BBVA Dividend Yield 2026: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) pays a $0.92 annual dividend, yielding 3.62% at $29.51/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-04-09. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 3.62%

Annual Dividend: $0.92 per share

Payout Ratio: 46.7%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-04-09

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 38

About Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. Dividend

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. dividend currently yields 3.62%, paid by one of Spain's largest banks with operations spanning retail banking, asset management, and corporate lending across Mexico, Turkey, South America, and beyond. BBVA has paid $0.92 per share over the trailing twelve months, with the next ex-dividend date set for April 9, 2026. The bank serves customers through 6,083 branches and digital channels, giving it a broad, geographically diversified revenue base. With a beta of 0.89, BBVA stock moves slightly less than the broader market, which appeals to income-focused investors who want yield without extreme price swings.

Dividend Safety

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. pays out 46.7% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40-60%). That level leaves a meaningful buffer of retained earnings, and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. dividend safety is further supported by the bank's diversified revenue streams across retail banking, wholesale banking, and asset management in multiple geographies. The primary pressure point is geographic exposure: BBVA operates in markets like Turkey and South America where currency swings and economic volatility can compress reported earnings and, in turn, the dividend.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. dividend history shows a CAGR of -5.9% per year from 1995 to 2016. Per-share payments fell from $1.4614 at the start of that window to $0.4110 by 2016, a long decline that reflects the pressures European banks faced over that period. The data block does flag one dramatic outlier: a 553.8% jump in 1996, though the window also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, confirming the overall trend was not linear. Growth is slow, and the long-run direction of the dividend has historically been downward rather than up.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+40.7%	$0.30 (2022)	$0.83 (2025)
5-Year	+36.8%	$0.17 (2020)	$0.83 (2025)
10-Year	+10.2%	$0.31 (2015)	$0.83 (2025)

Is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. a Good Dividend Stock?

BBVA suits income-focused investors who want a moderate yield from a globally diversified bank and can accept some variability in payments over time. The current yield of 3.62% sits well above the 5-year average of 1.72%, which means today's income opportunity is meaningfully higher than what the stock has historically offered. The yield classification is moderate (2-4%), and the 46.7% payout ratio keeps the dividend from looking stretched. The trade-off is a long-run dividend history that trended downward, not upward, and geographic exposure to volatile emerging markets. What an investor gets is a real income stream from a large, diversified bank. What they accept is that the dividend has not been a reliable grower.

Recent Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-04-09	$0.7084
2025-11-06	$0.3695
2025-04-09	$0.4584
2024-10-09	$0.3160
2024-04-08	$0.4180
2023-10-06	$0.1695
2023-04-03	$0.3387
2022-10-07	$0.0950
2022-04-06	$0.2020
2021-10-08	$0.0923

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.7084
2025	$0.8278
2024	$0.7340
2023	$0.5082
2022	$0.2970

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does BBVA pay dividends?

Yes, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) pays a $0.92 annual dividend per share, yielding 3.62%.

What is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.'s current dividend yield?

BBVA's current dividend yield is 3.62%, which is more than double its 5-year average yield of 1.72%. That gap means the stock is offering income investors a historically elevated yield relative to its own baseline.

Has Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. ever cut its dividend?

Yes. The available history from 1995 to 2016 shows the per-share dividend fell from $1.4614 to $0.4110, and the data confirms at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5% within that window. The dividend has not been a cut-free record.

How fast has Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. grown its dividend?

Over the 1995 to 2016 window, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. produced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.9% per year, meaning the dividend shrank on a long-run basis rather than grew. The 4 consecutive years of increases are a more recent, shorter trend.

Is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. dividend safe?

The 46.7% payout ratio, classified as moderate (40-60%), leaves a buffer of retained earnings that supports the current payment level. However, BBVA's exposure to emerging markets like Turkey and South America introduces currency and earnings risk that could pressure the dividend.

Is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. a good dividend stock for income investors?

BBVA offers a 3.62% yield backed by a moderate payout ratio, which gives it real income appeal. The trade-off is a long-run dividend history that trended downward, so income investors should weigh current yield against that historical pattern.

How does Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 3.62% is more than double the 5-year average of 1.72%, placing today's BBVA dividend yield well above what the stock has typically offered. That gap reflects either a lower share price, a higher payout, or both relative to recent history.

What type of investor is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. best suited for?

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. fits income-focused investors who want a moderate yield from a large, geographically diversified bank and are comfortable with a dividend history that has included cuts. It is not a fit for investors who require unbroken dividend growth.

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