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

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) was upgraded by equities researchers at Jefferies Financial Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, Zacks reports.

Other equities analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 13th. Warburg Research reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a “moderate sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating on shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a research note on Sunday, October 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $43.00.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Stock Performance

DB opened at $33.49 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $36.49 and its 200-day simple moving average is $34.83. 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 cap of $64.96 billion, a PE ratio of 8.93, a P/E/G ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 1.00. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has a 1 year low of $28.12 and a 1 year high of $41.62.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The bank reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.91 by ($0.25). The firm had revenue of $9.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.30 billion. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft had a return on equity of 8.46% and a net margin of 11.53%. Sell-side analysts forecast that Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft will post 3.82 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of DB. Amundi boosted its stake in Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by 11.4% in the first quarter. Amundi now owns 60,059,707 shares of the bank’s stock worth $1,788,578,000 after purchasing an additional 6,139,611 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its holdings in shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by 83.1% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 21,420,171 shares of the bank’s stock worth $637,893,000 after purchasing an additional 9,719,181 shares during the last quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale grew its holdings in shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by 5.4% during the first quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale now owns 18,743,906 shares of the bank’s stock worth $600,821,000 after purchasing an additional 957,307 shares during the last quarter. Kahn Brothers Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in the second quarter valued at $297,800,000. Finally, Ninety One UK Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in the third quarter valued at $222,362,000. 27.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings and revenue exceeded expectations. Deutsche Bank reported approximately $1.06–$1.08 in quarterly EPS, above analyst estimates ranging from $0.82 to $0.91, while revenue of $9.44 billion also surpassed estimates. Profit and assets under management increased year over year. Deutsche Bank earnings results Zacks Q3 earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Management reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. The bank maintained its full-year revenue goal above €33 billion and said it remains on track to achieve its broader fiscal 2026 objectives, reducing concerns that weaker market conditions could force a guidance cut. Deutsche Bank outlook report
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment improved. Jefferies upgraded DB from “hold” to “strong-buy,” following a reported upgrade to “buy,” while JPMorgan maintained its buy rating. The stock also has a reported consensus target price of $43, above the cited $33.49 price, implying meaningful potential upside if estimates hold. DB consensus price target
• Positive Sentiment: Lower 2027 supervisory capital requirements could provide Deutsche Bank with greater capital flexibility, potentially supporting lending, investment or shareholder returns. Deutsche Bank SREP requirements
• Neutral Sentiment: Deutsche Bank’s macro research team warned of a possible final seasonal decline in the S&P 500. Broader market volatility, elevated oil prices and interest-rate uncertainty could still affect bank shares despite the company-specific earnings beat. Deutsche Bank market outlook

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.