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UBS delivers strong 2Q26; confirms targets, AI push, and buyback plans

Jul 29, 2026, 12:47 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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UBS delivered a strong beat on PBT and net profit, reaffirmed targets, announced a substantial, multi-year buyback, and highlighted scalable AI initiatives. These factors typically drive multiple expansion and upside leverage on cost savings, supporting higher near-term pricing and sentiment.

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UBS posted solid 2Q26 results with PBT of USD 3.59b (USD 3.89b underlying) and USD 2.80b net profit, led by GWM and IB. The firm reaffirmed 2026 targets, unveiled a USD 3b share repurchase by 2027 and a USD 1b near-term buyback, and highlighted extensive AI initiatives and integration progress, suggesting stronger earnings power and capital returns ahead.

  • 2Q26 PBT USD 3.6b; underlying USD 3.89b; net profit USD 2.8b. Integration progress supports earnings.
  • Reaffirms 2026 targets: exit ROE ~15%; C/I below 70%.
  • Plans USD 3b buyback by end-2027; at least USD 1b in next three months.
  • AI push: 9 large programs, 560 live use cases; Oxford AI centre launched.
  • Credit Suisse integration on track; >90% gross cost savings achieved.

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