BBVA

BBVA CIB posted revenues of €2.185 billion in the first quarter of 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:27:28 +0000

BBVA’s Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) area posted revenues of €2.185 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 24% compared to the same period in 2025 (at constant euros, excluding the accounting impact of the hyperinflation adjustment). All business units contributed to this performance, with double-digit year-on-year growth reflecting the strength and diversification of the area: Global Markets (GM), +31%; Global Transaction Banking (GTB), +17%; and Investment Banking & Finance (IB&F), +47%. Loan book also showed strong momentum, increasing by 9% compared to December 2025. This growth was driven by both IB&F, with particularly strong performance in Project Finance and Corporate Lending, especially in Europe and the United States; and GTB. In addition, attributable profit exceeded €1 billion for the first time in a quarter, reaching €1.083 billion (+24% year-on-year at constant euros, +18% year-on-year in current euros).

Earnings: BBVA Posts Nearly €3 Billion Profit in the First Quarter (up 11%) and Announces a New Tranche of Share Buybacks

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:56:18 +0000

BBVA reported a profit of €2.99 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 10.8% increase yoy (up 14.1% at constant exchange rates), supported by momentum in the banking business: customer loans grew 17% (at constant exchange rates), boosting net interest income by more than 20% yoy. This growth was accompanied by high levels of profitability and value creation for shareholders: ROTE stood at 21.7% and tangible book value per share plus dividends rose 18.1% yoy¹. All this with a solid capital position, with the CET1 ratio reaching 12.83% at the end of March. On May 6, BBVA will begin the final tranche of the extraordinary share buyback program, with a maximum amount of €1.46 billion.

BBVA ranks second in LinkedIn Top Companies Spain 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:07:05 +0000

The financial institution is ranked as the best bank to work for in Spain according to LinkedIn and holds second place in the overall ranking of companies with more than 5,000 employees. BBVA reinforces its positioning as one of the best places to build a professional career, in an environment defined by innovation, continuous learning and real impact.

BBVA supported Bladex in the execution of its 17th debt issuance in the local market for MXN 4.265 billion

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:51:06 +0000

BBVA supported Bladex in its latest local market debt issuance. Since 2012, the bank has placed more than MXN 49 billion across 17 long-term issuances in Mexico, thereby consolidating its position as a recognised and repeat issuer in the market.

Value Creation and Capital Efficiency: Key Pillars of BBVA’s New Growth Model

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:46:11 +0000

Promoting a value and capital creation mindset is one of BBVA’s six new priorities under its 2025–2029 Strategic Plan. According to Luisa Gómez Bravo, BBVA’s Chief Financial Officer, “This strategic priority is about changing the way we think, generating capital and value before making each decision.” It also incorporates a long-term perspective, ensuring that growth is profitable and sustainable over time.

BBVA Completes Another €1.0 Billion of Its Extraordinary Share Buyback Program

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:18:37 +0000

BBVA has completed the second tranche of the €3.96 billion framework program announced in December 2025 – the largest in its history – after reaching the maximum planned amount of €1.0 billion.

BBVA Named World’s Most Innovative Bank 2026 by Global Finance

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:55:29 +0000

BBVA’s Blue assistant, its new app known as Futura, and seven other AI-driven solutions from the Group have been recognized among the most innovative initiatives at The Innovators 2026 awards run by Global Finance. The publication also singled out Garanti BBVA Partners and AI Factory as leading financial innovation labs.

BBVA Significantly Exceeds Its New MREL Requirement

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:42:14 +0000

As of April 14, 2026, BBVA will be required to maintain a buffer of 23.94 percent of the total risk-weighted assets (RWAs) for its European resolution group. With an MREL ratio of 28.89 percent at the end of December 2025, the bank is already well above this threshold and also meets the additional requirements for subordination and capital buffers.

LCR and NSFR, banks' liquidity shield

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:15:18 +0000

The Basel Committee has designed two liquidity ratios to ensure that financial institutions have sufficient liquidity to meet their short-term and long-term obligations: LCR and NSFR. These two requirements are intended to reduce risks in case of episodes of financial turbulence.

BBVA to pay €0.60 per share in cash this Friday, the second payment of a record 2025 dividend

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:43 +0000

BBVA is to pay a final dividend this Friday, April 10, of €0.60 gross per share in cash. In addition to a gross payment of €0.32 per share last November, BBVA will distribute a record of €5.2 billion in ordinary dividends corresponding to the 2025 earnings, equivalent to 50 percent of the profit for the year.