Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.

NYSE:BBAR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$4.2b

Banco BBVA Argentina Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Banco BBVA Argentina has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 35.4%, while the Banks industry saw earnings growing at 3.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 37.8% per year. Banco BBVA Argentina's return on equity is 6.1%, and it has net margins of 7.1%.

Key information

35.35%

Earnings growth rate

35.35%

EPS growth rate

Banks Industry Growth11.18%
Revenue growth rate37.77%
Return on equity6.07%
Net Margin7.13%
Next Earnings Update27 Aug 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jun 18

BBVA Argentina: Good Operating Performance, But Premium Valuation Makes Me Cautious

Summary BBVA Argentina maintains strong credit growth and operational improvements but faces rising credit costs and earnings volatility. BBAR's net interest income and fee income grew 27% and 28% YoY, respectively, with cost-to-income ratio improving to 51%. Non-performing loans increased to 5.6%, though BBAR's asset quality remains better than peers; ROE is expected to reach low to mid-teens in 2026. I maintain a 'Hold' rating on BBAR given fair valuation, improved ROE outlook, but uncertainty from upcoming 2027 presidential elections. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 26

Banco BBVA Argentina:  Why Banks Are Not The Best Option For The Argentine Play

Summary Banco BBVA Argentina faces challenges as Argentine banks must revert to traditional banking amid economic normalization and increased local bank market share. President Milei's devaluation and fiscal reforms led to financial surplus, reduced inflation, and significant recovery in Argentine debt and stock market performance. Understanding Argentina's unique macroeconomic context and banking sector dynamics is crucial for evaluating BBVA's operating environment and future challenges. Fiscal balance and reduced public spending are non-negotiable for the current administration, significantly impacting the banking sector and investment landscape. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 23

BBVA Argentina Is The Best 2025 Buy: Leveraging On Milei's Miracle

Summary BBVA Argentina (BBAR) is poised for significant growth due to Argentina's economic recovery under President Javier Milei's liberal policies, benefiting from stabilized currency and reduced inflation. Milei's reforms, including cutting public spending, reducing taxes, and stabilizing the Argentinian Peso, have led to a dramatic improvement in Argentina's economic indicators. BBAR has shown impressive financial performance, with substantial increases in loans, deposits, and reduced non-performing loans, indicating a strong foundation for future growth. Despite some risks, such as political instability and carry trade issues, BBAR remains a strong investment with a projected high CAGR and solid fundamentals. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 21

Banco BBVA Argentina: Not The Best Play Among Argentine Banks

Summary Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. is expected to benefit from Argentina's economic reforms, but has weaker fundamentals compared to peers, making it a less attractive investment. The bank's loan-to-deposit ratio is conservative at 66%, providing room for loan growth, but its operating efficiency and profitability lag competitors. Despite a favorable macroeconomic backdrop, BBVA Argentina's recent performance has been mixed, with declining net interest income and higher efficiency ratios. Although BBAR stock offers an attractive dividend yield, its earnings volatility and potential dividend cuts reduce its appeal for income investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 04

Banco BBVA Argentina: Let Your Winners Run

Summary Argentina's improving economy and inflation trends support a bullish outlook for BBVA Argentina. BBVA Argentina's strong earnings growth, improved efficiency ratio, and prudent risk management indicate robust financial health and potential for further stock price appreciation. Increased consumer confidence and privatization efforts under Milei's economic reforms bolster the bank's lending activities and overall profitability. Shares are a buy with a price target of $14. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 16

Banco BBVA Argentina: The Trend Is Your Friend

Summary Argentinian bank stocks, including Banco BBVA Argentina and Banco Macro, have seen gains of over 100% since the election of Milei in late 2023. Banco BBVA Argentina has shown decent performance despite the challenging macroeconomic environment in Argentina. The macro scene in Argentina is improving, which could lead to further gains for Banco BBVA Argentina. Shares are a buy with a price target range between $11-$14. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 05

Banco BBVA Argentina: Caution Warranted Ahead Of More 'Shock Therapy'

Summary Like the rest of the banking sector, Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. is on course for a highly volatile near-term path. The guidance bar also seems a tad high, and the bank may need to reset expectations sooner rather than later. There are compelling reasons to own Banco BBVA Argentina stock long term, but re-rated valuations limit the safety margin. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 02

