Improved Financial Guidance for 2024 and 2027
Commerzbank has delivered ahead of plan and improved its guidance for 2024, forecasting a net result of EUR 2.4 billion and a CET1 ratio of 15% by year-end. The return on tangible equity is expected to be at least 8%, with a cost/income ratio target of 60% for 2024. For 2027, they expect a return ambition above 12% and a cost/income ratio down to 54%.
Successful Capital Management
The CET1 ratio has been increased to 14.8%. A share buyback program of EUR 600 million will start, with an application for another EUR 400 million buyback approved. Commerzbank aims to distribute more than 90% of capital in the upcoming years.
Strong Performance in Corporate Clients and PSBC
Corporate Clients achieved a loan volume of EUR 100 billion despite economic challenges. PSBC Germany maintained revenue levels, with fee income up 7.6% year-on-year, driven by securities business growth.
Fee Income Growth
Fee income increased by more than 5% in 2024, with strong contributions from trade finance, lending, and FX trading.