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Publication date: June 11, 2025
Commerzbank is back in the DAX 40 and, with a price increase of more than 80% in 12 months, shows that recovery is possible in the banking sector. In this article, you can read all about Commerzbank shares: price development, financial performance, competitive position, and expectations for 2025. Would you like to receive weekly updates on European equities? Then subscribe to our newsletter here and stay informed.
- Year founded: 1870
- Year added to the DAX 40: 2023 (reinstated)
-Highest price ever: €354.30
- Average trading volume: 4.41 million
- Price performance over the past 12 months: + 81.15%
Introduction about the company
Commerzbank AG is a leading commercial bank headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The bank focuses on both retail and corporate clients, with a strong position in small and medium-sized enterprises. Commerzbank acts as a financial partner for entrepreneurs, households, and international trade relations and offers a wide range of services such as lending, payments, asset management, and digital banking solutions.
Key figures & performance
In 2024, Commerzbank achieved revenue of €12.36 billion and net profit of €3.83 billion. This solid performance reflects the bank's recovery after years of restructuring and cost-cutting. Commerzbank serves more than 11 million retail clients and more than 30,000 corporate clients worldwide, mainly in Germany and Central Europe. With a market capitalization of €31.41 billion (June 2025) and a share price performance of +81.15% over the past 12 months, the stock has returned firmly to investors' radar.
History & development
Commerzbank has a long history in the German banking industry. Founded in Hamburg in 1870, the bank played a central role in financing the industry during the German imperial period. In the 2000s, the bank peaked at €354.30, but was then hit hard by the 2008 credit crisis and the acquisition of Dresdner Bank. Several restructurings and write-downs followed between 2010 and 2020. In 2018, Commerzbank was removed from the DAX 40 index, symbolizing the loss of its prominent position in the German economy. Since 2021, however, Commerzbank has been on a stable rebuild with more focus on profitability, digitalization, and sustainability. In February 2023, the bank successfully returned to the DAX 40, confirming its recovery.
Sector & competition
Commerzbank operates in a competitive European banking sector, competing with major players such as Deutsche Bank, ING Group, and UniCredit. Whereas Deutsche Bank focuses more on investment banking, Commerzbank positions itself as a reliable retail and SME bank. The company is investing heavily in digital services, with a strong mobile banking platform and AI-driven solutions for credit assessment and customer contact.
Commerzbank's influence on the DAX 40
Commerzbank has a weighting of 1.11% in the DAX 40 index (measured in December 2024). View the composition of the DAX 40 and the weighting of all companies in the DAX 40 here. The bank's share price is influenced by factors such as interest rate developments, the health of the German economy, and the demand for business loans. In addition, progress in digital transformation and rules around capital buffers are important. The ability to control costs efficiently is also a major influence here.
Investment analysis & outlook
Commerzbank showed a strong recovery in 2024, with share price growth of 81.15% over the past 12 months. Earnings growth was supported by higher interest income, an improved cost structure and an increase in corporate lending. This recovery was driven in part by higher interest rates in Europe that enabled the bank to achieve better interest margins. In addition, the bank benefited from stronger economic growth in Europe, which led to growing demand for corporate lending. Restructuring and improved cost control within the bank also contributed to the recovery, leading to strong improvements in operational efficiency and profitability.
For 2025, Commerzbank expects the positive trend to continue, although it is taking into account possible economic headwinds in Europe. The bank remains committed to the further digitalization of its services and wants to strengthen its role as a sustainable financing partner. Within the European banking sector, Commerzbank is seen as an attractive recovery story, with room for further value growth under stable market conditions.
News & updates
In March 2025, Commerzbank announced that it would further strengthen its digital infrastructure through a €3 billion investment through 2027, focusing on automation, customer-facing platforms, and AI solutions.
In addition, management proposed a dividend of €0.40 per share, as a sign of confidence in the bank's profitability and stability. Commerzbank is also committed to green financing and actively cooperates with ESG projects within the industrial and energy sectors. With these initiatives, the bank underlines its ambition to play a leading role in a changing financial market in which technology and sustainability are central.
Disclaimer: Investing involves risks. Our analysts are not financial advisors. Always consult an advisor when making financial decisions. The information and tips provided on this website are based on our analysts' own insights and experiences. They are therefore for educational purposes only.
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