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Banco Santander (BNC) Competitors

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GBX 887 +4.00 (+0.45%)
As of 05/15/2026 12:25 PM Eastern

BNC vs. HSBA, BARC, LLOY, NWG, and RKT

Should you buy Banco Santander stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Banco Santander with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Banco Santander include HSBC (HSBA), Barclays (BARC), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), NatWest Group (NWG), and Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT). These companies are all part of the "banking" industry.

How does Banco Santander compare to HSBC?

Banco Santander (LON:BNC) and HSBC (LON:HSBA) are both large-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 64.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Banco Santander pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HSBC pays out 53.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, HSBC had 7 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for HSBC and 2 mentions for Banco Santander. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.00 indicating that HSBC is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Banco Santander
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
HSBC
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than Banco Santander. Banco Santander is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HSBC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Banco Santander£60.47B2.11£14.20B£105.008.45
HSBC£67.61B3.35£29.03B£120.0011.01

Banco Santander has a net margin of 21.70% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 15.73% beat HSBC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Banco Santander21.70% 15.73% 0.73%
HSBC 17.67%12.07%0.80%

38.3% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.9% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of Banco Santander shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of HSBC shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Banco Santander has a beta of 0.955, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HSBC has a beta of 0.574, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

HSBC has a consensus price target of GBX 1,300.50, suggesting a potential downside of 1.53%. Given HSBC's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe HSBC is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Banco Santander
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
HSBC
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

Summary

HSBC beats Banco Santander on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Banco Santander compare to Barclays?

Barclays (LON:BARC) and Banco Santander (LON:BNC) are both large-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Barclays presently has a consensus target price of GBX 527.50, indicating a potential upside of 25.23%. Given Barclays' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Barclays is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Barclays
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Banco Santander
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Banco Santander has higher revenue and earnings than Barclays. Banco Santander is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Barclays, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Barclays£29.59B1.94£4.87B£43.409.71
Banco Santander£60.47B2.11£14.20B£105.008.45

In the previous week, Barclays had 46 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 48 mentions for Barclays and 2 mentions for Banco Santander. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.00 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Barclays
27 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Banco Santander
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

39.1% of Barclays shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.3% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Barclays shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Banco Santander shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Barclays pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Barclays pays out 19.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banco Santander pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Banco Santander has a net margin of 21.70% compared to Barclays' net margin of 17.81%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 15.73% beat Barclays' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Barclays17.81% 9.46% 0.32%
Banco Santander 21.70%15.73%0.73%

Barclays has a beta of 0.896, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Banco Santander has a beta of 0.955, indicating that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Banco Santander beats Barclays on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Banco Santander compare to Lloyds Banking Group?

Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) and Banco Santander (LON:BNC) are both large-cap financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Lloyds Banking Group has a net margin of 25.91% compared to Banco Santander's net margin of 21.70%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 15.73% beat Lloyds Banking Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lloyds Banking Group25.91% 10.75% 0.57%
Banco Santander 21.70%15.73%0.73%

Lloyds Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Lloyds Banking Group pays out 43.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banco Santander pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Lloyds Banking Group had 16 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Lloyds Banking Group and 2 mentions for Banco Santander. Lloyds Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.00 indicating that Lloyds Banking Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lloyds Banking Group
4 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Banco Santander
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Lloyds Banking Group has a beta of 0.935, indicating that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Banco Santander has a beta of 0.955, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Banco Santander has higher revenue and earnings than Lloyds Banking Group. Banco Santander is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lloyds Banking Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lloyds Banking Group£20.52B2.68£4.79B£7.6012.38
Banco Santander£60.47B2.11£14.20B£105.008.45

58.1% of Lloyds Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.3% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Lloyds Banking Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Banco Santander shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Lloyds Banking Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 113.44, suggesting a potential upside of 20.61%. Given Lloyds Banking Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Lloyds Banking Group is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lloyds Banking Group
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Banco Santander
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Lloyds Banking Group beats Banco Santander on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Banco Santander compare to NatWest Group?

