Jyske Bank’s shares inched up modestly by 1.9% following Q2 results that showed steady operational performance but lacked clear upside surprises to drive a stronger market reaction. The bank delivered stable earnings with mortgage growth and cost control supporting results, while management maintained full-year guidance.
- Earnings per share rose 12% year-over-year in Q2, rebounding from a turbulent Q1 to reach DKK 22, the highest Q2 EPS on record.
- Net interest income was flat year-over-year but grew 2% sequentially, primarily driven by higher deposit margins and volume growth; interest rate hikes in June are expected to further support NII in Q3.
- Fee income advanced 6% year-over-year, and the cost base remained well controlled, with core costs down 1% excluding one-offs, yielding a cost/income ratio of 47%, within strategic targets.
- Mortgage lending continued to accelerate, supported by a new product driving net inflows of personal clients and expanding market share in retail banking.
- Loan impairments remained negligible at 0 basis points, with credit quality supported by record-low Stage 3 exposures despite external uncertainties, including in the agricultural sector.
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