UBS posts $3.04 billion Q1 net income and confirms $3 billion share buybacks
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29
UBS posts $3.04 billion Q1 net income and confirms $3 billion share buybacks
13 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29
UBS reported a $3.04 billion net profit for the first quarter, surpassing analyst estimates, and signaled plans to expand its $3 billion share buyback program in 2026.
The strong results were driven by a nearly 30% increase in investment banking revenue, reflecting robust trading activity and client momentum.
UBS’s performance builds on previous quarters of profit growth, with wealth management also attracting significant new client assets amid ongoing market volatility.
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