NatWest Group (LON:NWG) and Banco Santander (LON:BNC) are both large-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

NatWest Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 727.14, indicating a potential upside of 30.32%. Given NatWest Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe NatWest Group is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NatWest Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Banco Santander
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

NatWest Group has a beta of 0.828, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Banco Santander has a beta of 0.955, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Banco Santander had 2 more articles in the media than NatWest Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Banco Santander and 0 mentions for NatWest Group. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Banco Santander'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
NatWest Group Neutral
Banco Santander Neutral

NatWest Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. NatWest Group pays out 46.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banco Santander pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

25.5% of NatWest Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.3% of Banco Santander shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of NatWest Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Banco Santander shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Banco Santander has a net margin of 21.70% compared to NatWest Group's net margin of 20.12%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 15.73% beat NatWest Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NatWest Group20.12% 14.55% 0.64%
Banco Santander 21.70%15.73%0.73%

Banco Santander has higher revenue and earnings than NatWest Group. NatWest Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Banco Santander, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NatWest Group£16.99B2.62£4.43B£69.807.99
Banco Santander£60.47B2.11£14.20B£105.008.45

Summary

Banco Santander beats NatWest Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Banco Santander compare to Reckitt Benckiser Group?

Banco Santander (LON:BNC) and Reckitt Benckiser Group (LON:RKT) are both large-cap banking companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Reckitt Benckiser Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 214.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Banco Santander pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Reckitt Benckiser Group pays out 44.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Banco Santander has a beta of 0.955, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Reckitt Benckiser Group has a beta of 0.249, indicating that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

Banco Santander has higher revenue and earnings than Reckitt Benckiser Group. Banco Santander is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Reckitt Benckiser Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Banco Santander£60.47B2.11£14.20B£105.008.45
Reckitt Benckiser Group£14.21B2.06£1.49B£486.679.38

38.3% of Banco Santander shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.6% of Reckitt Benckiser Group shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Banco Santander shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Reckitt Benckiser Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Reckitt Benckiser Group has a net margin of 25.23% compared to Banco Santander's net margin of 21.70%. Reckitt Benckiser Group's return on equity of 38.45% beat Banco Santander's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Banco Santander21.70% 15.73% 0.73%
Reckitt Benckiser Group 25.23%38.45%7.51%

In the previous week, Reckitt Benckiser Group had 1 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Reckitt Benckiser Group and 2 mentions for Banco Santander. Reckitt Benckiser Group's average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.00 indicating that Reckitt Benckiser Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Banco Santander
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Reckitt Benckiser Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Reckitt Benckiser Group has a consensus price target of GBX 6,204.29, suggesting a potential upside of 35.89%. Given Reckitt Benckiser Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Reckitt Benckiser Group is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Banco Santander
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Reckitt Benckiser Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Summary

Reckitt Benckiser Group beats Banco Santander on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BNC vs. The Competition

MetricBanco SantanderBanks IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£127.00B£137.78B£5.17B£2.60B
Dividend Yield2.44%3.88%5.25%6.15%
P/E Ratio8.4517.7015.92365.91
Price / Sales2.1185.45996.1588,030.08
Price / Cash0.091.2090.2527.89
Price / Book1.341.696.597.74
Net Income£14.20B£10.30B£1.15B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.44%-0.57%-0.26%0.21%
1 Month Performance-4.00%-0.36%1.19%1.56%
1 Year Performance52.93%43.57%18.11%77.95%

Banco Santander Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BNC
Banco Santander
N/AGBX 887
+0.5%
N/A+54.5%£127.00B£60.47B8.45206,500
HSBA
HSBC
2.5613 of 5 stars
GBX 1,339
+1.5%
GBX 1,272.38
-5.0%
+50.2%£229.61B£67.61B11.16219,000
BARC
Barclays
4.1691 of 5 stars
GBX 422.35
+1.8%
GBX 527.50
+24.9%
+30.7%£57.58B£29.59B9.7387,400
LLOY
Lloyds Banking Group
3.7889 of 5 stars
GBX 94.86
+0.8%
GBX 113.44
+19.6%
+25.8%£55.39B£20.52B12.4859,400
NWG
NatWest Group
4.4106 of 5 stars
GBX 570.23
+1.3%
GBX 727.14
+27.5%
+12.0%£44.78B£16.99B8.1761,000

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