Analysts give Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating amid steady earnings and dividend news.

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria (BBVA) received a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' from five analysts, reflecting mixed views with some upgrades and downgrades recently. The bank reported quarterly earnings of $0.50 per share, matching expectations, and revenue exceeding estimates at $11.49 billion. BBVA declared a dividend of $0.7084 per share, payable April 27, with a payout ratio of 30.46%. The stock trades between $11.59 and $26.20 over the past year, with a market cap of $118 billion. Investor interest remains steady with some new and increased stakes by hedge funds. BBVA continues to operate as a major Spanish multinational bank offering diverse financial services.