Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA) operates in the Financial Services sector, within the Diversified Banks industry. Headquartered in Spain, BBVA provides retail, corporate, and investment banking services across multiple international markets.
Its core offerings include:
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Checking and savings accounts.
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Consumer and corporate lending.
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Mortgages and credit products.
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Asset and wealth management.
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Insurance and investment services.
BBVA maintains a strong presence in Spain and Mexico, with additional operations in Latin America, Europe, and the United States. The bank serves retail customers, small and medium-sized businesses, and multinational corporations.
Performance is influenced by interest rate trends, credit demand, regulatory developments, currency fluctuations, and digital banking adoption.
BBVA shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker BBVA.
History and Development
BBVA was founded in 1857 in Bilbao, Spain. Over time, it expanded through mergers, including the 1988 combination of Banco de Bilbao and Banco de Vizcaya, and the 1999 merger with Argentaria, forming the current BBVA structure.
During the 2000s, the bank expanded internationally, particularly in Latin America and the United States.
In recent years, BBVA has emphasized digital transformation, operational efficiency, and sustainable finance initiatives to strengthen competitiveness across its global banking operations.
Additional Information
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (United States) is listed on the NYSE and has a market capitalization of $132.20 Billions, with shareholders equity totaling $72.36 Billions.
The company employs approximately 123.174 people and operates in the Financial sector, within the Money Center Banks industry.
Over the past 12 months, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. reported $43.76 Billions in revenue, generating net income of $12.02 Billions.
Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 10.99, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.83, and a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 3.73%.
The company trades under the ticker BBVA.