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Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Adjusted EPS of $0.99 and GAAP EPS of $1.04 materially beat Wall Street consensus EPS of ~$0.81, driven by NIM expansion, lower provision vs prior periods, and disciplined OpEx; core ROTCE rose to 13.6% . EPS consensus from S&P Global: $0.81*.
  • GAAP total net revenue was $2.08B and adjusted total net revenue was $2.06B; NIM ex-OID expanded 10 bps QoQ to 3.45%, more than offsetting the ~20 bps headwind from the credit card sale . Revenue consensus from S&P Global: ~$2.04B*.
  • Retail auto credit improved: net charge-offs at 1.75% (down 6 bps YoY), delinquency 30+ DPD fell YoY to 4.88%, and provision declined YoY; originations were $11.0B at 9.82% estimated originated yield with 42% S-tier .
  • FY25 guidance was largely maintained, with retail auto NCO range narrowed to 2.00–2.15% (from 2.00–2.25%), consolidated NCO 1.35–1.45%, and NIM ex-OID 3.40–3.50%; average earning assets now expected to decline ~2% YoY .
  • Capital and funding remain strong: CET1 9.9%, adjusted TBVPS $37.30, 92% deposits FDIC insured; Q3 2025 dividend of $0.30/share declared; CRT remains a likely H2 tool, share repurchases are a priority pending capital progress .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Net interest margin expansion: NIM ex-OID rose to 3.45% (+10 bps QoQ), offsetting the card-sale headwind; core pre-tax income hit $418M and adjusted EPS was $0.99, up 36% YoY .
  • Auto franchise momentum: $11.0B originations from a record 3.9M applications; estimated originated yield of 9.82% with 42% S-tier; portfolio yield ex-hedge increased 8 bps QoQ .
  • Credit trends improved: retail auto NCOs down YoY to 1.75%; 30+ delinquency improved YoY to 4.88%, marking first YoY improvement since 2021 .
  • Management tone: “Our results demonstrate sound strategic positioning and disciplined execution... contributing to an improving financial trajectory” — CEO Michael Rhodes .

What Went Wrong

  • Auto pre-tax down YoY: Automotive Finance pre-tax income fell YoY primarily on lower lease gains and lower commercial assets; lease remarketing gains were near breakeven after a Q1 loss .
  • Insurance losses: Insurance losses of $203M rose $22M YoY on higher weather losses and increased inventory exposure; core pre-tax loss of $2M despite higher investment income .
  • Deposits down QoQ: Retail deposits decreased $2.9B QoQ due to seasonal tax outflows; average retail deposit rate was 3.58%, down QoQ and YoY .
  • Macro/competitive watch items: Management highlighted ongoing macro uncertainty and tariffs impact on floorplan balances and rate cuts sensitivity near term .

Financial Results

MetricQ2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
GAAP Total Net Revenue ($USD Billions)$2.022 $1.541 $2.082
Adjusted Total Net Revenue ($USD Billions)$2.064 $2.065 $2.064
GAAP EPS ($USD)$0.62 $(0.82) $1.04
Adjusted EPS ($USD)$0.73 $0.58 $0.99
Net Interest Margin (as reported) (%)3.32 3.31 3.41
NIM ex-OID (%)3.36 3.35 3.45
Core ROTCE (%)10.7 8.3 13.6
Pre-tax Income ($USD Millions)279 (284) 436

Segment pre-tax income ($USD Millions):

SegmentQ2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Automotive Finance584 375 472
Insurance(40) 2 28
Dealer Financial Services (Auto + Insurance)544 377 500
Corporate Finance109 76 96
Corporate & Other(374) (737) (160)
Total Pre-tax Income279 (284) 436

Key KPIs:

