Key Points – DWS posted record 2025 results, with revenue of EUR 3.155 billion, net income of EUR 927 million and assets under management hitting EUR 1.085 trillion.
The company also proposed a EUR 3 per share dividend and said it has more than EUR 1 billion of excess capital, opening the door to a potential extraordinary dividend in 2027. – The firm set new 2028 targets including 10% to 15% annual EPS growth, a cost-income ratio below 55% by 2027, more than EUR 160 billion of cumulative long-term net inflows from 2026 to 2028, and an ordinary dividend payout ratio of around 65%. – DWS is expanding into growth areas such as India, digital assets and partnerships with Deutsche Bank
It highlighted its planned India investment, the AllUnity stablecoin initiative, and its continued focus on ETFs, alternatives and operational efficiencies. DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (ETR:DWS) used its 2026 annual general meeting to highlight record 2025 results, new medium-term targets and a continued push into growth areas including ETFs, alternative investments, digital assets and international partnerships.
Supervisory Board Chairman Karl von Rohr opened the meeting by noting that it was the company’s first in-person AGM in several years and said DWS plans to hold physical shareholder meetings “at regular intervals” going forward. The AGM was held as DWS marked its 70th anniversary. Record 2025 Results and Higher Dividend Chief Executive Officer Stefan Hoops said 2025 was “a special year” for DWS, as the company completed its three-year strategic plan and exceeded its original financial targets.