Deutsche Bank Reports Robust Q1 2025 Financial Performance

In a remarkable financial turnaround, Deutsche Bank announced a 39% year-on-year increase in its first-quarter profit for 2025, reaching an impressive €2 billion.

Key Financial Highlights

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

Leadership's Perspective

"Our first-quarter results not only meet but exceed our expectations, setting a solid foundation for achieving our 2025 targets. This quarter marks our highest profit in fourteen years, a testament to the effectiveness of our Global Hausbank strategy through revenue growth and cost reduction," commented CEO Christian Sewing.