Annual Report
Key figures and milestones of the 2025 financial year
Close to you
Zürcher Kantonalbank is the second-largest universal bank and the largest cantonal bank in Switzerland. We have successfully positioned ourselves as a universal bank with a regional base as well as a domestic and international network.
With a market penetration of 50 percent, we are the number one for retail and corporate clients in the Greater Zurich Area. We fulfil our increased economic responsibility throughout Switzerland and are a strong partner for large companies as well as private and institutional investors. We are one of the safest banks in the world – as confirmed by top marks from the three leading rating agencies.
Zürcher Kantonalbank is an autonomous public-law institution of the Canton of Zurich and benefits from a state guarantee. Through our public service mandate, we are committed to the well-being of society and the environment – and have been for 155 years. We uphold our values: responsible, inspiring and passionate. Our vision is “Close to you”.
Key Figures 2025
CHF 1.422 billion
Consolidated profit before taxes
AAA *
Aaa *
Group rating
CHF 581 million
Participation canton and municipalities
CHF 181 million
Dividend for the canton
CHF 169 million
OECD minimum tax to the canton
CHF 22 million
Dividend to cover actual costs to canton
CHF 34 million
Compensation for state guarantee
CHF 175 million
Dividend for municipalities
6,655
Employees
6,655 people work in over 5,809 full-time positions. With 427 apprenticeships, we are one of the largest providers of vocational training in the Canton of Zurich.
CHF 149 million
Expenses
In 2025 we spent CHF 149 million for the public service mandate.
* according to the rating of the three leading rating agencies Standard & Poor's (S&P Global), Moody's und Fitch