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Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR(BBVA)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
5-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$25.92
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BBVA

11/13/2026: BBVA (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria (BBVA) is a prominent multinational financial group with a robust presence in Europe and Latin America, particularly Mexico. The bank is recognized for its early and effective transition toward digital-first banking, which has become a core strength in managing costs and acquiring customers. Its primary growth opportunity lies in leveraging its leading position in emerging markets and enhancing digital financial services. Investors should monitor financial risks associated with macroeconomic volatility in these regions, as well as regulatory and execution challenges. The stock may suit value and income-oriented investors seeking a dividend-paying institution with a strong digital franchise.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitBBVA offers moderate growth linked to its digital strategy but faces cyclical banking headwinds.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock can follow positive trends during periods of rising interest rates but requires a strong upturn signal.
Value investorStrong fitBBVA often trades at attractive multiples relative to its earnings power and book value.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe bank provides a reliable and competitive dividend yield suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitEmerging market exposure and banking volatility make this less suitable for highly risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highBanking stocks are sensitive to interest rate changes and geopolitical news.
Valuation riskLowThe stock is generally reasonably valued compared to international banking peers.
Competition risk (fintech disruption)MediumDigital-first competitors continuously challenge traditional retail banking models.
Business qualityStrongThe bank possesses a robust franchise with strong margins in key markets.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividends are well-supported but subject to capital allocation decisions.
Execution riskMediumIntegrating digital services across diverse regulatory environments is complex.

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 141.88B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.38
1Y Target Price 28.03
Price to earnings Ratio 11.38
1Y Target Price 28.03
Volume (30-day avg) 1.8M shares
Beta 0.83
52 Weeks Range 19.30 - 29.18
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 19.30 - 29.18
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 4.34%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.28

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Financial Services

Constructive
Sentiment
Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
50.4%
Active BUY / eligible
61 / 121
30-Day BUY Count Change
+45
Market state
Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Banks - Diversified

BUY participation
33.3%
Active BUY / eligible
6 / 18
30-Day BUY Count Change
+4

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 95.52%
Avg. Invested days 57
Today’s Advisory PASS
Upturn Advisory Rating upturn star rating icon
Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 4.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BBVA receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BBVA has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+4.5%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 35.6%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+4.1%), very low insider ownership of 0.02%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BBVA's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $13.2B (35.6% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is BBVA's strongest growth driver at +167.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+4.1%, moderate) and earnings growth (+4.5%, moderate) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 3.7% (soft) and 99.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.02%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.24%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 0.22%
Fisher Asset Management, LLC 0.21%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 0.19%
FMR Inc 0.16%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BBVA generates approximately $836 of gross profit, $439 of operating income, and $356 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 31.43%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BBVA has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Retail BankingInterest income from loans and fee income from accounts.The bank earns most of its money by lending more than it pays for deposits.
Geography: MexicoHigh-margin banking operations and retail credit.Mexico is a massive profit engine for the company.
Digital BankingTransaction fees and high-efficiency banking delivery.Technology lowers the cost to serve each customer.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When -
Estimate 0.62
Actual 0.61

Profitability

Profit Margin 32.62%
Operating Margin (TTM) 54.25%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.37%
Return on Equity (TTM) 19.84%

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.38
Forward PE 9.57
Enterprise Value 176.78B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.99
Enterprise Value 176.78B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.99
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.41
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 5.47B
Shares Floating 5.43B
Shares Outstanding 5.47B
Shares Floating 5.43B
Percent Insiders 0.02
Percent Institutions 3.68

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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