Fitch Upgrades BBVA's Long-Term Ratings to A and A+ with Stable Outlook
BBVA sits 52% above its 52-week low of $14.35.
Summary
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's long-term issuer default and deposit ratings, reflecting improved financial strength and a stable outlook.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · BBVA
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Fitch Ratings Upgrade
Fitch upgraded BBVA's long-term issuer default rating to 'A' from 'A-' and its long-term deposit rating to 'A+' from 'A'.
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Stable Outlook Maintained
The outlook for the ratings remains stable, indicating confidence in the bank's future performance.
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Revised Rating Criteria
The upgrades follow the publication of Fitch's revised Bank Rating Criteria on May 8th, 2026.
Analysis · BBVA · Finance
A credit rating upgrade from a major agency like Fitch is a significant positive development for a financial institution. It typically signals improved financial health, reduced risk, and can lead to lower borrowing costs for the bank. This upgrade, following revised rating criteria, reinforces investor confidence in BBVA's stability and capital management, especially in light of its recent share buyback programs and early debt redemptions.
At the time of this filing, BBVA was trading at $21.75 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $124.2B. The 52-week trading range was $14.35 to $26.20. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.