
- The forecast for Danske Bank’s 2025 net income is between DKK21 billion and DKK23 billion, exceeding the estimate of DKK20.66 billion.
- Total costs are expected to reach up to DKK26 billion, slightly above the estimate of DKK25.81 billion.
- Impairments are projected at about DKK1 billion, which is lower than the estimated DKK1.18 billion.
- The bank plans a share buyback worth DKK5 billion.
- Fourth-quarter pretax profit was DKK7.99 billion, surpassing the estimate of DKK6.82 billion.
- Large Corporates & Institutions achieved a pretax profit of DKK3.11 billion, significantly above the estimate of DKK2 billion.
- In Northern Ireland, the pretax profit was DKK511 million, slightly beating the estimate of DKK484.1 million.
- Net income for the quarter reached DKK6 billion, outpacing the estimate of DKK5.09 billion.
- Total income came in at DKK14.57 billion, above the forecast of DKK13.8 billion.
- Net interest income was reported at DKK9.24 billion, higher than the expected DKK9 billion.
- Net Fee & Commission income reached DKK4.51 billion, exceeding the estimate of DKK3.63 billion.
- Net trading income amounted to DKK559 million, less than the estimate of DKK688.8 million.
- Other income was DKK190 million, falling short of the predicted DKK246.9 million.
- Total income for Large Corporates & Institutions was DKK5.30 billion, over the estimated DKK4.38 billion.
- Northern Ireland’s net income was DKK926 million, slightly above the DKK902.3 million expected.
- Large corporates’ net interest income was DKK1.95 billion.
- Northern Ireland’s net interest income was DKK814 million, surpassing the DKK746.2 million estimate.
- The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 17.8%, slightly below the estimated 18.6%.
- Total risk exposure was DKK814.71 billion, close to the estimated DKK818.73 billion.
- Impairments were -DKK107 million, better than the estimate of DKK129.3 million.
- Operating expenses were DKK6.69 billion, slightly below the estimated DKK6.82 billion.
- The 2024 dividend per share was DKK28.70.
- In 2024, a total distribution of 100% of net profit was made to shareholders, as per the CEO’s statement.
- Danske plans a second half dividend of DKK9.35 per share and an extra DKK5.35 per share.
- Current analyst recommendations include 18 buys, 6 holds, and 2 sells.
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A look at Danske Bank A/S Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 5 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 4.0 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Danske Bank A/S, a renowned Danish banking group, is positioned favorably for the long term according to the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With impressive scores in Dividend and Growth, the company demonstrates its commitment to rewarding investors and its potential for expansion. Moreover, its robust Momentum score suggests a positive trajectory in market performance. Despite a lower score in Resilience, Danske Bank A/S remains a strong contender in the financial sector.
As a leading financial services provider, Danske Bank A/S offers a wide range of services to its diverse customer base, including banking, insurance, mortgage, and asset management. Serving both individual and corporate clients globally, the group’s solid performance in key areas such as Dividend and Growth underscores its stability and growth prospects. Investors may find Danske Bank A/S an attractive option for long-term investment based on its overall positive outlook according to the Smartkarma Smart Scores.
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