Record Profit Achievement
Santander reported a record profit of €3.4 billion for Q1 2025, which is a 19% increase compared to Q1 2024.
Improved Capital Efficiency
Capital allocation improved profitability to 15.8% post AT1, and the CET1 ratio increased to 12.9%.
Revenue and Growth
Revenue increased by 5% supported by NII growth of 4%, excluding Argentina, and record fees with almost double-digit growth.
Operational Leverage and Efficiency Gains
Efficiency improved by 1 point, and ROTE increased by almost 2 points to 15.8%.
Strong Performance Across Segments
All business segments reported revenue and profit growth, with retail and consumer segments leading in transformation efforts.
Robust Credit Quality
Cost of risk improved to 1.14%, supported by low employment and easing monetary policies.
Shareholder Value Creation
Earnings per share rose to above €0.21, and buybacks since '21 have resulted in a 14% reduction in outstanding shares.