Deutsche Bank Reports Record First-Half Profit Amid Strong Performance
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reported record first-half performance in Q2 2026 with €17.2 billion in revenue and a post-tax profit of €4.1 billion, marking its highest-ever half-year earnings. Return on tangible equity reached 11.9%, and the bank reaffirmed its full-year revenue target of approximately €33 billion. The lender also saw continued growth in loans (up to €491 billion) and deposits (€698 billion), with asset management adding €97 billion in assets under management during Q2. Deutsche Bank expects net interest income from core banking-book segments to exceed its previous guidance of €14 billion for the year. Capital strength was highlighted, with a CET1 ratio rising to 13.9% and strong liquidity coverage at 140%. Management noted ongoing risks in geopolitical tensions, commercial real estate, and private credit but reaffirmed plans for share buybacks and maintaining its 60% payout-ratio target.
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