Strong Net Attributable Profit
BBVA's net attributable profit in the quarter reached €2,627 billion, which is 26% above the results of the same quarter last year and 6% below last quarter's record results.
Significant Growth in Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share grew by 32% year-over-year, reaching €0.44.
Robust Tangible Book Value Increase
Tangible book value per share plus dividends increased by 16% year-over-year and 2.6% in the quarter.
Record Return on Tangible Equity
BBVA achieved a 20.1% return on tangible equity, which is a record for the bank.
Strong Net Fee and Commission Growth
Net fees and commissions increased by 28% year-over-year.
Improved CET1 Capital Ratio
The CET1 capital ratio increased by 9 basis points in the quarter to 12.84%.
Outstanding Efficiency Ratio
BBVA reported an efficiency ratio of 38.9%, which is an improvement of 429 basis points from last year.
Loan Growth in Core Markets
In Spain, loan growth improved to 1.5%, with consumer and credit card segments growing at 4.6%. In Mexico, loan growth accelerated to 12.3% year-over-year.
Strong Customer Acquisition
BBVA acquired 8.5 million new customers in the first nine months of 2024, with 67% through digital channels.
Sustainability Channeling
BBVA channeled €71 billion in sustainable business in the first nine months of 2024, reaching a total of €276 billion since 2018.