Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $146.83B. It ranks number 6 by market capitalization among the 20 Commercial Banks, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its ROE of 50.2% is the highest of the 12 peers that report one.
For BBVA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 21.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 11.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How BBVA ranks among 5172 stocks
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Commercial Banks, NEC peers listed below that report each metric. Statement values were filed in EUR and are shown converted to USD (flows at the trailing twelve-month average rate, balances at the balance-sheet date rate).
Valuation & Market
| Metric | BBVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $146.83B | 6/20 |
| FCF/Share | $-7.81 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | BBVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 50.2% | 1/12 |
| ROA | 3.6% | 2/15 |
| Tax Rate | 31.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | BBVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 12.91x | 10/17 |
| Financial Leverage | 13.91x | 10/17 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | BBVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$41.39B | 18/20 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$44.59B | 10/11 |
| Capital Spending | -$3.21B | 8/11 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -201.5% | 14/16 |
Income Statement
| Metric | BBVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | $53.89B | – |
| Net Income | $35.13B | 2/15 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | BBVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 5709M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 45.5% | 3/12 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions, converted from EUR)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $69.11B | |
| Total Liabilities | $937.13B |
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (Commercial Banks, NEC): 23 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| BBVA Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. | ▼ | $146.83B |
| RY Royal Bank Of Canada | ▼ | $277.04B |
| MUFG Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group Inc | ▶ | $259.67B |
| TD Toronto Dominion Bank | ▼ | $203.40B |
| SAN Banco Santander, S.A. | ▼ | $195.37B |
| SMFG Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | ▼ | $160.23B |
| HDB Hdfc Bank Ltd | ▼ | $121.50B |
| BMO Bank Of Montreal /Can/ | ▼ | $118.44B |
| CM Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce /Can/ | ▼ | $104.22B |
| ING Ing Groep Nv | ▼ | $97.09B |
| LYG Lloyds Banking Group Plc | ▼ | $81.48B |
| BCS Barclays Plc | ▼ | $77.53B |
| NWG Natwest Group Plc | ▼ | $70.31B |
| BSBR Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. | ▼ | $20.90B |
| BSAC Banco Santander Chile | ▼ | $15.40B |
| GGAL Grupo Financiero Galicia Sa | ▼ | $6.02B |
| NTB Bank Of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd | ▼ | $2.34B |
| ESQ Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $1.44B |
| PGC Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp | ▶ | $769M |
| VBNK Versabank | ▶ | $710M |
| AVAL Grupo Aval Acciones Y Valores S.A. | ▶ | N/A |
| DJP Barclays Bank Plc | ▼ | N/A |
| WBKCY Westpac Banking Corp | ▼ | N/A |
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. stock predictions?
For BBVA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 21.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 11.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. forecasts updated?
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.'s industry peers?
23 issuers in our coverage, BBVA included, share the SEC industry code Commercial Banks, NEC. The largest are: Royal Bank Of Canada (RY), Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group Inc (MUFG), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD), Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG), Hdfc Bank Ltd (HDB).
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