Baader Bank Doubles Earnings in Q1 2025

Baader Bank has reported a significant increase in its group earnings, doubling its earnings before tax to EUR 20.8 million in Q1 2025 compared to EUR 9.9 million in the same period last year. The bank achieved a return on equity after tax of 27.5%.

Total revenue rose to EUR 82.3 million, marking a 32% increase driven largely by trading business gains. Trading revenue nearly doubled to EUR 33.7 million, while commission business earnings improved by 8% to EUR 32.8 million.

Operational costs rose by 18% to EUR 61.5 million due to increased personnel costs and investments to optimize platform functionalities. Despite this, the bank maintained solid capital and strategic growth, expanding its B2B partnerships and product offerings.

Overall, Baader Bank's strategic initiatives have strengthened its market presence and financial performance in the first quarter of 2025.