Luzerner Kantonalbank AG

LUKN

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ISIN CH1252930610 / Valor 125293061

SIX Swiss Exchange (2026-02-27)

CHF 103.60-1.15%

Luzerner Kantonalbank AG
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About company

Luzerner Kantonalbank AG (LUKB), established in 1850, is a prominent financial institution in Canton Lucerne, Switzerland, and ranks among the country's ten largest banks. As a full-service bank, LUKB provides a comprehensive range of financial services, including real estate and business financing, pension provision, and asset advisory and management. The bank is particularly recognized for its strong relationships with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in German-speaking Switzerland, bolstered by a state guarantee that enhances its credibility and trustworthiness. LUKB Expert Fondsleitung AG, a subsidiary, specializes in investment fund administration, offering services such as fund issuance and management in compliance with the Swiss Collective Investment Schemes Act. Since 2001, LUKB has operated as a joint stock company, with Canton Lucerne holding a majority stake of approximately 61 percent, while the remaining shares are publicly owned. The bank's extensive network includes 23 branches, ensuring a significant presence in the region, and it maintains a robust financial standing with a balance sheet totaling 59.46 billion Swiss Francs and equity capital exceeding 3 billion Swiss Francs.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Finance

Consolidated profit

Consolidated profit after nine months: CHF 223.3 million (+CHF 7.3m; +3.4% vs. 9M 2024). Operating result after three quarters: CHF 252.4 million (+6.4%).

Income mix and growth

Operating income CHF 516.2 million (+6.8%). Net result from interest operations CHF 346.2 million (+5.6%), commission & services CHF 105.0 million (+9.5%), trading and fair value CHF 55.8 million (+23.3%).

Interest environment and lending

Policy rate cut to 0% in June 2025, but net interest income proved resilient (only CHF 3.5m QoQ decline into Q3). Loans to clients increased by CHF 1,761 million since start of year (+4.1%).

Wealth management and client assets

New money in advisory/asset management mandates CHF 882 million (near annual target >CHF 1bn). Client assets under management CHF 41.081 billion (up CHF 1.592 billion, including performance).

Costs and efficiency

Operating expenses CHF 241.5 million (+6.0%); personnel expenses CHF 163.0 million (+4.5%); headcount at 1,218.5 FTE (+37.5 FTE YTD). Cost‑income ratio 46.2%, below the ≤50% strategic target.

Capital & risk metrics

CET1 ratio 14.3% (vs 13.9% at 31 Dec 2024); total capital ratio 20.2%; leverage ratio 7.8%. Impairments remain at a very low level.

Outlook

LUKB raised its 2025 consolidated profit forecast to be slightly higher than 2024 (2024: CHF 286.6 million), citing resilient net interest income, diversified income growth and low impairments despite weaker policy rates and higher uncertainty.

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Key figures

49.7%1Y

23.6%3Y

22.7%5Y

Performance

14.6%1Y

13.8%3Y

13.2%5Y

Volatility