Zacks downgrades Deutsche Bank stock to strong sell
Published on 10/16/2026 at 10:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRating and earnings calendar
- Zacks Research moved its Deutsche Bank rating from hold to strong sell on October 15, 2026.
- Second-quarter revenue reached EUR 8.48 billion, up 9.00 percent year over year.
- Deutsche Bank stock trades at EUR 29.51 at 10:45 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026, 1.34 percent above the Xetra close of October 15, 2026.
- Deutsche Bank is scheduled to report third-quarter results on October 28, 2026.
Deutsche Bank (ISIN DE0005140008) stock was trading at EUR 29.51 at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026 at 10:45 a.m. CEST, up 1.34 percent versus the Xetra close of October 15, 2026 at EUR 29.12. Transcript Daily reported on October 15, 2026 that Zacks Research moved the bank from hold to strong sell.
Why did the rating change?
The rating shift arrives ahead of Deutsche Bank's third-quarter report and follows a profitable first half. NadirAlpha reports that second-quarter revenue reached EUR 8.48 billion, up 9.00 percent from the second quarter of 2025, while net income attributable to shareholders was EUR 1.64 billion. The bank's first-half revenue totaled EUR 17.20 billion, and first-half net income was EUR 3.55 billion.
Three dates frame the stock
On July 29, 2026, Deutsche Bank reported second-quarter revenue of EUR 8.48 billion through its latest interim reporting. On August 1, 2026, the bank announced a EUR 500 million share buyback from 2026 net income, as documented by NadirAlpha. On October 15, 2026, Zacks Research changed its rating from hold to strong sell, according to Transcript Daily.
What comes next for earnings?
The next test is the third-quarter report. Deutsche Bank's investor-relations calendar lists October 28, 2026 for the earnings report as of September 30, 2026, followed by a fixed-income investor conference call on October 29, 2026, according to Deutsche Bank. The dates give investors a defined checkpoint for revenue momentum, capital returns and the bank's response to the rating change.
Price stays above the close
Deutsche Bank's market capitalization was EUR 55.4 billion as of October 16, 2026. Its 52-week range was EUR 23.82 to EUR 35.85, placing the current quote within the established yearly band.
Deutsche Bank stock was trading at EUR 29.51 at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026 at 10:45 a.m. CEST, 1.34 percent above the Xetra close of October 15, 2026 at EUR 29.12. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Deutsche Bank stock.
Deutsche Bank stock facts
- Company: Deutsche Bank AG
- ISIN: DE0005140008
- WKN: 514000
- Ticker: DBK
- Primary exchange: Xetra
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 16, 2026, 10:45 a.m. CEST): EUR 29.51
- Change versus Xetra close: plus 1.34 percent
- Xetra close (October 15, 2026): EUR 29.12
- Market capitalization: EUR 55.4 billion (as of October 16, 2026)
- 52-week range: EUR 23.82-EUR 35.85 (as of October 16, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Banks - Regional
- Index membership: DAX
- Next earnings date: October 28, 2026
Market context: Market report DAX.
