TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 8-K

What Happened
Truist Financial Corporation announced and posted its second quarter 2026 results on July 17, 2026. The company issued a press release and posted three earnings materials on its website: an Earnings Release, a Quarterly Performance Summary, and an Earnings Release Presentation. The materials include forward-looking statements and accompanying cautionary language.

Key Details

• Press release and earnings materials issued and posted July 17, 2026 (Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, 99.3).
• The Earnings Release (Ex. 99.1) and Quarterly Performance Summary (Ex. 99.2) — other than the CEO quote on page 1 of Ex. 99.1 — are being treated as “filed” under the Exchange Act.
• The CEO quotation on page 1 of Ex. 99.1 and the Earnings Release Presentation (Ex. 99.3) are being “furnished,” not “filed,” and are not subject to Section 18 liabilities or automatic incorporation by reference.
• All information in the materials speaks as of their date; Truist disclaims any obligation to update them.

Why It Matters
This 8-K notifies investors that Truist has released its Q2 2026 results and supporting materials — the primary sources for current revenue, earnings, and other quarterly metrics. Investors should review the posted Earnings Release and Performance Summary for the actual financial figures and the Presentation for management commentary and context. Note the filing status distinctions (filed vs. furnished) because they affect legal liabilities and whether specific text can be incorporated by reference into future filings.