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Deutsche Bank Posts Record Profit, Boosts Stock Performance
Deutsche Bank, the German financial giant (WKN: 514000), has reported a strong second quarter performance, with a profit of 1.5 billion euros – the highest since 2007. This impressive result has boosted the bank's stock, pushing it close to the 30.00 euro mark.
The optimistic outlook extends beyond the current quarter, with CEO Christian Sewing expressing encouragement for the third quarter. The bank is on track to meet its self-set goals for the year 2023, and payouts are expected to continue to increase beyond 2025.
However, it's important to note that there is no specific publicly available information on Deutsche Bank's expected dividend policy and share buyback program for the coming quarters and beyond 2025. The bank has historically followed a progressive dividend policy, aligned with its earnings and capital position, and has used share buybacks opportunistically when excess capital is available.
Investors should monitor Deutsche Bank’s upcoming quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, and official communications for the most accurate and up-to-date details. These communications will specify if a dividend or buyback program is planned or revised.
The bank's hard core capital ratio stands at 14.2 percent, above the internal target value of up to 14 percent. So far, 450 million euros have been spent on the buyback of own shares, as part of a program launched in early April with a volume of 750 million euros. The dividend per share paid out in May was 0.68 euros.
The strong performance was discussed at an analysts' conference, with many praising CEO Christian Sewing's strategy for gaining momentum at Deutsche Bank. The bank's equity return on investment now seems within reach at more than ten percent for the whole year.
The EU's tax deal with the US from yesterday is likely to be in the focus of the markets, but for Deutsche Bank, the future looks promising. Investors are advised to stay the course with Deutsche Bank's stock, as the bank continues to deliver solid results and maintain a positive outlook.
Investing in Deutsche Bank's stock might be appealing due to its record profit in Q2 and optimistic outlook, as the bank strives to meet its self-set goals for 2023 and is expected to increase payouts beyond 2025. However, investors should closely monitor the bank's upcoming quarterly earnings, investor presentations, and official communications to learn about potential dividend or buyback programs.
