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BBVA Banco Francés S.A. ADR operates in the financial sector, within the commercial and retail banking subsector, with origins linked to the Spanish group Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), founded in the 19th century in Spain. The institution is part of an international banking conglomerate with significant operations in both emerging and developed markets.
The institutional formation took place in a private setting, under the regulation of the Argentine financial system, without direct government sponsorship. The initial motivations were related to the need to structure modern banking services to support economic development, commercial lending, and financial intermediation in the country.
The portfolio of products and services includes checking and savings accounts, consumer lending, corporate financing, credit cards, investment products, insurance, foreign exchange, payment solutions, and digital banking services for individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large corporations.
The operating market is predominantly domestic, concentrated in Argentina, with a significant presence in the country’s main economic regions, including Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Santa Fe, and Mendoza. Operations serve individual customers, local companies, and subsidiaries of multinational groups.
Market factors include Argentina’s macroeconomic environment, exchange rate volatility, inflation levels, monetary policy, banking regulation, competition with local and international banks, as well as the growing digitalization of financial services and the adoption of electronic channels.
The operational scale comprises millions of active customers, hundreds of physical branches, an extensive ATM network, and digital service platforms. Activities encompass retail banking, corporate banking, treasury operations, and financial asset management.
The operating structure is organized into business lines focused on individuals, companies, and large corporations, with integration into BBVA Group’s global technology systems. The corporate headquarters is located in Buenos Aires, with regional units distributed across Argentine territory.
The primary trading ticker is BBAR, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, representing American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) backed by common shares of BBVA Banco Francés S.A. in the U.S. equity market.
History and foundation
The bank was founded in 1886 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the establishment of Banco Francés del Río de la Plata, initially focused on financing foreign trade and supporting productive activities linked to the Argentine economy at the time.In the early years of operation, key challenges involved institutional consolidation, expansion of the customer base, and adaptation to recurring economic and political cycles. Early achievements included strengthening its position in trade finance and banking credit.
Expansion and growth took place throughout the 20th century, with the enlargement of the branch network, diversification of financial products, and incorporation of modern banking services, in line with the evolution of the Argentine financial system.
Historical milestones include the acquisition of control by the BBVA Group in 1996, consolidating integration into the international banking platform, and the completion of an initial public offering (IPO) of shares in the local market in earlier decades, followed by the structuring of ADRs traded in the United States.
Between 2020 and 2024, relevant developments included progress in the digitalization of banking services, operational adjustments amid Argentine macroeconomic volatility, regulatory changes, management of foreign exchange and credit risks, and impacts on financial results and ADR performance driven by global economic and financial conditions.
Additional Information
The Company BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 3.86 Billions, having an equity of $ 2.20 Billions.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 2.59 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 206.59 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 18.67, a P/BV ratio of 1.76 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of BBAR was at 0.81%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker BBAR.
