Santander 1H FY26 ordinary profit rises 15% to EUR 7.33 billion; revenue increases 6% to EUR 30.85 billion - SAN News | RalliesSantander 1H FY26 ordinary profit rises 15% to EUR 7.33 billion; revenue increases 6% to EUR 30.85 billion
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SAN• Santander reports higher 1H 2026 profit and revenue
- Banco Santander posted 1H 2026 ordinary profit of EUR 7.33 billion, up 15% year over year; attributable profit climbed 31% to EUR 8.97 billion.
- Revenue rose 6% to EUR 30.85 billion; net interest income increased 7% to EUR 22.71 billion.
- CET1 capital ratio stood at 14% after completing the TSB acquisition; efficiency ratio improved 2.9 percentage points to 42.8%.
- Customer loans grew 9% year over year; customer funds rose 11%, supported by stronger client activity and the addition of TSB.
- Ana Botín said Santander expects EUR 6.9 billion of share buybacks in 2026, including a planned EUR 1.8 billion program.
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