BBVA Nears Completion of First Tranche in €1.25 Billion Share Buyback

Banco Bilbao ( (BBVA) ) has shared an announcement.

BBVA has provided an update on the first tranche of its ongoing share buyback program, managed by J.P. Morgan SE, detailing transactions in its shares executed between 23 and 27 February 2026. The purchases so far amount to about €1.25 billion, representing roughly 83.43% of the maximum planned cash allocation for this initial phase of the buyback.

The progress of the repurchase underscores BBVA’s continued capital management strategy, which typically aims to enhance shareholder returns and optimize its capital structure. By nearing completion of the first tranche, the bank signals confidence in its balance sheet strength and may improve earnings per share, with potential implications for its valuation and positioning within the European banking sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (BBVA) stock is a Hold with a $25.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Banco Bilbao stock, see the BBVA Stock Forecast page.

More about Banco Bilbao

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) is a Spain-based global banking group that provides retail and commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and related financial services. The bank focuses on key markets such as Spain, Latin America, and other international regions, competing as a major European financial institution with a strong presence in digital banking and capital markets activities.

Average Trading Volume: 1,874,555

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $126.4B

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