DNB advances NOK 2.2bn share buyback while preserving state’s 34% stake

DNB ASA ( (GB:0O84) ) has provided an update.

DNB Bank ASA is executing a share buyback programme covering up to 0.5 percent of its share capital, equivalent to 7,388,024 shares, with a total consideration cap of NOK 2,217 million. The plan includes cancelling a portion of the repurchased shares and redeeming another portion from the Norwegian state to keep the government’s 34 percent stake unchanged.

During week 10 of 2026, DNB repurchased 810,000 shares at an average price of NOK 296.6231, bringing total buybacks under the programme to 4,166,097 shares, or 0.28 percent of the company’s share base. The ongoing transactions underscore DNB’s active capital management strategy, balancing returns to shareholders with stable state ownership and potentially supporting earnings per share over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:0O84) stock is a Hold with a NOK320.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on DNB ASA stock, see the GB:0O84 Stock Forecast page.

More about DNB ASA

DNB Bank ASA is a leading Norwegian financial institution operating in the banking sector, providing retail and corporate banking, lending, savings, and capital markets services. The group has a significant presence in Norway and the broader Nordic region, with the Norwegian state as a major shareholder holding a 34 percent ownership stake.

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