BBVA Banco Frances (BBAR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BBVA Banco Francés, a subsidiary of Spain’s Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), is one of Argentina’s leading financial institutions. Established in 1886 and rebranded following BBVA’s acquisition in the 1990s, the bank has built a strong presence in the domestic market by offering a full range of banking and financial services. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, BBVA Banco Francés combines a legacy of over a century in Argentine banking with the global expertise and technological resources of its parent company.

The bank’s core activities span retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, private banking, and wealth management. Retail customers have access to a wide array of products, including checking and savings accounts, personal and mortgage loans, credit and debit cards, as well as insurance solutions. On the corporate side, BBVA Banco Francés supports businesses of all sizes with working capital financing, trade finance, treasury and cash management services, and advisory for mergers and acquisitions.

BBVA Banco Francés operates an extensive network of branches and service points across Argentina, with a particular focus on Buenos Aires and key provincial markets. In recent years, the bank has invested heavily in digital transformation, expanding its online and mobile banking platforms to enhance customer convenience and streamline operations. These digital channels support electronic account opening, remote loan applications, instant payment services, and real-time financial management tools for both individual and corporate clients.

Governed by a local board of directors and overseen by an executive leadership team aligned with BBVA’s global strategic framework, BBVA Banco Francés places strong emphasis on corporate governance, risk management, and sustainability. The bank actively promotes financial inclusion and environmental responsibility through targeted lending programs and partnerships with community organizations. As a member of the BBVA group, it leverages international best practices to drive innovation and deliver comprehensive banking solutions tailored to the Argentine market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $15.36 to $16.17
• 50-Day Range: $15.42 to $22.34
• 52-Week Range: $7.05 to $25.01
• Volume: 492,295 shs
• Average Volume: 753,231 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.27 billion
• P/E Ratio: 9.36
• Dividend Yield: 6.13%
• Price Target: $22.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

BBVA Banco Frances Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

BBVA Banco Frances scored higher than 97% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 42nd out of 906 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

BBVA Banco Frances has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

BBVA Banco Frances has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 37.63%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for BBVA Banco Frances are expected to grow by 37.63% in the coming year, from $1.94 to $2.67 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of BBVA Banco Frances is 9.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.93.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of BBVA Banco Frances is 9.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.03.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

BBVA Banco Frances has a P/B Ratio of 1.11. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.73% of the float of BBVA Banco Frances has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BBVA Banco Frances has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BBVA Banco Frances has recently decreased by 7.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

BBVA Banco Frances is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.01%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

BBVA Banco Frances does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of BBVA Banco Frances is 57.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, BBVA Banco Frances will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.70% next year. This indicates that BBVA Banco Frances will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.73% of the float of BBVA Banco Frances has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BBVA Banco Frances has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BBVA Banco Frances has recently decreased by 7.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

BBVA Banco Frances has a news sentiment score of 1.09. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.74 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for BBVA Banco Frances this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for BBAR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added BBVA Banco Frances to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: N/A
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, BBVA Banco Frances insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

BBAR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BBAR shares performed this year?

BBVA Banco Frances' stock was trading at $19.06 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BBAR shares have decreased by 17.6% and is now trading at $15.71.

How were BBVA Banco Frances' earnings last quarter?

BBVA Banco Frances S.A. (NYSE:BBAR) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 21st. The bank reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.26 by $0.02. The bank earned $667.94 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $751.69 billion. BBVA Banco Frances had a net margin of 8.31% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.53%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does BBVA Banco Frances have any subsidiaries?

BBVA Banco Frances subsidiaries include 4D INTERNET SOLUTIONS, ACTIVOS MACORP, ALCALA 120 PROMOC. Y GEST.IMMOB. S.L., ANIDA DESARROLLOS INMOBILIARIOS, ANIDA GERMANIA IMMOBILIEN ONE, ANIDA GRUPO INMOBILIARIO, ANIDA INMOBILIARIA, and more.

How do I buy shares of BBVA Banco Frances?

Shares of BBAR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of BBVA Banco Frances own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BBVA Banco Frances investors own include Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Builders FirstSource (BLDR), NVIDIA (NVDA), Ciena (CIEN), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), AMC Entertainment (AMC) and Bank of America (BAC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/21/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/20/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - FOREIGN
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BBAR
• CIK: 913059
• Web: www.bbva.com.ar
• Phone: 541143480000
• Fax: 54-11-4346-4320
• Employees: 6,289
• Year Founded: 1857

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $22.50
• High Stock Price Target: $27.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $18.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +45.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.71
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.02
• Forward P/E Ratio: 7.95
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $396.45 million
• Net Margins: 8.31%
• Pretax Margin: 12.67%
• Return on Equity: 13.53%
• Return on Assets: 2.54%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.19
• Current Ratio: 1.05
• Quick Ratio: 1.05

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.86 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.65
• Cash Flow: $1.96 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.88
• Book Value: $14.09 per share
• Price / Book: 1.09

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 204,240,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $3.15 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.19