Core Viewpoint - Deutsche Bank reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, exceeding analyst expectations in both revenue and profit metrics, indicating effective cost management and robust revenue growth across various business segments [1][2]. Financial Performance - Total net revenues for Q1 2025 were €8.524 billion, a 10% increase from €7.779 billion in Q1 2024, surpassing the analyst expectation of €8.3 billion [1][2]. - Pre-tax profit reached €2.837 billion, up 39% from €2.036 billion year-over-year, also exceeding the analyst forecast of €2.6 billion [1][2]. - Net profit attributable to Deutsche Bank shareholders was €1.775 billion, reflecting a 39% increase from €1.275 billion in the previous year [1][2]. Business Segment Performance - Corporate Bank revenues decreased by 1% to €1.866 billion [2][3]. - Investment Bank revenues increased by 10% to €3.362 billion, with fixed income and currency (FIC) business revenues rising 17% to a record €2.9 billion, driven by strong growth in interest rates and foreign exchange [2][3]. - Private Bank revenues grew by 3% to €2.439 billion [2][3]. - Asset Management revenues increased by 18% to €730 million [2][3]. Cost and Capital Metrics - Provision for credit losses was €471 million, a 7% increase from €439 million, above the analyst expectation of €410 million [2]. - Non-interest expenses decreased by 2% to €5.216 billion, lower than the expected €5.3 billion [2]. - Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio was 13.8%, in line with expectations, while the leverage ratio stood at 4.6% [2]. - Return on tangible equity (RoTE) was 11.9%, within the target range for 2025, and the cost/income ratio was 61.2%, also within the target range [2]. Management Commentary - CEO Christian Sewing expressed satisfaction with the Q1 performance, stating it positions the bank well to achieve all 2025 targets, highlighting the effectiveness of the global banking strategy amid changing geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions [3].