"The results for the quarter demonstrate well the strengths of our operating businesses and the outstanding work of our people," CEO John Cryan said in a statement on the bank's website.
Deutsche Bank saw bigger revenues despite the cost burden of restructuring and severance as well as litigation with the US Department of State, which demanded $14 billion in fines from the bank for allegedly selling toxic mortgage-backed securities.
"This had an unsettling effect. The bank is working hard on achieving a resolution of this issue as soon as possible," Cryan pledged.
Deutsche Bank announced earlier this month it would lay off a total of 9,000 workers worldwide as part of a deep restructuring process. On Thursday, its shares rose by 15 cents to 13.30 euros.