UBS reports USD 3.0bn net profit and 16.8% RoCET1 in 1Q26 driven by strong client activity and flows; on track to complete integration by year-end (Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules)
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“In the first quarter we continued helping clients navigate a volatile and unpredictable geopolitical and market environment, leveraging the strength and breadth of our global, diversified franchise. We delivered excellent financial results and remain on track to deliver on our financial objectives for 2026.
Having now successfully transferred all client accounts in
On the topic of Swiss capital requirements, we will continue to engage constructively and contribute to fact-based deliberations. These developments do not, and will not, change who we are as a firm. We remain committed to our diversified business model and our global and regional footprint.
We are fully committed to protecting our shareholders while mitigating the impact of these increased requirements, if possible, on our clients, employees and the communities where we live and work.”
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Selected financials for 1Q26 |
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Net profit |
16.8% RoCET1 capital |
Profit before tax |
72.5% Cost/income ratio |
14.7% CET1 capital ratio |
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Diluted EPS |
17.0%
Underlying1
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Underlying1 profit before tax |
70.2%
Underlying1
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4.4% CET1 leverage ratio |
Highlights
Excellent 1Q26 performance with net profit up 80% YoY to
Strong momentum with clients driving asset inflows and trading activity. Global Wealth Management (GWM) net new assets of
Successful completion of client account migrations following the transfer of all Swiss-booked clients onto
A reliable partner for the Swiss economy; supporting clients with our leading credit offering and unique global capabilities and footprint. In 1Q26, granted or renewed CHF ~40bn of loans to Swiss businesses and households
Maintaining strong balance sheet and attractive capital returns supported by our capital-generative business model; CET1 capital ratio of 14.7% and 4.4% CET1 leverage ratio; accrued for mid-teens percentage growth in dividend and repurchased
Committed to our global diversified business model; contributing to fact-based deliberations on the Swiss capital framework; remaining focused on protecting the interests of our shareholders while mitigating the impact, if possible, on our clients and employees
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First quarter 2026 performance overview
Strong financial performance driven by franchise strength and client momentum
In 1Q26, we reported a profit before tax (PBT) of
Global Wealth Management (GWM) net new assets for the quarter reached
Reported revenues were
We also continued to support businesses and households in
Successfully completed client account migrations
With the transfers of the last Swiss-booked client accounts onto the
This critical milestone in the integration of
Through our disciplined execution and further reduction of the Non-core and Legacy unit we delivered an additional
As we continue to achieve our integration milestones and drive business momentum, we remain confident that we can deliver against our 2026-exit rate targets of an underlying ~15% return on CET1 capital and underlying cost/income (
Balance sheet for all seasons and attractive capital returns
Robust capital generation allowed us to end the quarter with a CET1 capital ratio of 14.7% and CET1 leverage ratio of 4.4%, both comfortably above our guidance of ~14% and >4%, respectively.
In the quarter, we also continued to execute our capital distributions, having repurchased
Investing for sustainable long-term growth
We remain focused on investing into our talent, offering, and technology, including award-winning AI solutions to enhance our client experience, further strengthen our infrastructure and drive efficiency to position us for the future.
We have received a final approval for a National
We also continue to develop innovative AI solutions that complement our offering and enable us to deliver impactful outcomes faster and incrementally, with continued progress in reshaping our business capabilities and enhancing employee productivity. We already have over 500 live use cases of AI across the bank with around 750 use cases in development and are progressing on our 9 large-scale, end-to-end transformational initiatives.
Our strategic approach to applying AI at scale to support
Changes to the regulatory regime in
In
Regarding additional tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments, the
In addition, the
For
The incremental capital requirement of
Outlook
As we move through the second quarter, markets have remained broadly resilient, reflecting expectations that a durable diplomatic solution to the
In this environment, our focus remains on supporting clients through disciplined execution, a prudent and selective investment approach focused on diversification and principal protection.
We expect second quarter net interest income in both Global Wealth Management and Personal & Corporate Banking to be broadly flat sequentially.
The current backdrop reinforces the benefits of our balance sheet for all seasons, and we are confident in delivering on our 2026 financial targets while continuing to invest in sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
First quarter 2026 performance overview
Group PBT
PBT of
Global Wealth Management (GWM) PBT
Total revenues increased by
Personal & Corporate Banking (P&C) PBT
Total revenues increased by
Asset Management (AM) PBT
Total revenues increased by
Total revenues increased by
Non-core and Legacy (NCL) PBT
Total revenues were negative
Group Items PBT
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3 Also accounts for credit loss expenses/releases incurred in a given period. |
UBS’s sustainability and impact highlights
Our 2025 Sustainability Report was published in March and ratified by shareholders at the UBS Annual General Meeting through an advisory vote, receiving 89.2% support. The report reaffirmed our ambition to position
In 2025, we made significant progress towards our Scope 1 and 2 net‑zero target, reducing emissions by 48% cumulatively against the 2023 baseline and by 20% year‑on‑year. These reductions were achieved through energy‑efficiency initiatives and increased use of renewable electricity. For Scope 3 emissions, we remain committed to our lending sector decarbonization targets in priority sectors and to further developing our approach to transition finance.
