Commerzbank Reports Decrease in 9-Month Profit but Increase in Revenues; Confirms FY25 Profit Forecast and Raises Net Interest Income Expectations

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: NASDAQ.COM

Updated: Nov 06 2025

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Source: NASDAQ.COM

Third Quarter Performance: Commerzbank AG reported a 7.9% decline in consolidated net result to 591 million euros, despite a 7.4% increase in total revenues to 2.939 billion euros, driven by growth in net commission income.
Future Profit Outlook: The bank maintained its profit target for fiscal 2025 at around 2.9 billion euros and raised its net interest income forecast to approximately 8.2 billion euros, reflecting a positive outlook for 2026.
Share Buyback Plans: Commerzbank has applied for a buyback of up to 600 million euros and plans to implement a separate buyback for its newly launched employee share program in the fourth quarter.
Strategic Goals: Under its 'Momentum' strategy, Commerzbank aims for a cost-income ratio of 50%, a net return on tangible equity of 15%, and a payout ratio of 100% of net results by 2028.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.