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Deutsche Bank surprises with record profits: What does that mean for investors?
Find out Deutsche Bank's current financial figures for Q3 2025 and its outlook for the year - a surprising interim balance.
Deutsche Bank surprises with record profits: What does that mean for investors?
In a pleasant twist, the... Deutsche Bank achieved a remarkable result in the third quarter of 2025. With a pre-tax profit of 2.4 billion euros, the financial institution has its highest profit since at least 2007. The pleasing result not only exceeds analysts' expectations, but also brings another plus for shareholders: around 1.6 billion euros flow into their pockets, which corresponds to an increase of seven percent compared to the previous year.
Overall, Deutsche Bank's profit after three quarters is a good 4.8 billion euros. CEO Christian Sewing is optimistic and has set the goal of increasing revenue for the entire year to around 32 billion euros. This course would not only be a challenge, but also a confirmation of the bank's strong market position.
Return and review
The return on equity is expected to rise to over ten percent for the year as a whole; in the first nine months it was already 10.9 percent. In comparison, Deutsche Bank earned almost 5.3 billion euros before taxes in 2024, while the surplus for shareholders was around 2.7 billion euros. A decline in the previous year was mainly attributed to compensation to former Postbank shareholders.
Another important date is coming up on November 17th: a strategy update is expected, during which the board would like to inform investors and analysts about the bank's future course. These adjustments could mark an exciting new phase for the bank.
The German identity
While Deutsche Bank is at the forefront of the financial world, one also looks at the broader understanding of “German”. The word not only covers the German language, but is also closely linked to cultural and historical aspects. Originally, “German” referred to the Germanic vernacular languages of the early Middle Ages and is often viewed in a historical context. The term has taken on different meanings over the centuries, including a certain male strength in Old High German, which gives the impression of a powerful but perhaps also ruthless character, as the word “Dhaithya” describes in Sanskrit.
German can therefore cover much more than just the business sector. Organizations like that German university, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Telekom show the versatility of this term in different contexts. The diversity ranges from culture to major companies that shine in an increasingly global world.
Overall, Deutsche Bank shows that it plays an important role not only in the financial world, but also in the international context. Looking into the future promises excitement and perhaps even surprises – not only for the bank itself, but also for its shareholders and the entire German economy.