Shyon
02-07
DBS $DBS(D05.SI)$ is my stock in focus going into next week’s results, and I remain confidently bullish. With the share price just below the S$60 psychological level, I see the upcoming earnings as a catalyst rather than a hurdle. DBS has clearly established itself as the sector alpha, and the market is looking for confirmation—not perfection.

My confidence comes from the improving earnings mix. Net interest margins appear close to a bottom, while wealth management continues to drive higher-quality, fee-based growth. This strengthens the case that DBS is evolving beyond a pure rate-cycle play into a more resilient earnings compounder.

On top of that, dividend certainty provides strong downside support. Higher payouts and buybacks continue to attract long-term capital, and with sentiment still constructive, I believe DBS can break above S$60 next week. My vote: A.

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DBS Q4 Profit -10%: More Decline On The Way With Record High?
DBS Group shares slipped 1.9% intraday after Q4 net profit fell ~10% YoY to S$2.36B, missing consensus S$2.52B. Net interest margin compressed sharply to 2.34% (vs 2.77%), offsetting strong +13.5% fee income growth. While full-year profit dipped 3.2%, total dividends jumped 38% to S$3.06, supported by capital return payouts through 2027. After a ~60% rally since last April and a recent record high, investors are reassessing rate headwinds versus capital returns. Is this just post-earnings digestion—or the start of a deeper bank rotation?
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