UBS (UBS) Q1 Profit Up 80% to $3 Billion, Shares Surge 5%

UBS (UBS) reported a net profit of $3 billion for Q1, an 80% increase year-on-year, surpassing estimates of $2.8 billion. The common equity tier 1 capital ratio rose to 14.7% from 14.4% the previous quarter. UBS is also on track for a $3 billion share buyback, having already repurchased $900 million in shares this quarter. The bank's wealth management division saw net new assets of $37 billion, reflecting strong performance across its business segments and prompting a 5% increase in share price.