Danske Bank A/S/€DANSKE

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About Danske Bank A/S

Danske Bank A/S is a major financial institution headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. It operates primarily within the banking industry, offering a comprehensive range of financial products and services, including personal and commercial banking, mortgage finance, asset management, and insurance. The bank serves customers in various countries across Northern Europe, with a notable presence in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Danske Bank's history dates back to 1871, reflecting a long-established presence in the financial sector. The bank's strategic positioning leverages its extensive network and diversified service offerings to maintain resilience and adaptability in the dynamic European banking landscape.
Ticker
€DANSKE
Sector
Finance
Primary listing
XGAT
Employees
19,472
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Website
danskebank.com

Danske Bank A/S Metrics

BasicAdvanced
€40B
13.02
€3.88
0.60
€3.86
4.49%

What the Analysts think about Danske Bank A/S

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Danske Bank A/S stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Danske Bank A/S stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Danske Bank raised its 2026 net profit guidance to DKK 23–25 billion after first-half profit rose 6% to DKK 11.9 billion. Low loan impairments and a 13.9% return on equity show that the improvement is not relying only on one-off gains. (Reuters, Danske Bank)
The bank is gaining commercial momentum in its core Nordic franchise: corporate lending grew 6% year on year and management said this translated into market-share gains. Fee income also rose 13% in the first half, helping diversify revenue beyond interest income. (Reuters, Danske Bank)
Shareholder distributions are becoming more attractive as excess capital is returned: Danske Bank paid a DKK 5 billion extraordinary dividend, lifted its ordinary payout policy to 60–70% and is running a DKK 4.5 billion buy-back. Its 17% CET1 ratio and first-half cost/income ratio of 44.4% suggest it can combine capital returns with continued investment. (Danske Bank, Danske Bank)
The second-quarter result only narrowly beat consensus, while net interest income came in below analysts’ forecast. With the shares near record highs, the market may demand stronger upgrades, leaving room for disappointment if lending growth or margins slow. (Reuters)
Geopolitical shocks remain a credit risk even though reported impairments are low. Danske Bank carried DKK 5.2 billion of post-model adjustments for risks including tariffs and trade tensions, while its latest outlook flags energy prices and conflict as continuing uncertainties. (Danske Bank, Danske Bank)
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority ordered Danske Bank to correct deficiencies in its handling of insider lists for external issuer clients. The regulator said the shortcomings persisted over a long period and could have affected market integrity, creating renewed compliance and reputational risk. (Finanstilsynet)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 16 Sept 2026.

Danske Bank A/S Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
Income statement
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
Net income
Profit margin

Danske Bank A/S Earnings Performance

Company profitability
Earnings per share
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
Expected
Surprise

Funds containing Danske Bank A/S

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Funds
Fund name
Fund size
€DANSKE weighting
VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Leaders€TDIV
€754M0.60%
VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Leaders£TDGB
£655M0.60%
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