UBS exceeded market expectations with a net profit of $1.42 billion in the third quarter, rebounding from a loss of $715 million in the same period last year.
Sales increased to $12.33 billion from $11.69 billion, and pre-tax earnings reached $1.92 billion compared to a loss of $184 million in the previous year.
The wealth management division was the main contributor to earnings, generating pre-tax profits of $1.08 billion.
CEO Sergio P. Ermotti highlighted strong revenue growth in the Americas and APAC regions despite market volatility.
The CET1 ratio was 14.3% at the end of September, down from 14.9% in June.
UBS is on track to achieve its cost reduction targets, aiming for an additional $0.8 billion in gross savings for Q3 2024 and a total of $7.5 billion for the full year.
Looking ahead, UBS expects a decline in net interest income within global wealth management and retail and corporate banking for the fourth quarter.
The Group remains committed to its dividend and buyback plans for 2025 and 2026.