Commerzbank stock falls 3.70 percent despite fresh buyback

Published on 10/07/2026 at 14:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Commerzbank stock traded at EUR 38.56 on October 7, 2026, while the bank bought 1,871,048 shares through October 2. First-half net income rose 40 percent to EUR 1.81 billion.

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Commerzbank stock was trading at EUR 38.56 on Xetra at 2:16 p.m. CEST on October 7, 2026, down 3.70 percent from the prior close. The latest capital-market release shows that the bank bought 1,871,048 shares through October 2, keeping its EUR 1.2 billion buyback program in focus.

Buyback reaches 8.1 million shares

According to EQS News on October 6, 2026, Commerzbank purchased 1,871,048 shares between September 28 and October 2. Total purchases since September 4 reached 8,126,141 shares, with the transactions executed on Xetra and other multilateral trading systems.

The latest purchases were made at average prices of EUR 42.5412 on September 28, EUR 42.5128 on September 29, EUR 39.8393 on October 1 and EUR 38.8440 on October 2. The price sequence shows how sharply the buyback activity overlapped with the recent retreat in the share price.

Profit growth supports capital returns

Boerse Global reported that Commerzbank increased first-half net income by 40 percent to EUR 1.81 billion in 2026. Operating income rose 14 percent to EUR 2.7 billion, while revenue increased 7 percent to EUR 6.52 billion.

The bank also confirmed a 2026 net-income target of at least EUR 3.4 billion and plans to return EUR 3.2 billion to shareholders. For investors, the key issue is whether earnings growth can continue while the bank funds both dividends and repurchases.

Analyst target stays above price

According to Investing.com on October 7, 2026, the consensus rating is Buy from 13 analysts. The average 12-month price target is EUR 41.185, with a high of EUR 45 and a low of EUR 31.6; the average target lies 6.81 percent above the Xetra price of EUR 38.56.

RBC Capital added a more cautious counterpoint on October 2. As Markets Insider reported, RBC cut its rating from Outperform to Sector Perform and reduced its target from EUR 43 to EUR 40, citing higher execution risk and lower visibility.

Stock sits below yearly high

At EUR 38.56, the share was 11.09 percent below its 52-week high of EUR 43.37 and above its 52-week low of EUR 29.01 on October 7, 2026. The market capitalization stood at EUR 42.3 billion, while volume reached 718,467 shares at the quoted time.

The next scheduled company checkpoint is November 5, 2026, when Commerzbank is set to publish its third-quarter results. The date appears in the EQS News company calendar.

Commerzbank stock at EUR 38.56

Commerzbank stock was last at EUR 38.56 on Xetra on October 7, 2026, at 2:16 p.m. CEST, with a EUR 42.3 billion market capitalization. The next results will test whether the bank's profit growth can offset the pressure from a lower share price and more cautious analyst views.