Introduction
Deutsche Bank AG regularly publishes current capital market information, particularly in connection with its ongoing share buyback program. This transparency is of great importance for private investors, as the developments in DAX companies like Deutsche Bank can significantly impact the stock market and thus also investment strategies.
Current Status of the Share Buyback
- Program Start and Framework: The current buyback program was launched on April 1, 2025, with a volume of up to 750 million euros.
- Current Scope: From April 1 to May 30, 2025, approximately 9.88 million shares were repurchased.
- Weekly Report: For the week from May 26 to May 30, an additional approximately 1.33 million shares were bought.
- Execution Method: The buybacks are carried out exclusively via the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Xetra) by a commissioned securities trading bank.
Importance for Investors
- Signaling Effect: A large buyback of its own shares is often interpreted as a sign of strength: The bank has sufficient capital and considers its own shares to be attractively valued.
- Capital Distributions: Since the program started in 2022, Deutsche Bank has already distributed over five billion euros to its shareholders – both through dividends and buybacks.
- Dividend: A dividend of approximately €0.68 per share is proposed for the fiscal year – an increase of about 50 percent compared to the previous year.
Financial Goals and Outlook
Deutsche Bank continues to reaffirm its financial goals for the year:
- Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE): Targeting over ten percent.
- Cost-Income Ratio (CIR): Planning to be below sixty-five percent.
These goals are confirmed by the current results; despite economic uncertainties, the company sees itself on track to achieve its targets.
Further Plans
For the second half of the year, Deutsche Bank has submitted an additional request to the European Central Bank for another buyback of its own shares – enabled by a robust capital base and strong organic capital formation.
Conclusion for Private Investors:
The regular reports on the share buyback provide important insights into the financial health and strategy of Deutsche Bank AG. They are a central element in assessing the company’s value and in estimating possible impacts on the DAX price trend and individual investment strategies of private investors.
All detailed information on the individual transactions is publicly available through the Investor Relations portal of Deutsche Bank AG.