DNB Bank Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
DNB Bank has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 14.2%, while the Banks industry saw earnings growing at 14.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.4% per year. DNB Bank's return on equity is 14.1%, and it has net margins of 46.7%.
Key information
14.21%
Earnings growth rate
15.41%
EPS growth rate
| Banks Industry Growth | 10.25% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.38% |
| Return on equity | 14.13% |
| Net Margin | 46.71% |
| Next Earnings Update | 14 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 12
DNB: Future Returns Will Depend On Conflicting Views And Upcoming Dividend Discipline
Analysts have trimmed the DNB Bank fair value estimate to NOK 303.00, reflecting a recalibrated price target after a mixed set of updates that include Citi's NOK 29 reduction alongside more positive target moves and upgrades from other firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on DNB Bank shows a split between bullish analysts lifting targets and ratings, and one bearish move that trims upside assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 20
DNB: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution And Dividend And Buyback Discipline
Analysts have raised the DNB Bank fair value estimate from NOK 301.27 to about NOK 312.19. This reflects updated views on slightly stronger revenue growth, a small improvement in profit margin and a modestly higher future P/E multiple, supported by a series of recent price target hikes and upgrades across several firms.Narrative Update • Apr 05
DNB: Future Returns Will Hinge On Execution And Ongoing Capital Return Choices
Analysts have nudged the DNB Bank price target higher to NOK 301.27 from NOK 298.47, citing refreshed models that reflect slightly adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E, along with a series of recent target changes across the Street, including revisions from Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, Citi and Pareto. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on DNB Bank shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several fresh price target moves and one downgrade shaping how analysts think about valuation, earnings power and execution risks.Narrative Update • Mar 22
DNB: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution And Dividend Capital Return Choices
Analysts have adjusted their DNB Bank price targets, with recent NOK 10 to NOK 15 upward moves from several firms set against earlier modest trims, as they refine assumptions around discount rates, profitability, and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on DNB Bank, with several price target increases in the NOK 10 to NOK 15 range contrasted with at least one downgrade and a small target cut to NOK 281.Narrative Update • Mar 08
DNB: Future Returns Will Hinge On Execution Versus Cyclical Earnings Risk
DNB Bank’s analyst price target has nudged higher to NOK 298.47, with analysts citing modestly stronger revenue growth assumptions, a slightly improved profit margin outlook, and a broadly steady future P/E expectation around 14x as key drivers for the update. Analyst Commentary Recent research suggests a mixed but generally constructive tone around DNB Bank, with several price target raises offset by at least one downgrade.Narrative Update • Feb 21
DNB: Future Returns Will Balance Mixed Broker Views And Execution Risk
The analyst price target for DNB Bank has moved from NOK 289.27 to NOK 296.80. Analysts generally point to modestly higher revenue and profit margin assumptions, as well as a lower future P/E, as key reasons for the shift.Narrative Update • Feb 07
DNB: Future Returns Will Reflect Cautious Pricing And Execution Risk
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for DNB Bank higher to NOK 289.27 from NOK 283.53, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, even though recent Street price targets have moved slightly lower. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has become a bit more cautious on DNB Bank, with price targets adjusted slightly lower even as our fair value estimate has been nudged higher.Narrative Update • Jan 24
DNB: Future Returns Will Reflect Cautious Pricing And Ongoing Legal Uncertainty
Analysts now see fair value for DNB Bank at NOK 283.53, a modest NOK 6.73 shift that reflects slight adjustments to long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, alongside recent Street price target trims to NOK 281 and NOK 283. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary around DNB Bank has centered on small trims to price targets, with the latest updates pointing to NOK 281 and NOK 283.Narrative Update • Jan 09
DNB: Future Returns Will Reflect Legal Uncertainty And Stable Profitability Assumptions
The analyst price target for DNB Bank has shifted slightly higher to NOK 276.80 from NOK 275.60. Analysts attribute this to updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates and future P/E multiples, following recent target revisions from NOK 286 to NOK 283 and from NOK 252 to NOK 265.Narrative Update • Dec 23
DNB: Future Returns Will Balance Profitability Strength Against Macro And Execution Risks
Analysts have nudged their price target on DNB Bank slightly higher to NOK 275.60 from about NOK 274.93, citing modestly stronger profit margin expectations despite mixed recent target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street updates on DNB Bank present a mixed but generally constructive picture, with price targets adjusting in a relatively tight range and reflecting differing views on execution and earnings momentum.Narrative Update • Dec 09
DNB: Future Returns Will Reflect Profitability Strength Amid Macro And Capital Risks
Analysts have modestly revised their price target for DNB Bank to NOK 283, reflecting slightly lower long term growth assumptions but improved profitability expectations that keep the stock’s valuation attractive relative to its forward earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on DNB Bank reflects a mixed but generally constructive stance, with some analysts turning more positive on the bank’s earnings trajectory and capital return potential, while others remain cautious on valuation and macro headwinds.Narrative Update • Nov 25
DNB: Future Performance Will Weigh Resilient Margins Against Macro Risks
The analyst price target for DNB Bank has been slightly lowered, as recent updates reflect a NOK 0.20 decrease in fair value. This change comes as analysts factor in marginal adjustments to growth, profitability, and discount rate assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 10
