Commerzbank AG reports Q4 results; provides outlook for FY2026

2026-02-11 01:23:38 ET

• Commerzbank AG press release ( CRZBF ): Q4 Revenue of €3.14B (+6.1% Y/Y).
• The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET 1) ratio was at 14.7% as of 31 December 2025 (Q3 2025: 14.7%; Q4 2024: 15.1%).
• Net return on tangible equity (Net RoTE) of 8.7% well above target – before restructuring expenses at 10.0%
• Capital return for 2025 increased by nearly €1bn to €2.7bn – significantly increased dividend of €1.10 per share planned (2024: €0.65 per share).
• The Board of Managing Directors and the Supervisory Board intend to propose to the AGM an increased dividend of €1.10 per share (2024: €0.65). For the years 2022 to 2025, the Bank will have returned a total of approximately €5.8bn to its shareholders.

• Outlook 2026: Net profit expected above original target of €3.2bn...

  In the current financial year, Commerzbank expects to achieve a net result above the original target of the “Momentum” strategy of €3.2bn. The improved profit outlook is based on the adjusted forecast for net interest income, which has been raised from around €8.4bn to around €8.5bn.  Following the planned capital return to shareholders, the Bank anticipates a CET 1 ratio of more than 14% at year-end. It aims for a return on tangible equity of more than 11.2%.

  In addition, Commerzbank confirms its financial targets for 2028 as part of its “Momentum” strategy: a net return on tangible equity of 15%, a cost-income ratio of 50%, a CET 1 ratio of 13.5%, and a net result of €4.2bn.

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