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Banco Santander (SAN) Competitors

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$12.06 +0.02 (+0.12%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$12.10 +0.04 (+0.33%)
As of 05/22/2026 07:58 PM Eastern
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SAN vs. BAC, HSBC, RY, MUFG, and C

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 Bank of America (BAC), HSBC (HSBC), Royal Bank Of Canada (RY), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), and Citigroup (C). These companies are all part of the "banking" industry.

How does Banco Santander compare to Bank of America?

Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

In the previous week, Bank of America had 82 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 87 mentions for Bank of America and 5 mentions for Banco Santander. Bank of America's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.18 indicating that Bank of America 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)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Bank of America
54 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

9.2% of Banco Santander shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.7% of Bank of America shares are held by institutional investors. 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Bank of America shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Banco Santander$66.36B2.67$15.95B$1.219.96
Bank of America$191.57B1.92$30.51B$4.0412.82

Banco Santander has a net margin of 26.92% compared to Bank of America's net margin of 16.78%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 12.23% beat Bank of America's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Banco Santander26.92% 12.23% 0.74%
Bank of America 16.78%11.49%0.93%

Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Bank of America pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Banco Santander pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of America pays out 27.7% 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. Bank of America has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Bank of America is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Banco Santander has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of America has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Bank of America has a consensus price target of $61.06, indicating a potential upside of 17.87%. Given Bank of America's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bank of America is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Banco Santander
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
Bank of America
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

Summary

Bank of America beats Banco Santander on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Banco Santander compare to HSBC?

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

HSBC has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Banco Santander has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, HSBC had 26 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for HSBC and 5 mentions for Banco Santander. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.18 indicating that HSBC is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

1.5% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.2% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of HSBC shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

HSBC pays an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. HSBC pays out 32.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banco Santander pays out 17.4% 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.

HSBC presently has a consensus target price of $63.00, indicating a potential downside of 31.47%. Given HSBC's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe HSBC is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HSBC
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45
Banco Santander
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

Banco Santander has a net margin of 26.92% compared to HSBC's net margin of 16.06%. HSBC's return on equity of 13.35% beat Banco Santander's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HSBC16.06% 13.35% 0.82%
Banco Santander 26.92%12.23%0.74%

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
HSBC$131.35B2.41$22.29B$6.1015.07
Banco Santander$66.36B2.67$15.95B$1.219.96

Summary

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

How does Banco Santander compare to Royal Bank Of Canada?

Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) and Royal Bank Of Canada (NYSE:RY) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Royal Bank Of Canada pays an annual dividend of $4.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Banco Santander pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Royal Bank Of Canada pays out 45.2% 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. Royal Bank Of Canada has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Royal Bank Of Canada is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Banco Santander$66.36B2.67$15.95B$1.219.96
Royal Bank Of Canada$98.11B2.70$14.54B$10.4518.15

Banco Santander has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Royal Bank Of Canada has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Royal Bank Of Canada has a consensus price target of $162.00, indicating a potential downside of 14.59%. Given Royal Bank Of Canada's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Royal Bank Of Canada is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Banco Santander
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
Royal Bank Of Canada
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Banco Santander has a net margin of 26.92% compared to Royal Bank Of Canada's net margin of 15.28%. Royal Bank Of Canada's return on equity of 17.12% beat Banco Santander's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Banco Santander26.92% 12.23% 0.74%
Royal Bank Of Canada 15.28%17.12%0.94%

9.2% of Banco Santander shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.3% of Royal Bank Of Canada shares are held by institutional investors. 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Royal Bank Of Canada had 7 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Royal Bank Of Canada and 5 mentions for Banco Santander. Royal Bank Of Canada's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.18 indicating that Royal Bank Of Canada 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)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Royal Bank Of Canada
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Royal Bank Of Canada beats Banco Santander on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Banco Santander compare to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group?

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG) and Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, dividends and earnings.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has a beta of 0.4, meaning that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Banco Santander has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Banco Santander had 1 more articles in the media than Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Banco Santander and 4 mentions for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.18 indicating that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Banco Santander
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Banco Santander
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $0.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group pays out 27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banco Santander pays out 17.4% 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 26.92% compared to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's net margin of 16.65%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 12.23% beat Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group16.65% 11.07% 0.60%
Banco Santander 26.92%12.23%0.74%

13.6% of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.2% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group$97.13B2.37$16.12B$1.4113.76
Banco Santander$66.36B2.67$15.95B$1.219.96

Summary

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Banco Santander tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Banco Santander compare to Citigroup?

Citigroup (NYSE:C) and Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) are both large-cap banking companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and profitability.

71.7% of Citigroup shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.2% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Citigroup shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Citigroup$168.30B1.27$14.31B$8.0715.50
Banco Santander$66.36B2.67$15.95B$1.219.96

Banco Santander has a net margin of 26.92% compared to Citigroup's net margin of 9.35%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 12.23% beat Citigroup's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Citigroup9.35% 9.19% 0.67%
Banco Santander 26.92%12.23%0.74%

Citigroup currently has a consensus price target of $137.62, suggesting a potential upside of 10.01%. Given Citigroup's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Citigroup is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Citigroup
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Banco Santander
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

Citigroup pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Citigroup pays out 29.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banco Santander pays out 17.4% 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. Citigroup has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Citigroup is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Citigroup has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Banco Santander has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Citigroup had 116 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 121 mentions for Citigroup and 5 mentions for Banco Santander. Citigroup's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.18 indicating that Citigroup is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Citigroup
73 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
11 Negative mention(s)
10 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Banco Santander
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Citigroup beats Banco Santander on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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SAN vs. The Competition

MetricBanco SantanderBANKS IndustryFinance SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$176.86B$78.14B$13.60B$23.20B
Dividend Yield1.76%3.48%5.84%4.10%
P/E Ratio9.9610.0524.8327.82
Price / Sales2.674.65153.6224.50
Price / Cash9.1710.6520.1525.12
Price / Book1.341.592.154.74
Net Income$15.95B$7.50B$1.13B$1.07B
7 Day Performance1.65%1.54%0.61%1.45%
1 Month Performance0.92%0.20%-0.07%1.58%
1 Year Performance52.21%29.49%12.01%28.44%

Banco Santander Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SAN
Banco Santander
3.3317 of 5 stars
$12.06
+0.1%
N/A+52.2%$176.86B$66.36B9.96198,403
BAC
Bank of America
4.9924 of 5 stars
$50.64
+1.7%
$61.06
+20.6%
+19.9%$353.20B$191.57B12.53213,000
HSBC
HSBC
4.5484 of 5 stars
$90.18
+2.0%
$63.00
-30.1%
+55.2%$303.74B$131.35B14.78208,720
RY
Royal Bank Of Canada
3.8709 of 5 stars
$184.75
+0.7%
$162.00
-12.3%
+47.9%$256.34B$98.11B17.6896,628
MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
3.6004 of 5 stars
$19.21
+2.0%
N/A+43.2%$223.59B$97.13B13.63150,800

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