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UBS reports 3Q26 net profit of USD 2.7bn and 14.8% RoCET1, continued strong client momentum and disciplined execution across businesses (Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules)

  • UBS reported a third-quarter 2026 profit before tax of USD 3.6bn (underlying USD 4.1bn) & net profit of USD 2.7bn.
  • Diluted earnings per share reached USD 0.85, with a return on CET1 capital of 14.8% (underlying 16.7%).
  • The cost-to-income ratio stood at 72.3% (underlying 68.7%), positioning the bank to meet its 2026 exit rate targets.
  • Global Wealth Management generated USD 55.1bn in net new assets, driven by strong inflows in APAC & the Americas.
  • The Investment Bank delivered record underlying revenues of USD 2.548bn, up 17% year-over-year, led by a 22% surge in Equities.
  • Integration with Credit Suisse remains on track for completion by year-end, with nearly all legacy IT applications decommissioned & USD 0.6bn in gross cost savings delivered in the quarter.
  • Cumulative gross cost savings reached USD 13.2bn, with an updated full-year target of USD 13.7bn.
  • The bank granted or renewed CHF 40bn in loans to Swiss businesses & households to support the local economy.
  • UBS repurchased USD 1.8bn of shares in the quarter, with plans to complete its USD 3bn buyback program by the fourth-quarter 2026 results.
  • CET1 capital ratio was 14.7%, & the bank expects to end 2026 at or near its 14% target.
  • The bank expanded its AI capabilities to 608 live use cases & recognized as the global leader in responsible AI & talent development.
  • UBS Optimus Brasil launched as the tenth onshore location for the foundation, marking its first presence in South America.
  • The Company Transition Assessment Scorecard (CTAS) was expanded to include nature-related risks beyond climate change.
  • Fourth-quarter 2026 outlook cites expected seasonal moderation in transaction volumes amid macroeconomic volatility & geopolitical tensions.