Deutsche Bank Reports Strong Q1 Performance

In a remarkable financial turnaround, Deutsche Bank announced a 39% increase in its first-quarter net profit for 2025, reaching €2 billion. This performance marks the bank's best quarterly profit in fourteen years, signaling a robust recovery and strategic success.

Financial Highlights

The bank's pre-tax profit also saw a significant rise, climbing by 39% to €2.8 billion. Total quarterly net revenues were reported at €8.5 billion, reflecting a 10% growth compared to the same period in 2024. Notably, the cost/income ratio stood at 61.2%, well within the targeted range of under 65% for the year.

Leadership's Perspective

CEO Christian Sewing expressed satisfaction with the results, stating, "We are very happy with first-quarter results which put us on track for delivery on all our 2025 targets." He attributed the success to the bank's Global Hausbank strategy, emphasizing the dual achievement of revenue growth and cost reduction.