DNB: Future Performance Will Reflect Stable Margins and Sector Shifts Ahead
DNB Bank's analyst price target saw a slight decrease to NOK 275.13 as analysts cite minor adjustments in revenue growth expectations and discount rates, balanced by stable profit margins and future valuation metrics. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates reflect a range of perspectives on DNB Bank's outlook, balancing optimism regarding valuation and growth prospects with some caution around execution and sector dynamics.Narrative Update • Oct 27
Higher Revenue And Margin Forecasts Will Offset Impact Of Low Rates
The average analyst price target for DNB Bank has increased modestly, rising from NOK 272.33 to NOK 275.47. Analysts cite higher expected revenue growth and improved profit margins as key drivers behind their more optimistic outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 13
Norwegian And European Low Rates Will Erode Net Margins
DNB Bank’s analyst price target has been modestly raised from NOK 269.57 to NOK 272.33. This reflects analysts’ expectations of improving growth and profitability metrics following recent positive research updates.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Norwegian And European Low Rates Will Erode Net Margins
Analysts remain cautious on DNB Bank due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and moderated interest rate expectations, balancing slightly improved capital and fee income outlooks, resulting in an unchanged consensus price target at NOK269.57. Analyst Commentary Mixed adjustments reflect shifting sentiment after recent earnings, with some analysts citing modestly improved outlooks while others remain cautious on sector fundamentals.Analysis Article • Jul 13
DNB Bank ASA (OB:DNB) Just Reported Second-Quarter Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
DNB Bank ASA ( OB:DNB ) just released its latest second-quarter report and things are not looking great. Results look...
New Narrative • Nov 07
Challenging Acquisition Strategy And Economic Constraints Threaten Future Earnings Growth
High interest rates in Norway may compress DNB Bank's net margins, challenging earnings growth in a moderate economic environment.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How DNB Bank makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 87,505 | 40,875 | 26,255 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 87,874 | 41,862 | 25,882 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 86,726 | 42,901 | 24,892 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 87,575 | 44,310 | 24,232 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 86,769 | 44,540 | 23,215 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 85,326 | 43,870 | 22,902 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 82,831 | 40,955 | 21,889 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 80,178 | 39,089 | 22,116 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 78,517 | 37,911 | 21,812 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 79,056 | 38,315 | 21,630 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 77,846 | 38,889 | 21,454 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 74,088 | 36,612 | 21,007 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 71,337 | 35,184 | 20,536 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 66,380 | 32,317 | 19,712 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 62,908 | 28,236 | 19,655 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 61,182 | 27,338 | 18,711 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 58,908 | 25,876 | 18,390 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 56,702 | 24,257 | 18,492 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 54,379 | 23,397 | 18,323 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 52,469 | 22,057 | 18,299 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 50,154 | 20,600 | 18,227 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 47,248 | 18,490 | 17,596 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 48,214 | 19,251 | 16,834 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 48,836 | 19,750 | 16,672 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 50,431 | 20,888 | 16,949 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 54,369 | 24,652 | 17,059 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 54,656 | 25,843 | 17,132 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 53,882 | 25,535 | 16,611 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 53,296 | 25,485 | 15,740 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 51,035 | 23,527 | 15,413 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 50,561 | 22,919 | 15,086 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 50,891 | 22,834 | 15,230 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 50,309 | 21,977 | 15,304 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 49,451 | 20,866 | 15,483 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 47,449 | 19,849 | 14,965 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 44,892 | 18,403 | 14,885 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 43,608 | 17,853 | 14,764 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 44,721 | 18,652 | 14,930 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 45,341 | 20,155 | 14,929 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 48,930 | 22,465 | 15,073 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 50,104 | 22,989 | 15,281 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 51,781 | 24,439 | 15,123 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 51,592 | 22,767 | 14,932 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 50,367 | 22,134 | 14,775 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: DNB has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: DNB's current net profit margins (46.7%) are lower than last year (51.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: DNB's earnings have grown by 14.2% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: DNB's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: DNB had negative earnings growth (-8.2%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Banks industry average (3.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: DNB's Return on Equity (14.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/29 20:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
DNB Bank ASA is covered by 31 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Namita Samtani | Barclays |
| Namita Samtani | Barclays |