Danske Bank Posts 18.3B Kroner Nine-Month Profit, Narrows 2026 Guidance to 24-25B

Danske Bank (DANSKE.CO) reported net profit of 18.3 billion Danish kroner for the first nine months of 2026, up from 16.7 billion kroner a year earlier, and narrowed its full-year guidance to a range of 24-25 billion kroner. Total income rose to 43.9 billion kroner from 41.6 billion kroner, while return on shareholders' equity improved to 14.3% from 13.0% in the same period of 2025. The bank said it expects return on equity above 14% for the full year 2026. CFO Cecile Hillary attributed the results to strong financial performance that funds investment in technology and AI, aimed at simplifying banking and improving efficiency and profitability. Danske Bank shares last closed on the Copenhagen Exchange at 353.10 kroner.