Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) Given Average Rating of “Hold” by Analysts

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) has received an average recommendation of “Hold” from the eleven analysts that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have issued a hold recommendation, four have assigned a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company.

DB has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday. Zacks Research lowered shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 30th. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “sell” rating on shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Trading Down 1.7%

Shares of NYSE DB opened at $28.95 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.10, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.39. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has a 1-year low of $18.89 and a 1-year high of $40.43. The business has a 50-day moving average of $36.66 and a 200-day moving average of $36.31.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The bank reported $0.88 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.16. The business had revenue of $8.99 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.71 billion. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft had a return on equity of 7.44% and a net margin of 10.02%. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft will post 2.93 EPS for the current year.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared an annual dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 2nd. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st will be issued a $1.00 dividend. This is an increase from Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s previous annual dividend of $0.51. This represents a yield of 251.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 1st.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $719,395,000. Amundi increased its stake in shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by 22.0% in the third quarter. Amundi now owns 49,597,003 shares of the bank’s stock worth $1,732,919,000 after buying an additional 8,932,484 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by 2,731.8% in the fourth quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 7,969,257 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $309,477,000 after acquiring an additional 7,687,841 shares in the last quarter. Credit Agricole S A acquired a new stake in Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in the third quarter valued at $237,336,000. Finally, Fisher Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by 35.0% during the 2nd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 25,471,401 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $745,803,000 after acquiring an additional 6,605,750 shares during the last quarter. 27.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Here are the key news stories impacting Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/Investor bullish view: some commentators see the recent pullback as a buying opportunity, noting DB’s confirmed 2026 outlook, guidance that credit loss provisioning may edge lower, and management targets of >13% ROTE and a sub‑60% cost/income ratio by 2028 — implying meaningful earnings upside if execution holds. Deutsche Bank: Recent Pullback Provides A Buying Opportunity
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic disclosure & reporting: Deutsche Bank filed its 2025 annual and Pillar 3 reports (dual IFRS detail), increasing transparency around capital, risk and private‑credit positions — helpful for analysts but not an immediate directional catalyst. Deutsche Bank Files 2025 Annual and Pillar 3 Reports
• Negative Sentiment: Private credit exposure flagged: Multiple outlets report DB’s private‑credit portfolio has grown to roughly €26bn (~$30bn) and management highlighted risks in that portfolio — a disclosure that has increased investor scrutiny of potential losses and liquidity stress in private markets. Deutsche Bank highlights private credit risks as portfolio grows
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction and volatility: Reports link the disclosure to a sharp market reaction (one note highlighted a ~7% intraday fall) as investors fret about private‑credit valuation and contagion across lenders and asset managers. That volatility appears to be pressuring DB shares today. DB Stock Falls 7% After Revealing Nearly $30B Private Credit Exposure
• Negative Sentiment: Wider market concern and commentary: Opinion pieces warn private‑credit stress could hit sectors (e.g., tech/data center financings) if funds lock redemptions — a narrative that raises systemic risk questions for lenders with sizable private‑market books. The Private Credit Crisis That’s About To Crush Tech
• Negative Sentiment: Legal exposure: Deutsche Bank disclosed former employees are seeking ~£600m ($800m) in damages related to a Monte dei Paschi case — an additional contingent liability that could pressure sentiment if it progresses. Former Deutsche Bank employees seek $800 million in damages

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Company Profile

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft is a global banking and financial services company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 1870 to support German foreign trade, the firm has grown into a full-service bank offering a wide range of banking, advisory and transaction services to corporate, institutional, and private clients. Over its history the bank has expanded internationally and developed capabilities across capital markets, investment banking, retail and commercial banking, and wealth management.

The bank’s core business activities include corporate and investment banking—covering financing, advisory, sales and trading, and capital markets services—along with private & commercial banking for individual and small-to-medium enterprise clients.