Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria (BBVA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (NYSE: BBVA) is a global financial institution headquartered in Bilbao, Spain. Established through the 1999 merger of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya and Argentaria, BBVA traces its origins to the mid-19th century and has grown into one of Europe’s leading banks. The company offers a comprehensive range of banking products and services designed to meet the needs of retail, corporate, and institutional clients.

Retail banking services at BBVA include deposit accounts, personal and mortgage loans, credit cards, payment solutions, and digital banking platforms. Its corporate and investment banking division provides tailored financing, advisory, and transactional services to businesses of all sizes, including project finance, trade finance, and capital markets solutions. Through its asset management arm, BBVA offers investment funds, wealth management strategies, and pension plans, while its insurance business delivers life, non-life, and health coverage products.

With a strong presence in over 30 countries, BBVA focuses particularly on Spain, Mexico, South America (notably Argentina, Colombia and Peru), Turkey, and the United States. The bank has invested heavily in digital transformation, pioneering mobile and online banking services that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. BBVA’s commitment to financial inclusion is reflected in its efforts to expand access to banking services in underserved regions.

Under the leadership of Chairman Carlos Torres Vila and a seasoned executive team, BBVA emphasizes sustainable growth and responsible banking practices. The institution places a high priority on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, integrating them into its business strategy to support long-term value creation for clients, shareholders, and communities worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $15.56 to $15.66
• 50-Day Range: $13.69 to $15.64
• 52-Week Range: $9.23 to $15.67
• Volume: 1.53 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.90 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $91.31 billion
• P/E Ratio: 8.28
• Dividend Yield: 4.73%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria scored higher than 35% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 2203rd out of 2,763 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria are expected to remain at $1.59 per share in the coming year.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria is 8.28, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.53.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria is 8.28, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.07.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria has a PEG Ratio of 1.52. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria has a P/B Ratio of 1.41. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.09% of the float of Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria has recently increased by 129.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.82%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria is 39.15%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria will have a dividend payout ratio of 46.54% next year. This indicates that Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.09% of the float of Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria has recently increased by 129.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.39

News Sentiment

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria has a news sentiment score of 0.39. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 2 people have searched for BBVA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.03% of the stock of Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 2.96% of the stock of Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria is held by institutions.

BBVA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BBVA shares performed this year?

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria's stock was trading at $9.72 at the start of the year. Since then, BBVA stock has increased by 60.9% and is now trading at $15.64.

How were Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria's earnings last quarter?

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria S.A. (NYSE:BBVA) released its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 29th. The bank reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.47. The bank earned $10.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $9.12 billion. Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.97% and a net margin of 28.85%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria: 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 Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria?

Shares of BBVA 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 Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria investors own include Broadcom (AVGO), BlackRock (BLK), ServiceNow (NOW), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), The Goldman Sachs Group (GS), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Meta Platforms (META).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/25 Dividend: 4/09/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend: 4/09/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/25/2025
• Last Earnings: 4/29/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - FOREIGN
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BBVA
• CIK: 842180
• Web: www.bbva.com
• Phone: (491) 537-7000
• Fax: 34-91-537-6766
• Employees: 125,916
• Year Founded: 1857

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.89
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.28
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.84
• P/E Growth: 1.52
• Net Income: $10.88 billion
• Net Margins: 28.85%
• Pretax Margin: 44.56%
• Return on Equity: 17.97%
• Return on Assets: 1.36%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.22
• Quick Ratio: 0.22

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $38.40 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.38
• Cash Flow: $2.18 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.17
• Book Value: $11.12 per share
• Price / Book: 1.41

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,837,940,000
• Free Float: 5,836,189,000
• Market Cap: $91.31 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.06