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DBS Shares Climb to Two-Month High as Q1 Earnings Beat Market Expectations

By Chee Liang CFA3 min read

Singapore, 30 April 2026 – DBS Group Holdings surged to a two-month high after Singapore’s largest bank delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings, reinforcing investor confidence in its ability to defend profitability despite lower margins, rate uncertainty and a more challenging global market backdrop.

DBS shares rose as much as 4.3 percent to S$59 in early trading, up S$2.44 from the previous close of S$56.56. The move marked the stock’s highest level in more than 11 weeks, with the counter last trading higher at S$59.52 on 6 February 2026. By 10.04am, DBS had eased slightly to S$58.50, still up 3.4 percent, with more than 4.3 million shares changing hands. The rally also helped lift the Straits Times Index by nearly 1 percent.

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  • Chee Liang CFA

    Chee Liang CFA specializes in financial advice and global economic trends, delivering clear insights to help readers navigate markets, investments, and the shifting dynamics of the world economy.