Banco Santander, S.A. · SAN · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026
Santander posts strong H1 as TSB integration advances
Santander's latest results support a constructive operating picture: growth, fee momentum, improving efficiency and capital generation continued, while execution on TSB and Webster remains central to the longer-term profitability case.
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What changed
Compared with the prior analysis, TSB had closed and contributed two months of results, with targeted synergies of €400m. Management said the Webster transaction was progressing toward a second-half 2026 close, while efficiency improved and CET1 reached 14%.
Guidance delta
Management maintained its guidance, including the objective of maintaining return on equity above 20% by 2028.
Key takeaways
- Underlying first-half profit was €3.8bn and revenue increased 6%, according to the supplied analysis.
- Fee income outpaced net interest income, supported by customer engagement and digital cross-selling.
- The efficiency ratio improved to 42.8%, while CET1 rose to 14%.
- Capital generation continues to support buybacks, including a programme of up to €1.8bn in 2026.
Management priorities
- Integrate TSB and capture the targeted €400m of synergies.
- Advance the Webster acquisition and use its funding and mortgage capabilities.
- Extend the customer interaction platform across additional markets.
- Expand Openbank Pay, payments, insurance and asset-management penetration.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Nov 1, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferies | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Equal Weight | Upgrade | Mar 23, 2026 |
| RBC Capital Mkts | Outperform | Sector Perform | Upgrade | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Kepler | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Barclays | Overweight | Equal Weight | Upgrade | Mar 25, 2024 |
| UBS | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Credit Suisse | Outperform | Neutral | Upgrade | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Exane BNP Paribas | Neutral | Outperform | Downgrade | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Roth Capital | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Apr 7, 2021 |
| HSBC | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jan 20, 2021 |
| B of A Securities | Underperform | Neutral | Downgrade | Jul 21, 2020 |
| B. Riley FBR | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Keefe Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Nov 24, 2017 |
| RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Underperform | Upgrade | Oct 19, 2016 |
| Natixis | Buy | Reduce | Upgrade | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Deutsche Bank | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Aug 31, 2016 |
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Neutral | Upgrade | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Bernstein | Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Nomura | Neutral | Reduce | Upgrade | Oct 4, 2013 |
| Bankhaus Lampe | Sell | Hold | Downgrade | Aug 19, 2013 |
| Citigroup | Sell | Neutral | Downgrade | Jul 1, 2013 |
| Bank of America | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Ahorro Corporacion | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Mar 21, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $11.19. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $3 | $1.24 | -73.2% | Jul 27, 2022 |
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Snapshot as of publicationBanco Santander, S.A. operates as a global financial institution, delivering a comprehensive suite of retail and commercial banking products and services. It caters to a diverse clientele, including individual consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and major corporations across the world. The bank's extensive offerings encompass various deposit options, such as checking, savings, and fixed-term accounts. Its lending solutions span mortgages, consumer finance, syndicated corporate loans, and structured financing.…
Historical context
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Sources
- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-07-22T14:05:16.069459+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-08-27T01:23:13.912278+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-31T21:40:40.029023+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-31T21:40:40.025950+00:00
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