Risk #1: Can DBS Keep Delivering Record Profits?
There comes a time when even the most successful company finds it increasingly difficult to sustain rapid growth. DBS has enjoyed an exceptional few years, benefiting from higher interest rates and increasing contributions from its business segments, including wealth management. But that does not stop it from growing even further. In the first quarter ended 31 March 2026 (1Q2026), DBS posted a record total income of S$5.95 billion, rising 1% on the year, while net profit also rose 1% to S$2.93 billion....If you have been investing in DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05) in the last few years, chances are, you wouldn’t have much to crib about.
Its share price reached a record high of S$73.55 on 15 July 2026, and has hovered around S$70 in the last 2 weeks.
Yet, even the best stock performance keeps investors wondering: can the lender continue to maintain its success in the next decade?
Here are three risks that investors should look out for.