Shares in Danske Bank jump after Q4 beat

Danske Bank A/S

05/02/2026 08:07

** Shares in Danske Bank DANSKE.CO rise around 4% as Denmark's biggest lender posts Q4 net profit above expectations, "more positive" 2026 outlook

** Q4 net profit came in at DKK 6.31 billion ($997.38 million) beating the 5.75 billion estimate seen in a company-provided poll

** "With stabilised interest rates, rising real incomes and expected higher investments, the outlook for 2026 has turned more positive," Danske Bank said in statement

** Jefferies notes that for 2026, Danske Bank forecasts net profit of DKK 22–24 billion, with consensus at DKK 22.8 billion, reflecting a stronger income outlook and slightly higher costs

** The bank also announced a new share buyback programme of DKK 4.5 billion

** Share on track for a best day since June 2025, if holds gains

($1 = 6.3266 Danish crowns)

 (Reporting by Agnieszka Gosciak-Rabalska)

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