Jefferies Financial Group Upgrades Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) to "Strong-Buy"

Key Points

• Jefferies upgraded Deutsche Bank from “hold” to “strong buy,” adding to generally positive analyst sentiment. The stock has a consensus “moderate buy” rating and an average price target of $43.00.
• Deutsche Bank shares were trading at $33.49, up 4.3%, with a market capitalization of approximately $64.96 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.93.
• The bank’s latest reported quarter fell short of earnings expectations, posting $0.66 in EPS versus a $0.91 consensus estimate, although revenue of $9.68 billion exceeded forecasts.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB - Get Free Report) was upgraded by Jefferies Financial Group from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, Zacks reports.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the company. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. Warburg Research reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a "moderate sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. UBS Group restated a "buy" rating on shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, DZ Bank restated a "buy" rating on shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $43.00.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Trading Up 4.3%

NYSE:DB opened at $33.49 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $64.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.93, a PEG ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 1.00. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $36.49 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $34.83. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has a 12 month low of $28.12 and a 12 month high of $41.62.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The bank reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.91 by ($0.25). The company had revenue of $9.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.30 billion. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft had a net margin of 11.53% and a return on equity of 8.46%. Analysts expect that Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft will post 3.82 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its position in Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by 51.6% in the second quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 814 shares of the bank's stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 277 shares during the last quarter. Triumph Capital Management raised its stake in shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by 4.8% in the second quarter. Triumph Capital Management now owns 8,673 shares of the bank's stock valued at $293,000 after buying an additional 399 shares during the period. Aprio Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by 2.3% in the third quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC now owns 23,373 shares of the bank's stock valued at $839,000 after buying an additional 535 shares during the period. Greenleaf Trust lifted its position in shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by 6.2% during the 2nd quarter. Greenleaf Trust now owns 9,999 shares of the bank's stock valued at $338,000 after buying an additional 587 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its position in shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 22,407 shares of the bank's stock valued at $756,000 after buying an additional 612 shares during the last quarter. 27.90% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations. Deutsche Bank reported approximately $1.06–$1.08 in adjusted EPS versus consensus estimates ranging from $0.82 to $0.91, while revenue reached $9.44 billion, above the $9.32 billion consensus. Earnings also improved from $0.97 per share a year earlier. Deutsche Bank Q3 Profit, AuM Rises; Confirms FY26 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The bank reported higher third-quarter profit and revenue, along with growth in assets under management. These results support the view that Deutsche Bank’s earnings momentum remains solid. Deutsche Bank Shares Gain on Higher Q3 Results, Positive Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Management reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 targets, including a full-year revenue goal above €33 billion, reducing concerns that the strong quarter came at the expense of its longer-term plans. Deutsche Bank Tops Q3 Revenue and EPS Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment improved, with Jefferies upgrading Deutsche Bank to Buy and JPMorgan maintaining its Buy rating. Deutsche Bank Upgraded to Buy by Jefferies
• Positive Sentiment: Lower supervisory review and evaluation process requirements for 2027 could provide additional capital flexibility, although the financial impact was not specified. Deutsche Bank SREP Requirements Lower for 2027

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Company Profile

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft is a Germany-based global financial services company headquartered in Frankfurt. Founded in 1870 in Berlin, the bank provides banking and financial services to corporate, institutional, private and retail clients in Germany and international markets.

Its principal businesses include Corporate Bank, which offers transaction banking, cash management, trade finance and lending services; Investment Bank, which provides advisory, underwriting, securities trading and capital markets services; and Private Bank, which serves individuals, affluent clients and small and medium-sized businesses through retail and wealth management offerings.

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