“BBVA faces 2026 with confidence to continue growing and leading banking in the age of artificial intelligence”
Publish Date: 2026-03-20 07:35:00
Source Domain: www.bbva.com
- BBVA’s 2025 was deemed “exceptional,” achieving record net attributable profit of €10.5 billion amidst a challenging international climate marked by geopolitical fragmentation and armed conflicts.
- The bank expanded its customer base to over 81 million, with more than 11.5 million new customers, two-thirds of whom acquired through digital channels, highlighting the growing trust relationship.
- BBVA invested over €134 billion in sustainable business and €30.2 billion in social initiatives as part of its commitment to a sustainable economic transition.
- The bank’s strong financial performance was underscored by a rise in ROTE to 19.3%, resulting in a record net attributable profit and a €0.92 per share dividend—the highest in BBVA’s history.
- BBVA is actively steering its operations through artificial intelligence and a talented, customer-focused team, aiming to lead the banking sector in the age of AI transformation.
- The bank’s lending grew at a 16% rate, supporting thousands of personal and business projects, setting it apart with the highest lending growth compared to its European competitors.
