Broker: CGS International
Date of Report: April 14, 2026
Excerpt from CGS International report.
Report Summary
- Stock: DBS Group (DBS SP)
- Action/Rating: Hold (no change)
- Target Price: S\$60.00 (Current Price: S\$57.60)
- Key Insight: DBS is expected to report flat earnings year-on-year for FY26, with 1Q26 forecasted PATMI of S\$2.8bn (-4% yoy, +24% qoq). Lower net interest income (NII) from NIM compression is expected, but higher non-interest income (Non-II) is likely due to record wealth management fees and seasonality.
- Dividend Yield: Attractive projected yield of 5.7-6.2% for FY26-27, supported by ongoing share buybacks and special dividends.
- Risk Factors: Limited earnings growth due to lower NIMs, but strong capital inflows and AUM growth could be upside risks; downside risks include pre-emptive provisioning and weaker markets trading income.
- ESG: DBS holds a strong ESG rating (B by LSEG, improved from B-) and is among the best in Singapore, with a commitment to zero thermal coal exposure by 2039.
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