Banco BBVA Argentina: Asymmetric Bet On Argentinean Banking

Summary Banco BBVA Argentina is well positioned to benefit from the ongoing digital transformation in the banking industry and the large unbanked population in Argentina. The upcoming presidential elections in Argentina might lead to a political pendulum swing from left to right, which may favor the country's equity markets. BBAR is a safe and profitable bank with a robust balance sheet structure. It has a well-diversified portfolio of loans funded primarily by time deposits and savings accounts. I give a strong buy rating for BBAR despite being overvalued based on Excess Return calculations. The bank is cheap compared to its LATAM peers. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 20

Banco BBVA Argentina goes ex-dividend tomorrow

Banco BBVA Argentina (NYSE:BBAR) had declared $0.017/share dividend. Payable Oct. 31; for shareholders of record Oct. 24; ex-div Oct. 21. See BBAR Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 23

Banco BBVA Argentina reports Q2 results

Banco BBVA Argentina press release (NYSE:BBAR): Q2 adjusted net income was R$15.9B, 235.8% higher than the R$4.7B reported on 1Q22, and 34.2% higher than the R$11.8B reported on 2Q21. Operating income was R$32B, 10.2% above the R$29B recorded in 1Q22 and 51.9% over the $21.1 billion recorded in 2Q21.
Seeking Alpha • Jan 02

Banco BBVA Argentina Is Trading At A Discount From Historic Earnings

BBAR is an established Argentinian bank with the third largest deposit base. Because the country is in a deep crisis and financially isolated from the world, the financial system is not under heavy macro risk. Because Argentina is an inflationary country, lender risk is also reduced. However, BBAR trades at a small discount from its current earnings and an even bigger discount from historic earnings. If the Argentinian economy continues to recover, BBAR's earnings will return to historic averages.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Banco BBVA Argentina makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:BBAR Revenue, expenses and earnings (ARS Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 263,146,824224,4071,218,7870
31 Dec 253,138,950249,9911,214,6160
30 Sep 253,410,353311,1471,360,8830
30 Jun 253,551,224407,3871,348,9400
31 Mar 254,045,358511,2021,358,5990
31 Dec 244,666,235464,6841,298,4420
30 Sep 245,329,856482,0821,160,4130
30 Jun 245,466,203380,5151,143,9940
31 Mar 245,198,105346,6841,074,8590
31 Dec 234,323,085358,311984,8900
30 Sep 233,302,871331,370903,8380
30 Jun 232,581,586325,055713,4430
31 Mar 231,837,313241,681541,8440
31 Dec 221,290,492183,153392,4210
30 Sep 22705,17375,267229,5460
30 Jun 22552,35158,009194,6980
31 Mar 22380,00823,421139,1950
31 Dec 21295,78418,308114,7370
30 Sep 21239,31629,38090,6220
30 Jun 21205,79028,62278,1340
31 Mar 21167,03620,00463,9930
31 Dec 20290,80729,551107,2840
30 Sep 20137,19511,81052,1520
30 Jun 20130,87814,13148,4770
31 Mar 20130,49016,71744,4220
31 Dec 19128,21419,71140,9840
30 Sep 19127,73313,52344,5230
30 Jun 19111,2468,78237,2020
31 Mar 1983,8391,29532,2720
31 Dec 1862,670-2,29228,4910
30 Sep 1841,2185,48720,6840
30 Jun 1836,7373,86019,8920
31 Mar 1835,4192,90718,7490
31 Dec 1751,4472,92928,0590
30 Sep 1721,2683,6769,5150
30 Jun 1719,0623,2288,1820
31 Mar 1716,1823,0207,2540
31 Dec 1615,2583,6446,7390
30 Sep 1615,1454,2505,8840
30 Jun 1614,5534,3155,3090
31 Mar 1613,4084,0194,6710
31 Dec 1512,6743,7844,5800
30 Sep 1511,7203,4114,0040

Quality Earnings: BBAR has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: BBAR's current net profit margins (7.1%) are lower than last year (12.6%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: BBAR's earnings have grown significantly by 35.4% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: BBAR's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: BBAR had negative earnings growth (-56.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Banks industry average (25%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: BBAR's Return on Equity (6.1%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/31 23:45
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/31 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Analyst Sources

Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. is covered by 9 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Lucas RamirezBofA Global Research
Brian FloresCitigroup Inc
Daer LabartaDeutsche Bank