Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY) Earnings History

Ally Financial Inc. - Q1 2026 EarningsMet

Filed at: Apr 17, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Ally Financial reported a strong start to 2026, driven by disciplined execution across its core franchises and a digital-first banking model. The company saw growth in key areas like consumer auto originations and retail deposits, supported by a robust funding base and a high-quality loan portfolio.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

  • •

    Adjusted EPS increased approximately 90% year over year to $1.11.

    positive
  • •

    Core ROTCE improved to 11.1%, up approximately 440 basis points year over year.

    positive
  • •

    Record 4.4 million consumer auto applications led to $11.5 billion in originations, a 13% increase year over year.

    positive
  • •

    Retail deposit customers grew for the 68th consecutive quarter, reaching 3.5 million.

    positive
  • •

    Corporate Finance delivered a 26% ROE with a high-quality portfolio.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Auto Finance pre-tax income was down $39 million year over year, primarily due to higher noninterest and provision expenses.

    attention
  • •

    Provision for credit losses increased $276 million year over year to $467 million, largely due to a reserve release in the prior year related to the sale of Credit Card.

    attention
  • •

    Average retail deposit portfolio yield decreased 49 bps year over year to 3.26%.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$2.10B
+36.4%
Prior year: $1.54B
Net Income
Quarterly
$291.00M
N/A
Prior year: $-253.00M
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$0.93
N/A
Prior year: $-0.82
Operating Income
Quarterly
N/A
N/A
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
N/A
N/A

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Net Margin
Current Quarter
13.8%
Prior Year
-16.4%
YoY Change
N/A

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q1 2026 2026

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Automotive Finance
0.0%
N/A
Insurance
0.0%
N/A
Dealer Financial Services
0.0%
N/A
Corporate Finance
0.0%
N/A
Corporate and Other
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

|
SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Automotive Finance
N/A———
Insurance
N/A———
Dealer Financial Services
N/A———
Corporate Finance
N/A———
Corporate and Other
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

SPECIAL ITEMS & ADJUSTMENTS

Q1 2026
Change in Fair Value of Equity Securities
Impacts Insurance, Corporate Finance, and Corporate and Other segments.
+$59M
$0.15 per share
Q1 2025
Repositioning, Discontinued Ops., and Other, Net of Tax
Primarily related to the extinguishment of high-cost legacy debt, strategic activities and significant other one-time items.
$1.33 per share
Total Impact
+$59M$1.48 per share

Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The first quarter marked a strong start to the year, reflecting the momentum we’ve established across our core franchises.

— Ally Financial Inc., Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

Our results underscore the strength of our ‘Focused. Forward.’ strategy and the disciplined execution behind it.

— Ally Financial Inc., Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

In Dealer Financial Services, strong, mutually beneficial dealer relationships led to a record 4.4 million consumer applications.

— Ally Financial Inc., Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio
10.1
+6.3% YoY
Prior year: 9.5
%
Consumer Auto Applications
4.4M
applications
Corporate Finance HFI Portfolio
13700.0M
dollars
Estimated Retail Auto Originated Yield
9.6
%
Insurance Written Premiums
389.0M
+1.0% YoY
Prior year: 385.0M
dollars
Retail Auto Net Charge-offs
2.0
-7.1% YoY
Prior year: 2.1
%
Retail Deposit Customers
3.5M
customers
Retail Deposits
146100.0M
+0.0% YoY
Prior year: 146040.0M
dollars

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

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