External recognition
Our progress was reflected in key environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings. MSCI reaffirmed UBS’s AA rating in March, and we maintained our strong performance in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
Donor-advised fund launched in
In February,
Trends in Philanthropy 2026
In January, we published our annual Trends in Philanthropy review. The 2026 edition places a particular focus on family offices, with
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Selected financial information of the business divisions and Group Items |
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For the quarter ended |
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USD m |
Global
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Personal & Corporate Banking |
Asset Management |
Investment Bank |
Non-core
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Group
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Total |
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Total revenues as reported |
7,106 |
2,601 |
772 |
4,054 |
(10) |
(279) |
14,243 |
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of which: PPA effects and other integration items1 |
125 |
223 |
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68 |
1 |
55 |
472 |
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of which: items related to the Swisscard transactions2 |
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128 |
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128 |
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Total revenues (underlying) |
6,981 |
2,250 |
772 |
3,986 |
(11) |
(334) |
13,644 |
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Credit loss expense / (release) |
9 |
70 |
0 |
65 |
(74) |
0 |
70 |
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Operating expenses as reported |
5,305 |
1,491 |
555 |
2,784 |
219 |
(21) |
10,333 |
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of which: integration-related expenses and PPA effects3 |
307 |
222 |
35 |
79 |
58 |
48 |
750 |
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Operating expenses (underlying) |
4,998 |
1,269 |
520 |
2,705 |
160 |
(69) |
9,583 |
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Operating profit / (loss) before tax as reported |
1,792 |
1,040 |
217 |
1,205 |
(155) |
(258) |
3,841 |
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Operating profit / (loss) before tax (underlying) |
1,974 |
911 |
252 |
1,216 |
(97) |
(265) |
3,990 |
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For the quarter ended |
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USD m |
Global
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Personal & Corporate Banking |
Asset Management |
Investment Bank |
Non-core
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Group
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Total |
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Total revenues as reported |
6,695 |
2,286 |
800 |
2,946 |
(8) |
(575) |
12,145 |
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of which: PPA effects and other integration items1 |
135 |
226 |
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61 |
2 |
(404)4 |
20 |
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of which: loss related to an investment in an associate |
(20) |
(54) |
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(74) |
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Total revenues (underlying) |
6,580 |
2,114 |
800 |
2,885 |
(10) |
(171) |
12,199 |
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Credit loss expense / (release) |
32 |
101 |
1 |
34 |
(12) |
3 |
159 |
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Operating expenses as reported |
5,373 |
1,621 |
588 |
2,272 |
459 |
(27) |
10,286 |
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of which: integration-related expenses and PPA effects3 |
384 |
285 |
57 |
124 |
233 |
34 |
1,117 |
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Operating expenses (underlying) |
4,989 |
1,336 |
531 |
2,148 |
226 |
(62) |
9,169 |
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Operating profit / (loss) before tax as reported |
1,290 |
565 |
212 |
640 |
(455) |
(552) |
1,700 |
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Operating profit / (loss) before tax (underlying) |
1,558 |
678 |
268 |
703 |
(224) |
(113) |
2,871 |
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For the quarter ended |
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USD m |
Global
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Personal & Corporate Banking |
Asset Management |
Investment Bank |
Non-core
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Group
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Total |
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Total revenues as reported |
6,422 |
2,211 |
741 |
3,183 |
284 |
(284) |
12,557 |
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of which: PPA effects and other integration items1 |
165 |
241 |
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138 |
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30 |
574 |
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of which: gain related to an investment in an associate |
4 |
11 |
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14 |
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of which: items related to the Swisscard transactions5 |
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64 |
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64 |
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Total revenues (underlying) |
6,253 |
1,895 |
741 |
3,045 |
284 |
(314) |
11,904 |
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Credit loss expense / (release) |
6 |
53 |
0 |
35 |
7 |
(1) |
100 |
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Operating expenses as reported |
5,057 |
1,551 |
606 |
2,427 |
669 |
15 |
10,324 |
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of which: integration-related expenses and PPA effects3 |
355 |
192 |
73 |
112 |
191 |
3 |
927 |
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of which: items related to the Swisscard transactions6 |
|
180 |
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180 |
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Operating expenses (underlying) |
4,702 |
1,179 |
533 |
2,314 |
477 |
12 |
9,218 |
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Operating profit / (loss) before tax as reported |
1,359 |
607 |
135 |
722 |
(391) |
(299) |
2,132 |
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Operating profit / (loss) before tax (underlying) |
1,545 |
663 |
208 |
696 |
(200) |
(326) |
2,586 |
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1 Includes accretion of PPA adjustments on financial instruments and other PPA effects, as well as temporary and incremental items directly related to the integration. 2 Represents the gain on sale of UBS’s 50% interest in |
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Our key figures |
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As of or for the quarter ended |
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USD m, except where indicated |
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Group results |
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Total revenues |
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14,243 |
12,145 |
12,557 |
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Credit loss expense / (release) |
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70 |
159 |
100 |
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Operating expenses |
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10,333 |
10,286 |
10,324 |
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Operating profit / (loss) before tax |
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3,841 |
1,700 |
2,132 |
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Net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders |
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3,040 |
1,199 |
1,692 |
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Diluted earnings per share (USD)1 |
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0.94 |
0.37 |
0.51 |
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Profitability and growth2 |
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Return on equity (%)3 |
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13.3 |
5.3 |
7.9 |
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Return on tangible equity (%)3 |
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14.4 |
5.8 |
8.5 |
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Underlying return on tangible equity (%)3,4 |
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14.6 |
10.5 |
10.0 |
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Return on common equity tier 1 capital (%)3 |
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16.8 |
6.6 |
9.6 |
