Deutsche Bank Soars 5.02% on Strong First-Half Earnings

Deutsche Bank's stock surged 5.02% in pre-market trading on July 24, 2025, driven by strong financial performance in the first half of the year.

Deutsche Bank reported a significant increase in its first-half 2025 profit before tax, more than doubling to €5.3 billion. This substantial growth was accompanied by a net profit of €3.7 billion, a notable rise from €1.5 billion in the same period last year. The bank's first-half revenues grew by 6% year-on-year to €16.3 billion, delivering an 11% return on tangible equity (RoTE) and positioning the bank to meet its full-year targets.

Deutsche Bank's CEO, Christian Sewing, highlighted the bank's strong performance despite increased market volatility. The bank's bank-wide target for the 2025 financial year is an RoTE above 10 percent, a goal it achieved in the first quarter. Looking ahead, Deutsche Bank continues to expect revenues of around 32 billion euros for fiscal 2025, reflecting its optimistic outlook and strategic initiatives.