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Report published August 26, 2026

Deutsche Bank Daily Research Summary: Equity Rating Changes & Strategic Updates (August 26, 2026)

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Report date
August 26, 2026
Analysis as of
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Authors / editors: Harishankar Ramamoorthy (Analyst), Tintin Stormont (Analyst), Benjamin Goy (Analyst), Christen Hjorth (Analyst), Tom Sykes (Analyst), Emmanuel Papadakis (Analyst), Gael de-Bray (Analyst), Gareth Davies (Analyst), Falko Friedrichs (Analyst), Tim Rokossa (Analyst), Corinne Blanchard (Analyst), David Hoang (Analyst)

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Deutsche Bank's daily research note highlights rating upgrades on Groupe ADP, Bytes Technology, and Cerillion, alongside a downgrade of Softcat. Key company and sector analyses cover Jazz Pharmaceuticals' FDA approval for Ziihera, Siemens Energy's planned TI division separation, and European banking valuations.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Groupe ADP is upgraded from Hold to Buy with a price target increase to €130, driven by expected regulatory clarity under the proposed 2026-34 Economic Regulation Agreement (ERA).
  • 2.In UK Software and IT Services, Bytes Technology Group and Cerillion are upgraded to Buy, while Softcat is downgraded to Hold following recent sector outperformance.
  • 3.Jazz Pharmaceuticals received full FDA approval for Ziihera (zanidatamab) in first-line HER2+ GEA, prompting management to raise peak sales projections to $3-$5B and a PT increase to $300.

Table of Contents

  • RECOMMENDATION CHANGES
  • TARGET PRICE CHANGES
  • COMPANY UPDATES
  • SECTOR UPDATES
  • GLOBAL RESEARCH

Report data

Recommendation Changes and Target Price Changes

MetricEstimateContext
Groupe ADP Price Target130.00 EURRaised from €110, implying ~16% upside
Bytes Technology Group Price Target500.00 GBpRaised from 410p (+22.0%)
Softcat Price Target2140.00 GBpRaised from 1800p (+18.9%)
European Banks 2027E P/E10.5 xTrading at ~30% discount to European market with 1.74x P/TBV and RoTE of ~16.6%
Ziihera Peak Sales Guidance3-5 USD billionIncreased by Jazz management from $2B+ previously
Source: Company guidance. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Authors / Editors

Harishankar Ramamoorthy · AnalystTintin Stormont · AnalystBenjamin Goy · AnalystChristen Hjorth · AnalystTom Sykes · AnalystEmmanuel Papadakis · AnalystGael de-Bray · AnalystGareth Davies · AnalystFalko Friedrichs · AnalystTim Rokossa · AnalystCorinne Blanchard · AnalystDavid Hoang · Analyst

Reported Data Context

  • European Banks 2027E P/E: 10.5 x (2027E)
  • Ziihera Peak Sales Guidance: 3-5 USD billion (Peak) · Source: Company guidance

Securities

FSLRINGAENR1n.DEBNTXJAZZADPSYREBYIT

Themes

European Regulatory Clarity in InfrastructureData Centre and Electrification Capital AllocationBiopharma Approvals and Pipeline Refocusing

Regions

EuropeUKNorth AmericaFranceUnited KingdomNetherlands