KPIQ2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Consumer auto originations ($USD Billions)9.8 10.2 11.0
Estimated retail auto originated yield (%)9.63 9.80 9.82
Retail auto portfolio yield ex-hedge (%)8.86 9.11 9.19
Retail auto NCO rate (%)1.81 2.12 1.75
Retail deposits ($USD Billions, EOP)142.1 146.1 143.2
Avg retail deposit rate (%)4.18 3.75 3.58
Deposit customers (Millions)3.3 3.3 3.4
CET1 ratio (%)9.6 9.5 9.9

Estimates vs Actuals (S&P Global):

MetricQ2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
EPS Consensus Mean ($USD)0.632*0.424*0.810*
EPS Actual ($USD)0.73 0.58 0.99
Revenue Consensus Mean ($USD)2,034,286,710*1,970,435,030*2,038,779,530*
Revenue Actual ($USD)2,022,000,000 1,541,000,000 2,082,000,000

Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.

Implication: EPS was a clear beat versus consensus. Revenue shows a modest beat versus consensus when comparing GAAP total net revenue; note S&P’s “actual revenue” series for ALLY may reflect a different revenue definition (e.g., net financing revenue basis), so we anchor actuals to GAAP total net revenue disclosed.

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
NIM ex-OIDFY 20253.40%–3.50% 3.40%–3.50%; path to upper half Maintained; positive bias
Retail Auto NCOFY 20252.00%–2.25% 2.00%–2.15% Narrowed (lowered top end)
Consolidated NCOFY 20251.35%–1.50% 1.35%–1.45% Narrowed (lowered top end)
Average Earning AssetsFY 2025Flat YoY ~2% decline YoY Lower
Adjusted Other RevenueFY 2025Flat YoY Flat YoY Maintained
Adjusted Noninterest ExpenseFY 2025Flat YoY Flat YoY Maintained
Tax RateFY 202522%–23% 22%–23% Maintained
DividendQ3 2025$0.30/share declared Maintained quarterly payout
Capital Actions2H 2025CRTs opportunistic CRT likely in H2; buybacks a priority when CET1/earnings allow Strategy reiterated

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicQ4 2024 (Q-2)Q1 2025 (Q-1)Q2 2025 (Current)Trend
NIM trajectory3.33% ex-OID; path to high-3s post card sale; 4% no longer required for mid-teens ROTCE 3.35% ex-OID; reiterated 3.40%–3.50% FY25; 70% deposit beta target 3.45% ex-OID; path to upper half of range; asset-sensitive near term, liability-sensitive medium term Improving
Auto creditElevated delinquencies; NCOs 2.34%; vintage rollover key; used prices supportive Retail auto NCO 2.12%; first YoY decline since 2021; servicing enhancements Retail auto NCO 1.75%; 30+ DPD improves YoY; FY25 NCO guidance narrowed down Improving
Originations & pricing9.6% originated yield; S-tier 49% 9.8% yield; S-tier 44% 9.82% yield; 42% S-tier; record applications Strong, disciplined
Deposits & pricing90% funding via deposits; working toward ~70% beta Liquid savings down 20 bps; managing flat balances Liquid savings down another 10 bps; seasonal outflows; stability; 92% insured Optimizing pricing
InsuranceStrong premiums; weather losses variable 1Q severe weather event; core pre-tax $17M Written premiums +2% YoY; weather losses up; core pre-tax loss $2M; reinsurance renewed at higher coverage Mixed; investing
Capital & CRTCET1 9.8%; CRT issuance Pro forma CET1 9.7%; card closed 4/1 CET1 9.9%; CRT likely H2; buybacks priority as capital rises Building optionality
AI/technologyEnterprise Ally.ai rolled out to >10k employees; focus on responsible AI Scaling capabilities
Tariffs/macroWatch tariffs’ effect on dealers Tariff uncertainty and seasonality shifts Tariffs pulled forward demand; macro uncertainty remains Ongoing headwind risk

