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Singapore’s three local banking giants have all reported their first quarter 2026 results, and it is a good moment to step back and compare DBS, UOB and OCBC side by side (DBS vs UOB vs OCBC). In my own portfolio, they are not huge positions yet: DBS makes up 1.11% of my stock portfolio, UOB accounts for 2.96%, and OCBC is currently the largest of the three at 5.02% of my invested amount. With the share price of DBS closing at S$60.20, the UOB share price at S$37.30 and the OCBC share price at S$22.93 on Friday, 15 May 2026, the question is simple but important: based on their latest numbers, which bank deserves more capital today?
DBS vs UOB vs OCBC – Headline numbers: profitability and growth
Starting with DBS, the group delivered another strong quarter. Net profit for 1Q 2026 came in at S$2.93 billion, up 1% year…
