Botin to set out cost savings from Santander digital drive after deal spree

Santander boss Ana Botin will promise a leaner lender with higher cost savings from the bank's digital drive as she seeks to convince investors on Wednesday that her bet on expanding in core developed markets is the best growth path, people familiar with the plans said.

Reuters • 18 hours ago

Invesco International Growth Fund Q4 2025 Portfolio Update

Invesco International Growth Fund underperformed most in industrials, consumer discretionary and communication services, all due to stock selection. We initiated five positions during the quarter, four of which we can discuss now. We eliminated seven positions. Relative to its index, the fund outperformed most in financials, health care and energy, all due to stock selection.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 16, 2026

Banco Santander (Brasil): Stability Is Back, But Asymmetry Is Not

Santander Brasil has completed its operational turnaround now operating with improved efficiency, cost control, and normalized profitability. BSBR's outlook is for stable, gradual earnings growth and predictable dividends but lacks clear catalysts for accelerated value creation or re-rating. The stock trades at a projected P/E of ~7.7x and a 6–6.5% dividend yield, reflecting fair but not compelling valuation after a 65% price rally.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 7, 2026

Spain's Santander Launches Buyback Alongside Earnings Beat

The lender reported a 15% rise in net profit for the last quarter of 2025 and approved a €5 billion share-buyback program.

WSJ • Feb 4, 2026

Santander shares fall on proposed $12.2 billion Webster deal

Santander shares fell as much as 5% on Wednesday after the announcement of its proposed $12.2 billion acquisition of Webster Financial and the flagging of short-term execution risks by analysts who otherwise welcomed the deal's strategic rationale.

Reuters • Feb 4, 2026

Santander UK reports 14% jump in annual pretax profit

Santander UK reported a 14% rise in annual pretax profit on Wednesday, supported by higher net interest income, lower costs, and reduced provision charges.

Reuters • Feb 4, 2026

Santander says $12 billion U.S. bank deal will cost less than 7 times earnings. The market isn't buying it.

Santander shares fell on Wednesday, as Spanish investors reacted to the banking giant's latest $12 billion acquisition.

Market Watch • Feb 4, 2026

Itau, Santander, Citi strike deals to end Brazil tax disputes

Brazil's National Treasury Attorney General's Office (PGFN) has reached settlement deals with lenders Itau , Santander Brasil and Citi that resulted in about 2.4 billion reais ($458.13 million) in tax payments in recent weeks.

Reuters • Feb 4, 2026

Santander Says Webster Buy 'Right Deal at Right Time'

Banco Santander Executive Chair Ana Botin says the lender's decision to acquire Webster Financial in a $12 billion deal is a "strategically important" move. "It drives us to our ultimate goal, which is to be one of the most profitable banks in each geography," Botin tells Bloomberg Television.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Feb 4, 2026

Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026