BB&T Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of $1,936 million against $1,786 million a year ago. Net interest income was $1,644 million against $1,565 million a year ago. Net interest income after provision for credit losses was $1,506 million against $1,436 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $876 million against $930 million a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $614 million against $592 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.77 against $0.72 a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.19% against 1.16% a year ago. Return on average common shareholders' equity was 15.35% against 14.91% a year ago.

For the year, the company reported interest income of $7,553 million against $7,226 million a year ago. Net interest income was $6,535 million $6,321 million a year ago. Net interest income after provision for credit losses was $5,988 million against $5,749 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $3,326 million against $3,500 million a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $2,220 million against $2,259 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $2.74 against $2.77 a year ago. Return on average assets 1.09% against 1.12% a year ago. Return on average common shareholders' equity was 8.25% against 8.57% a year ago.

For the fourth quarter of 2017, Net charge-offs totaled $130 million compared to $151 million for the earlier quarter.

For the year 2018, The company expects to have strong revenue growth in 2018.