Who is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria?

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbaŋko βilˈβao βiθˈkaʝa aɾxenˈtaɾja] ), better known by its initialism BBVA, is a Spanish multinational financial services company based in Madrid and Bilbao, Spain.

When did Argentaria become a public bank?

In 1991, the Spanish government of Felipe González created the public bank Argentaria, grouping in it the Spanish public banks. Subsequently, between 1993 and 1998 the process of privatization of the entity was carried out. BBV and Argentaria announced their merger project on October 19, 1999, with the aim of continuing to create value.

What countries does Banco Vizcaya Argentaria operate in?

The company provides its products through online and mobile channels. It operates in Spain, Mexico, South America, the United States, Turkey, Asia, and rest of Europe. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain.

Should you buy Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) stock?

There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BBVA shares. View BBVA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. How have BBVA shares performed in 2023? Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock was trading at $6.01 at the start of the year.