The PNC Financial Services Group reported third-quarter net income of $2.1 billion, or $4.97 diluted EPS ($5.09 adjusted). Net interest income rose 2% to $4.2 billion, while noninterest expense declined 8%. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.00 per share, payable November 5 to record holders on October 14. PNC returned $1.4 billion in capital during the quarter through dividends and share repurchases.
