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Banco Santander SA ( (SAN) ) just unveiled an update.
Banco Santander reported a record attributable profit of €14.1 billion for 2025, up 12% year-on-year, driven by record fee income, disciplined cost reduction and stable credit quality, while growing its customer base by eight million to 180 million and lifting earnings per share by 17%. The bank improved its return on tangible equity to 16.3%, strengthened its CET1 capital ratio to a record 13.5%, met all its 2025 financial targets, and announced a €5 billion share buyback as part of a wider capital distribution plan; strategically, it highlighted the planned acquisition of US lender Webster, which is expected to significantly boost profitability in the US and support higher group returns and profit growth through 2028, underscoring Santander’s ambition to consolidate its position among leading global banks.
The most recent analyst rating on (SAN) stock is a Buy with a $14.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Banco Santander SA stock, see the SAN Stock Forecast page.
More about Banco Santander SA
Banco Santander SA is a global banking group headquartered in Spain, operating across retail, commercial and corporate banking, with a strong presence in Europe, the US and Latin America. The bank focuses on digital transformation and shared global platforms to streamline operations, enhance customer experience and drive growth, serving around 180 million customers worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 4,888,958
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $185.3B
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