Singapore's largest bank, DBS, posted a 1% increase in Q2 net profit to S$2.82 billion, outperforming expectations. The bank raised both its ordinary dividend by 11% and issued a capital return dividend, highlighting confidence despite margin pressure.
DBS reported net profit of S$2.82 billion for April–June, slightly above analyst forecasts. Though net interest margins and return on equity declined, the bank demonstrated resilience through strategic balance sheet management and robust total income. CEO Tan Su Shan reaffirmed DBS’s 2025 outlook, signaling readiness to seize arising opportunities in a volatile interest rate environment. The strong dividend, including a capital return, signals renewed shareholder value even as macroeconomic uncertainties persist.
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