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UBS Beats Q4 Expectations, Announces $3 Billion Share Buyback Plan

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February 4, 2025
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• Q4 net profit of $770M vs expected $483M
• Plans for up to $3B share buyback in 2024
• 29% dividend increase to $0.90 per share
• $18B in new wealth management assets

What Happened?

UBS Group delivered a strong fourth-quarter performance, posting a net profit of $770 million, significantly exceeding analyst expectations of $483 million. This marks a substantial turnaround from the $279 million loss in the same period last year. The bank announced an aggressive capital return strategy, including a $3 billion share buyback program for 2024 and a 29% increase in dividend payments. Revenue reached $11.635 billion, surpassing the projected $11.51 billion.

Why It Matters?

This performance demonstrates UBS’s successful navigation of the Credit Suisse integration while maintaining strong operational results. The bank’s ability to significantly increase shareholder returns while managing integration costs signals confidence in its financial position and future outlook. The wealth management division’s continued ability to attract new assets ($18 billion in Q4) indicates strong client confidence, though at a slower pace than previous quarters. The bank’s cost savings trajectory suggests effective execution of its integration strategy.

What’s Next?

The focus will be on UBS’s ability to achieve its targeted $13 billion in integration savings by the end of 2025 while managing approximately $14 billion in cumulative expenses. The implementation of potential new Swiss regulatory requirements could impact capital allocation strategies. Investors should monitor the progress of the Credit Suisse integration, targeted for substantial completion by 2026, and the bank’s ability to maintain its ambitious shareholder return program while meeting stricter capital requirements. The execution of the two-phase share buyback program will be a key indicator of the bank’s financial flexibility and regulatory compliance.

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