PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Q3 Earnings Rise

(RTTNews) - PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (PNC) revealed a profit for its third quarter that climbed from the same period last year.

The company's earnings came in at $1.32 billion, or $2.82 per share. This compares with $1.04 billion, or $2.16 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $2.72 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 5.6% to $4.36 billion from $4.13 billion last year.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q3): $1.32 Bln. vs. $1.04 Bln. last year. -EPS (Q3): $2.82 vs. $2.16 last year. -Analysts Estimate: $2.72 -Revenue (Q3): $4.36 Bln vs. $4.13 Bln last year.