Danske Bank executed its ongoing share repurchase program in week 7, acquiring a modest volume of shares amid fluctuating trading conditions. Daily purchases ranged from roughly 2,000 to 5,000 shares, with volume-weighted average prices between approximately DKK 328 and DKK 344. The week’s activity reflects the bank’s steady execution of its DKK 4.5 billion buyback initiative launched earlier this month, aimed at optimizing capital structure and enhancing shareholder value in a supportive Nordic banking environment.
Danske Bank Share Buyback Programme: Transactions in Week 7
Danske Bank A/S has released details on its share buyback activities for the seventh week of the current program. The Copenhagen-based lender, one of the largest in the Nordic region, continues to repurchase its own shares on the Nasdaq Copenhagen exchange as part of a broader capital return strategy. This follows the announcement on February 5, 2026, of a new buyback program valued at up to DKK 4.5 billion, running from February 9, 2026, through January 29, 2027, at the latest. The initiative allows for a maximum of shares to be acquired in line with regulatory limits and market conditions.
Week 7 covers trading days from February 9 to February 13, 2026. During this period, the bank repurchased a total of approximately 16,980 shares. These transactions were conducted in compliance with the safe harbor provisions under EU regulations, ensuring transparency and adherence to predefined parameters.
The daily breakdown highlights varying purchase levels, likely influenced by market liquidity, stock price movements, and the bank’s execution algorithm designed to minimize market impact. Higher volumes early in the week tapered off toward the end, coinciding with a slight downward drift in the share price amid broader market sentiment.
Here is the detailed transaction summary for the week:
February 9, 2026 : 5,000 shares purchased at a volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of DKK 341.2823, for a gross value of DKK 1,706,411.50
February 10, 2026 : 4,005 shares purchased at a VWAP of DKK 344.5276, for a gross value of DKK 1,379,833.04
February 11, 2026 : 3,384 shares purchased at a VWAP of DKK 340.1264, for a gross value of approximately DKK 1,150,987 (calculated based on reported figures)
February 12, 2026 : 2,232 shares purchased at a VWAP of DKK 341.6981, for a gross value of approximately DKK 762,670
February 13, 2026 : 2,159 shares purchased at a VWAP of DKK 328.7553, for a gross value of approximately DKK 709,783
The total gross value for week 7 amounted to roughly DKK 5.7 million. The VWAP across the week averaged around DKK 339-340, reflecting a stable but slightly softening price environment compared to the program’s early stages, where prices hovered in the mid-340s.
This week’s modest repurchase volume aligns with the program’s phased approach, where Danske Bank calibrates daily buys to avoid excessive price distortion while steadily reducing outstanding shares. Since the program’s inception on February 9, cumulative repurchases remain in the early accumulation phase, with the bank pacing activity to capture value during periods of attractive valuation.
Share buybacks like this one serve multiple purposes for Danske Bank. By reducing the number of shares in circulation, the program boosts earnings per share (EPS) and return on equity (ROE) metrics, which are closely watched by investors. It also signals confidence in the bank’s underlying fundamentals, including resilient net interest income from a still-elevated rate environment, controlled costs, and progress in non-core legacy issues.
In the broader context, Nordic banks have been active in capital returns following strong 2025 results and improved economic outlooks. Danske Bank’s move comes after its Q4 2025 earnings release, which showed solid performance and guided for 2026 net profit in the DKK 22-24 billion range. The buyback complements dividend distributions, providing flexibility to return excess capital while maintaining robust CET1 ratios well above regulatory minimums.
Market observers note that Danske shares have traded with resilience in recent sessions, supported by favorable interest rate dynamics and expectations of gradual economic recovery in Denmark and neighboring markets. The week’s lower volumes on February 12-13 coincided with a dip toward DKK 328-329 levels, potentially offering opportunistic buying for the program.
As the buyback progresses, weekly updates will continue to provide transparency on volumes, prices, and cumulative progress. Investors will monitor how the program influences liquidity and valuation multiples in the months ahead, particularly as Danske Bank navigates potential shifts in monetary policy and regional growth prospects.
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