Global Finance News
12 Mar 2026, 17:30
Deutsche Bank published its 2025 Annual Report, confirming previously released preliminary results and outlining its outlook for 2026.
The bank reported record profitability in 2025, with profit before tax rising 84% year-over-year to €9.7 billion and net profit reaching €7.1 billion, roughly double the previous year. Net revenues totaled €32.1 billion, while the Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio stood at 14.2% at the end of the year. Deutsche Bank also proposed or authorized €2.9 billion in shareholder distributions, including €1.00 per share in dividends and €1.0 billion in share buybacks.
Looking ahead, the bank expects net revenues to rise slightly to around €33 billion in 2026, supported by growth across its Corporate Bank, Investment Bank, Private Bank and Asset Management divisions. The report also outlines Deutsche Bank’s strategy for 2026–2028, targeting a return on tangible equity above 13%, a cost/income ratio below 60%, and continued shareholder payouts.
The bank reported record profitability in 2025, with profit before tax rising 84% year-over-year to €9.7 billion and net profit reaching €7.1 billion, roughly double the previous year. Net revenues totaled €32.1 billion, while the Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio stood at 14.2% at the end of the year. Deutsche Bank also proposed or authorized €2.9 billion in shareholder distributions, including €1.00 per share in dividends and €1.0 billion in share buybacks.
Looking ahead, the bank expects net revenues to rise slightly to around €33 billion in 2026, supported by growth across its Corporate Bank, Investment Bank, Private Bank and Asset Management divisions. The report also outlines Deutsche Bank’s strategy for 2026–2028, targeting a return on tangible equity above 13%, a cost/income ratio below 60%, and continued shareholder payouts.