Commerzbank Reports Q3 Profit Growth, Cuts Net Interest Income Forecast
Commerzbank said third-quarter 2026 profit rose 45% and total revenue increased 8.9%; lending income was up 3.5% year over year. It lowered its net interest income forecast to approximately $9.55 billion from $9.66 billion, citing increased competition for customer deposits.
Commerzbank reported a 45% increase in profits for the third quarter of 2026, a result that surpassed market expectations. The bank also noted an 8.9% rise in total revenue, with lending income growing by 3.5% year-over-year. Despite the strong earnings, the company adjusted its net interest income forecast downward to approximately $9.55 billion, down from a previous estimate of $9.66 billion, citing increased competition for customer deposits. This report is noted as one of the bank's final quarterly updates as an independent entity ahead of its anticipated acquisition by UniCredit.