StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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Commerzbank Trims Annual NII Forecast Amid Deposit Competition
Key Facts
1Commerzbank reduced its net interest income forecast to approximately $9.55 billion from a previous $9.66 billion.
2The German lender attributed the forecast reduction to higher competition for deposits.
Commerzbank reduced its net interest income forecast to approximately $9.55 billion from a previous estimate of $9.66 billion. Wall Street Journal reported that the German lender attributed the downward revision to intensified competition for customer deposits.
The guidance update occurs as the bank manages strategic pressures regarding a potential takeover by UniCredit. Commerzbank shares (CRZBY) closed at $44.91 on November 4, 2026, while UniCredit (UNCRY) closed at $44.20 on the same date.