BBVA Reports Record Profit Despite Failed Sabadell Takeover Bid
ByAinvest
Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 5:56 am ET1min read
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BBVA reports a record annual profit of €10.5 billion, up 4.5% YoY, driven by banking activity and customer growth. The Spanish banking giant added 11.5 million new clients in 2025 and saw lending increase by 16.2%. Despite its failed hostile takeover bid for Sabadell, BBVA's share price has risen 40% since October.
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