Banco Santander (SAN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Banco Santander - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
3

Buy
6

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Banco Santander in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for SAN.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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SAN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/15/25 to 6/15/26	1 Month Ago 5/16/25 to 5/16/26	3 Months Ago 3/17/25 to 3/17/26	1 Year Ago 6/15/24 to 6/15/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

SAN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

SAN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Banco Santander Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Banco Santander	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.30	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	28.14% Upside	13.97% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SAN News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating
5/12/2026	Santander 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
5/8/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy (A-) ➝ Buy (B+)
3/23/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight
2/23/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Outperform
2/16/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
1/13/2026	Kepler Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
1/6/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
12/18/2025	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/18/2025	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/16/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong Sell
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6/4/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Marta Romero Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy
2/24/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	H. Cruz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Moderate Buy

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Should I Buy Banco Santander Stock? SAN Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, June 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Banco Santander pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Banco Santander
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Banco Santander, S.A.:

The current stock price is around $8.60, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the banking sector.
Banco Santander, S.A. has a diverse range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management, which can provide stability and growth potential.
The company has shown resilience with a 52-week performance increase, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for continued growth.
With a significant average daily trading volume, Banco Santander, S.A. offers liquidity, making it easier for investors to buy and sell shares without impacting the stock price significantly.
Institutional ownership is present, which can be a sign of confidence from larger investors in the company's long-term prospects.

Banco Santander
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Banco Santander, S.A. for these reasons:

The short percentage of float is relatively low, indicating that there may not be significant bearish sentiment currently, but it could suggest limited upside potential if the stock does not perform well.
Recent month-to-month changes in shares shorted show a decrease, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
With a relatively low institutional ownership percentage, there may be less support from larger investors, which can affect stock stability.
The company operates in a highly competitive banking industry, which can impact profitability and growth opportunities.
As a foreign bank, Banco Santander, S.A. may be subject to regulatory changes and economic conditions in multiple countries, adding an element of risk for investors.

SAN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Banco Santander in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SAN shares.

According to analysts, Banco Santander's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Banco Santander's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Banco Santander has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley, Santander, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Banco Santander more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Banco Santander is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how SAN compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:SAN) was last updated on 6/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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Banco Santander (SAN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Banco Santander - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

SAN Analyst Ratings Over Time

SAN Analyst Recommendations By Month

SAN Price Targets by Month

Banco Santander Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Banco Santander Stock? SAN Pros and Cons Explained

Banco Santander
Bull Case

Banco Santander
Bear Case

SAN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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Banco Santander (SAN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Banco Santander - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

SAN Analyst Ratings Over Time

SAN Analyst Recommendations By Month

SAN Price Targets by Month

Banco Santander Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Banco Santander Stock? SAN Pros and Cons Explained

Banco Santander Bull Case

Banco Santander Bear Case

SAN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Banco Santander stock right now?

Does Banco Santander's stock price have much downside?

Has Banco Santander been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently?

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