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Underlying return on common equity tier 1 capital (%)3,4 |
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17.0 |
11.9 |
11.3 |
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Cost / income ratio (%)3 |
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72.5 |
84.7 |
82.2 |
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Underlying cost / income ratio (%)3,4 |
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70.2 |
75.2 |
77.4 |
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Effective tax rate (%) |
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20.5 |
29.1 |
20.2 |
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Net profit growth (%)3 |
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79.7 |
55.6 |
(3.6) |
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Resources2 |
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Total assets |
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1,686,521 |
1,617,427 |
1,543,363 |
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Equity attributable to shareholders |
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92,247 |
90,213 |
87,185 |
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Common equity tier 1 capital5 |
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73,313 |
71,262 |
69,152 |
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Risk-weighted assets5 |
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500,355 |
493,397 |
483,276 |
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Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (%)5 |
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14.7 |
14.4 |
14.3 |
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Going concern capital ratio (%)5 |
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19.4 |
18.5 |
18.2 |
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Total loss-absorbing capacity ratio (%)5 |
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39.5 |
38.0 |
38.7 |
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Leverage ratio denominator5 |
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1,653,460 |
1,622,438 |
1,561,583 |
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Common equity tier 1 leverage ratio (%)5 |
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4.4 |
4.4 |
4.4 |
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Liquidity coverage ratio (%)6 |
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177.8 |
182.6 |
181.0 |
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Net stable funding ratio (%) |
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116.9 |
116.1 |
124.2 |
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Other |
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Invested assets (USD bn)3,7 |
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6,881 |
7,005 |
6,153 |
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Internal and external personnel8 |
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116,814 |
119,589 |
126,077 |
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Internal personnel (full-time equivalents) |
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101,594 |
103,177 |
106,789 |
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Market capitalization9 |
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128,345 |
155,760 |
105,173 |
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Total book value per share (USD)1 |
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29.72 |
29.18 |
27.35 |
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Tangible book value per share (USD)1 |
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27.50 |
26.93 |
25.18 |
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Credit-impaired lending assets as a percentage of total lending assets, gross (%)3 |
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0.9 |
0.9 |
1.0 |
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Cost of credit risk (bps)3 |
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4 |
9 |
7 |
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1 Refer to the “Share information and earnings per share” section of the |
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Income statement |
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For the quarter ended |
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% change from |
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USD m |
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4Q25 |
1Q25 |
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Net interest income |
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2,320 |
2,172 |
1,629 |
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7 |
42 |
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Other net income from financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss |
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3,949 |
3,163 |
3,937 |
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25 |
0 |
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Net fee and commission income |
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7,728 |
7,223 |
6,777 |
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7 |
14 |
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Other income |
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247 |
(412) |
213 |
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16 |
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Total revenues |
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14,243 |
12,145 |
12,557 |
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17 |
13 |
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Credit loss expense / (release) |
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70 |
159 |
100 |
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(56) |
(30) |
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Personnel expenses |
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7,584 |
6,681 |
7,032 |
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14 |
8 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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2,011 |
2,740 |
2,431 |
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(27) |
(17) |
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Depreciation, amortization and impairment of non-financial assets |
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738 |
865 |
861 |
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(15) |
(14) |
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Operating expenses |
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10,333 |
10,286 |
10,324 |
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0 |
0 |
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Operating profit / (loss) before tax |
|
3,841 |
1,700 |
2,132 |
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126 |
80 |
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Tax expense / (benefit) |
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786 |
495 |
430 |
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59 |
83 |
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Net profit / (loss) |
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3,054 |
1,205 |
1,702 |
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153 |
79 |
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Net profit / (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests |
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14 |
6 |
10 |
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125 |
38 |
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Net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders |
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3,040 |
1,199 |
1,692 |
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154 |
80 |
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Comprehensive income |
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Total comprehensive income |
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3,177 |
1,270 |
3,345 |
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150 |
(5) |
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Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests |
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26 |
(6) |
26 |
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(2) |
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Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders |
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3,152 |
1,275 |
3,319 |
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147 |
(5) |
Information about results materials and the earnings call
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03:00 US EDT
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The presentation for analysts can be followed live on ubs.com/quarterlyreporting with a simultaneous slide show.
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