UBS Group AG (UBS) Reports Q1 EPS Growth

UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) is one of the 10 Best European Stocks That Beat Earnings Estimates to Buy.

On April 29, 2026, UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) reported Q1 EPS of 94c compared to 51c last year, with revenue of $14.2B versus $12.6B and net profit of $3.04B compared to $1.7B. The company reported a CET1 capital ratio of 14.7% and tangible book value per share of $27.50. CEO Sergio Ermotti said the bank delivered “excellent financial results” while helping clients navigate a volatile environment, and highlighted progress on the Credit Suisse integration, including the transfer of all Swiss-booked client accounts.

The company said it completed client account migrations in Switzerland, positioning it to substantially complete the integration by year-end, while delivering an additional $0.8B in cost reductions for total cumulative savings of $11.5B. UBS also cited strong capital generation, with a 14.7% CET1 ratio, a 4.4% CET1 leverage ratio, mid-teens dividend growth accrual, and $0.9B in share repurchases, with plans to buy back $3B in shares by Q2 results.

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UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) also outlined regulatory updates from the Swiss Federal Council, including changes to capitalized software treatment, revised prudential valuation adjustments, and proposals affecting foreign subsidiary investments. The company said these measures could require around $22B of additional CET1 capital at the UBS AG standalone level, with total incremental capital requirements of about $37B when including prior requirements tied to the Credit Suisse acquisition.

UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) operates a global wealth management and banking business across multiple segments.

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