Deutsche Bank published its quarterly results for the first quarter of 2025 on April 29, 2025. The estimate for earnings per share (EPS) was €0.8490, but detailed results on sales and profit have not yet been released. Nevertheless, reports from other financial institutions allow interesting conclusions about current market trends.
Q1 Performance in the Banking Sector
A look at other market participants shows positive developments. DWS, in which Deutsche Bank holds a majority stake, reported a significant pre-tax profit of €284 million, representing a 36% increase compared to the first quarter of 2024. The consolidated profit also rose by 37% to €199 million. Meanwhile, managed assets remained stable at around €1 trillion.
The BAWAG Group also reported solid results with a net profit of €201 million and an EPS of €2.54. Its profitability measure, the return on equity (RoTCE), was an impressive 25.8%, while the cost-income ratio (CIR) stood at only 37%.
Deutsche Bank Specific Dates
| Type of Event | Estimate/EPS | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 Results | €0.8490 | April 29, 2025 |
| Annual General Meeting | Dividend: €1.89 (FY24) | May 22, 2025 |
| Q2 Results | €0.6317 | July 24, 2025 |
Analysis of “Unexpected Earnings Growth”
Several factors could be responsible for earnings growth, including the aftermath of interest rate hikes, volatility-driven trading results in investment banking, and possible progress in cost-cutting measures.
Investors should pay attention to developments in capital market divisions, credit risk provisions in the retail banking sector, as well as an update on dividend policy at the upcoming annual general meeting.