DBS reports 1% profit growth and maintains healthy dividend payout: Our Quick Take

DBS 2Q25 earnings and dividend highlights

DBS has announced its earnings for second quarter of 2025. Key highlights include: Q2 2025 profit: SGD 2.82 billion (+1% year-over-year)First half 2025 profit: SGD 5.72 billion (-1% year-over-year)Interim dividend of 60 cents per share for 2Q 2025Capital Return dividend of 15 cents per share for 2Q 2025 Source: DBS DBS reported a 1% year-over-year increase in net profit for the second quarter, totaling SGD 2.82 billion.  This growth was driven by strong deposit growth and proactive balance sheet hedging.  Fee income and treasury customer sales rose while performance of markets trading division strengthened. The annualised return on equity stood at a commendable 17.0%, matching the previous year's record. Total income rose 5% year-over-year to SGD 5.73 billion, due to balance sheet growth, higher fee income, treasury customer sales, and stronger markets trading income. The bank's core lending activities saw a 3%…