Management Commentary

  • CEO Michael Rhodes: “Our results demonstrate sound strategic positioning and disciplined execution, contributing to an improving financial trajectory… Looking ahead, I am confident in the momentum across each of our businesses.”
  • CFO Russell Hutchinson on NIM: “NIM ex-OID was 3.45%, an increase of 10 bps QoQ… We remain confident in our ability to deliver a full-year NIM of 3.4%–3.5%; path to the upper half based on current trends.”
  • CFO on credit: “30+ day all-in delinquencies of 4.88% represent the first YoY improvement since 2021… Retail auto NCO 1.75% was down 37 bps sequentially.”
  • CEO on deposits: “We proudly serve an all-time high of 3.4 million customers… deposit balances of $143B – 92% FDIC insured.”

Q&A Highlights

  • NIM drivers and timeline: Linked-quarter tailwinds included securities repositioning and lease normalization; deposit repricing continues but at a slower pace; asset-sensitive near term; liability-sensitive medium term; base case assumes three rate cuts in H2 .
  • Credit outlook: Guidance narrowed (retail auto 2.00–2.15%, consolidated 1.35–1.45%); seasonality has muted post-pandemic; improvement depends on delinquency, flow-to-loss, used prices .
  • Capital return: CRTs are mid-single digit cost-of-capital tool to lift CET1; buybacks remain a priority once fully phased-in CET1 and organic capital support it; stress test not a gating item .
  • Deposits strategy: Managing flat balances; continued optimization of liquid and CD pricing; customer mix shifting toward more engaged, less rate-sensitive cohorts .
  • Competitive dynamics: Banks increased auto market share, but Ally sustained pricing and originations due to dealer relationships and selective underwriting .

Estimates Context

  • Ally delivered a clear EPS beat: $0.99 vs ~$0.81 S&P Global consensus*.
  • Revenue comparison shows a modest beat when using GAAP total net revenue ($2.082B vs $2.039B S&P Global consensus*). Note S&P’s “actual revenue” series for ALLY ($1.914B*) appears to use a different definition; this report anchors actuals to GAAP total net revenue disclosed in Ally’s 8-K.
    Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.

Where estimates may need to adjust:

  • Raise EPS/ROTCE trajectories given NIM ex-OID expansion and narrowed NCO guidance .
  • Trim revenue growth expectations for Insurance near term due to higher reinsurance costs and weather losses despite premium growth .
  • Lower average earning assets assumption (~2% decline) due to floorplan balances and card exit .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Margin story intact and accelerating: NIM ex-OID at 3.45% with a clear path to the upper half of FY range; deposit repricing tailwinds continue albeit smaller .
  • Credit normalization gaining traction: YoY improvement in delinquency and lower NCOs support narrowed FY ranges; watch unemployment and macro .
  • Auto franchise strength is a durable differentiator: Record applications, high-quality mix (42% S-tier), and strong originated yield sustain RWA-efficient growth .
  • Capital optionality building: CET1 at 9.9%; CRT likely in H2; dividend maintained; share buybacks plausible as fully phased-in CET1 and earnings grow .
  • Insurance is strategically important but volatile: Premiums up; weather losses and reinsurance costs temper near-term profitability; long-term fee growth lever .
  • Near-term sensitivities: Tariffs, rate-cut timing, and dealer inventory affect floorplan and NIM; asset-sensitive near term could modestly dampen NIM if cuts come earlier/faster .
  • Medium-term thesis: High-3s NIM, <2% retail auto NCOs, disciplined expenses/capital, and focused franchises support mid-teens ROTCE over time .

Additional Data Points and Sources

  • Dividend declared: $0.30 per share for Q3 2025 (common), preferred dividends also declared .
  • AI initiative: Ally.ai rolled out enterprise-wide to >10,000 employees, underscoring tech execution and efficiency focus .
  • Liquidity: Total available liquidity $66.8B; loan-to-deposit ratio ~96%; deposits 88% of funding .
Note: All company-reported figures cited from Ally’s Q2 2025 8-K release and exhibits, earnings presentation, and call transcript. Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.