DBS Group Holdings ( (DBSDF) ) has released its Q3 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information DBS Group Holdings presented to its investors.
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DBS Group Holdings Ltd, a leading financial services group in Asia, operates in the banking and financial services sector, known for its strong presence in wealth management and institutional banking.
In the third quarter of 2025, DBS Group reported a record profit before tax of SGD 3.48 billion, with total income reaching a new high of SGD 5.93 billion. Despite a slight decline in net profit due to global minimum tax impacts, the company maintained a robust return on equity of 17.1%.
Key financial highlights include a stable asset quality with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.0% and significant growth in deposits by 9% to SGD 596 billion. The company also declared a total dividend of SGD 75 cents per share for the third quarter, reflecting its strong financial performance.
DBS Group’s strategic focus on wealth management and treasury customer sales contributed to a 22% increase in net fee income, while markets trading income rose by 33% due to higher equity derivative activity. The company also managed to keep its cost-income ratio stable at 40% despite a 6% rise in expenses.
Looking ahead, DBS Group aims to navigate the challenges of declining interest rates through proactive balance sheet management, while continuing to leverage opportunities in wealth management and institutional banking.