Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Earnings Recaps
Q3 2025
Oct 30, 2025
The company reported record profitability for the first nine months of 2025, with revenue growth in line with targets and a strong capital position supporting higher shareholder distributions.
Key takeaways
- Revenues reached EUR 24.4 billion, aligned with the full-year target of EUR 32 billion, reflecting a 7% year-on-year increase.
- Post-tax return on tangible equity improved to 10.9%, meeting the annual target of over 10%.
- Cost discipline resulted in an 8% year-on-year reduction in noninterest expenses, with a cost/income ratio maintained at 63%.
- Successful strategic execution across all business segments, with double-digit profit growth reported in each.
- Share buybacks for 2025 total EUR 1 billion, contributing to cumulative shareholder distributions of EUR 2.3 billion up 50% from 2024.
Q2 2025
Jul 25, 2025
Deutsche Bank's Q2 2025 results underscore resilient performance with a 6% revenue growth driven by a diversified business model, alongside a significant reduction in noninterest expenses.
Key takeaways
- Revenues climbed to EUR 16.3 billion, maintaining alignment with the full-year goal of approximately EUR 32 billion.
- Noninterest expenses fell by 15% year-on-year to EUR 10.2 billion, leading to a cost/income ratio of 62%.
- Return on tangible equity reached 11%, consistent with targets of over 10% despite market volatility.
- Pre-provision profit was EUR 6.2 billion, nearly doubling year-over-year, reflecting strong operating leverage.
- CET1 ratio stands at 14.2%, with plans for increased shareholder returns through share buybacks and capital efficiency measures.