Record Net Attributable Profit
Net attributable profit reached a record EUR 10.5 billion in 2025, up 4.5% year‑over‑year in current euros; quarterly net profit remained strong above EUR 2.5 billion.
Very Strong Loan Growth
Group loan portfolio increased 16.2% year‑over‑year at constant euros (11.7% in current euros); Spain loans +8% YoY and Mexico loans +7.5% YoY (9.9% YoY excluding USD FX impact).
High Profitability Metrics
Return on tangible equity remained industry‑leading at 19.3%; earnings per share EUR 1.78 (+5.8% YoY) and 5‑year EPS CAGR ~26%.
Strong Core Revenue Momentum
Gross income grew ~16.3% YoY (constant euros) driven by net interest income (+13.9% YoY) and fee income (+14.6% YoY); several business lines (insurance, payments, wealth management, enterprise) outgrew the bank average.
Outstanding Customer Acquisition and Cross‑sell
Record 11.5 million gross new customers in 2025; evidence of monetization (Spain revenue per customer 3.7x from year 1 to year 5; in Mexico 75% of credit cards sold in 2025 to customers acquired in last 5 years).
Best‑in‑class Efficiency and Controlled Costs
Group efficiency ratio improved to 38.8% (39.3% excluding VAT one‑off); Spain cost‑to‑income 33.1% and Mexico cost‑to‑income ~30% for the year.
Solid Asset Quality and Improved Risk Metrics
Group cost of risk improved to 139 bps YTD; NPL ratios and coverage improved year‑over‑year and quarter‑over‑quarter (South America NPL 4% with >90% coverage).
Capital Position & Shareholder Returns
CET1 was 13.75% in Dec‑2025 before distributions; regular distribution proposed EUR 5.2 billion (50% payout, EUR 0.92/share, +31% vs 2024) and continued execution of EUR 4 billion extraordinary buyback (first tranche in execution).
Progress vs Strategic Plan
Management reports being on track for 2025–2028 targets (cited midterm goals including cumulative profit and distributions), with continued investments in AI, digital initiatives and prioritized growth areas (enterprises, sustainability, capital‑light businesses).