DBS recently made history by becoming the first Singapore-listed company to surpass S$200 billion in market capitalisation. The stock has gained around 26% year-to-date, supported by record income,resilient earnings,strong wealth management fees, and investor confidence ahead of its upcoming earnings announcement.RHB recently reaffirmed DBS as a "core holding" despite its premium valuation and raised its target price to S$75.70. Analysts expect 2Q FY2026 earnings to remain resilient, supported by continued fee income growth and solid operating performance.For long-term investors, DBS remains one of the strongest core holdings on the SGX. While the pace of share price appreciation may moderate after its strong rally, its combination of solid profitability, attractive dividends, growing wealth management business, and disciplined capital management continues to make it an attractive long-term investment. The upcoming earnings release on 6 August will be an important event to watch for confirmation that these growth drivers remain intact.