On Friday, JPMorgan adjusted its price target for Commerzbank AG (CBK:GR) (OTC: OTC:CRZBY) stock, increasing it to €18.00 from €17.20. The firm maintained its Overweight rating on the stock. The revision reflects a positive view on the bank's financial position, citing a surplus of excess capital due to lower risk-weighted assets (RWAs).
This outlook comes even as the firm slightly reduced its earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the years 2026 and 2027 by 1% and 4%, respectively, due to a higher assumed share buyback price. However, JPMorgan did not alter its Net Income forecast for Commerzbank (ETR:CBKG).
The analyst noted that the new price target offers a potential 10% upside from the current share price and is supported by the management's recent target updates. The bank's management has indicated that it also anticipates a transaction would command a premium over the current share price.
Commerzbank's stock is currently trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.1 times for the year 2026 estimates and a price-to-tangible book value (P/TBV) of 0.6 times, with a projected return on tangible equity (RoTE) of 9.5% in 2026 and 14.8% in 2027.
The bank's valuation also includes an attractive total yield projection of 13.5% for 2026 and 14.8% for 2027. These figures suggest a strong return potential for investors based on the bank's financial forecasts.
In related news, Commerzbank announced that it is scheduled to have an initial meeting with UniCredit on Friday. This meeting could potentially influence the bank's future direction and market valuation. As of now, JPMorgan's analysis remains focused on Commerzbank's standalone financial health and performance prospects.
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