Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) is a major Spanish banking group with a broad international footprint, notably in Spain, Mexico and parts of Latin America and Turkey. With a market capitalisation of about $114.1bn, BBVA offers retail and corporate banking, asset management and insurance, and has prioritised digital transformation to improve customer reach and operating efficiency. Investors should be aware of the bank’s meaningful exposure to Mexico β€” a significant profit contributor β€” and its sensitivity to interest-rate cycles, credit conditions and foreign-exchange movements. Capital ratios are generally aligned with European requirements and the bank has historically returned cash via dividends, though payouts can vary with earnings and regulation. Potential attractions include scale in growth markets and ongoing technology investment; potential downsides include cyclical loan losses, regulatory shifts and emerging-market volatility. This information is educational only and not personalised financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results; suitability depends on your circumstances β€” consider speaking to a regulated adviser.

Why It's Moving

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.

BBVA strikes game-changing AI alliance with OpenAI to revolutionize banking services.

BBVA has sealed a strategic partnership with OpenAI, embedding advanced AI across its operations to deliver smarter, proactive customer experiences. This bold move positions the bank at the forefront of financial innovation, boosting efficiency and personalization amid a competitive sector push toward AI adoption.

Sentiment:
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  • BBVA partners with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT Enterprise bank-wide, accelerating a new AI-powered productivity model as highlighted by Chair Carlos Torres Vila.
  • The alliance enables direct integration of BBVA's products into ChatGPT, with demos already live in Italy and Germany for seamless user interactions.
  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praises BBVA's rapid AI adoption, signaling potential for industry-leading transformation and enhanced customer-centric banking.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Strong Buy

Analyst Rating

Analysts highly recommend buying BBVA's stock, expecting it to rise above its current price.

Above Average

Financial Health

BBVA is producing strong revenue and cash flow, indicating a healthy financial position.

Average

Dividend

BBVA's average dividend yield of 3.92% indicates a reasonable return for dividend-seeking investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $39.20 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Digital banking push

BBVA has invested heavily in digital services to lower costs and attract customers, which could improve margins over time β€” though execution risks remain.

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Emerging market exposure

Strong presence in Mexico and Latin America offers growth potential, but exposes earnings to currency moves and regional economic cycles.

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Rate sensitivity and risks

Earnings are influenced by interest-rate trends and credit conditions; rising rates can help margins but also raise default risk in weak economies.

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