The Global Point

Point | The Global Point Asia DBS Group (DBSM.SI) - 2Q24 beat on NII/fees, DPS S$0.54 flat; higher 2024 guidance offers some relief before focusing on 2025 guidance DBS reported PBT S$3,219m, in-line with Citi (S$3,206) but 6% ahead of consensus (S$3,047) driven by higher NII +3%qoq and fees income stable qoq. 2Q24 quarterly DPS S$0.54 as we had expected. Key positive extended from OCBC results was better asset quality sequentially; NPL ratio stable on lower absolute NPA. Outlook: Mgmt. cautiously optimisti ...