Jyske Bank Lifts 2025 Profit Outlook Driven by Strong Financial Markets

2026-01-14 companies

Silkeborg, Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Jyske Bank upgraded its 2025 outlook to a net profit of 5.4 billion kroner, driven by high activity levels, lifting earnings per share expectations to approximately 85 kroner.

Guidance Upgrade Reflects Operational Momentum

Denmark’s Jyske Bank (0MGD) has officially updated its financial expectations for the fiscal year 2025, signaling robust confidence in its operational performance. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the bank announced it now anticipates a net profit of approximately 5.4 billion Danish kroner (DKK) [1][2]. This projection represents a notable increase from the previously guided range, which had set expectations between DKK 4.9 billion and DKK 5.3 billion [1][2]. Consequently, the forecast for earnings per share (EPS) has been elevated to approximately DKK 85, surpassing the earlier estimate of DKK 77–84 per share [1][2].

Market Tailwinds and Fourth-Quarter Adjustments

The upgraded outlook is not merely an accounting adjustment but reflects a broadly based positive development in the bank’s operations. Management attributes this performance to a sustained high level of activity and favorable conditions within financial markets [1][2]. These external factors have provided a robust backdrop for the bank’s core profit generation throughout 2025. Furthermore, the bank’s fourth-quarter results will incorporate specific one-off items; Jyske Bank expects to recognize a one-off income of DKK 38 million related to net interest income stemming from tax matters [1]. Conversely, this benefit is partially offset by significant investment in infrastructure, with the bank allocating up to DKK 200 million in expected one-off expenses for the expansion of Bankdata, an IT development center [1][3].

Capital Distribution and Upcoming Reports

Parallel to its earnings growth, Jyske Bank continues to return capital to shareholders through its active share repurchase program. As of the second week of January 2026, the bank had repurchased shares worth approximately DKK 61.2 million for that week alone, with average purchase prices fluctuating between DKK 872.36 and DKK 881.95 [5]. Since the program’s inception on February 26, 2025, the accumulated value of repurchased shares stands at roughly DKK 2.08 billion [4]. With the program capped at DKK 2.25 billion and scheduled to conclude on January 30, 2026, the bank has completed approximately 92.444% of the planned buyback [4][5]. Investors and analysts will not have to wait long for the granular details of the bank’s performance, as Jyske Bank has confirmed that its full Annual Report for 2025 is scheduled for publication on February 5, 2026 [1][2].

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Jyske Bank earnings guidance