Banco Santander Advances €2.83 Billion Share Buyback Programme

Banco Santander ( (ES:SAN) ) has provided an update.

Banco Santander has provided an update on its ongoing share buyback programme, launched in February and carried out under EU market abuse regulations. Between 16 and 23 April 2026, the bank executed purchases of its own shares on several trading venues, including the Madrid stock exchange and various European platforms, as part of this capital management initiative.

By 23 April 2026, the bank had invested €2.83 billion in the buyback, representing about 56.3% of the programme’s maximum planned outlay and equivalent to roughly 16.9% of its outstanding shares as of 2021. The scale of the repurchases underscores Santander’s active approach to balance-sheet optimisation and shareholder remuneration, potentially boosting earnings per share and signalling confidence in its valuation and capital position.

More about Banco Santander

Banco Santander is a global banking group headquartered in Spain, operating across retail, commercial and corporate banking, as well as wealth management and other financial services. The bank has a strong presence in Europe and Latin America and is listed in Madrid under the ticker SAN, with its ordinary shares identified by ISIN ES0113900J37.

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