Santander's Q2 net profit up 3% compared to same period in 2025

Spain's Santander said on Wednesday its ​net profit in the ‌second quarter rose 3% from the same period in ​2025, supported by ​higher revenues and two months' ⁠contributions of British lender ​TSB, which was partly ​offset by restructuring charges in Britain.

Reuters • Jul 22, 2026

Santander Consolidates Global Tech Platforms to Drive Record Profits

Santander's digital transformation and targeted deployment of artificial intelligence helped it achieve record profits in the first half, the bank said in a Wednesday (July 22) earnings release. The bank's underlying profit rose 15% to reach a record 7.3 billion euros (about $8.3 billion) in the first half.

PYMNTS • Jul 22, 2026

Banco Santander Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Banco Santander NYSE: SAN reported what executives described as its strongest first half ever, with record quarterly profit in the second quarter and record underlying profit for the first half of 2026, supported by revenue growth across its global businesses, lower costs and continued customer expansion.

MarketBeat • Jul 22, 2026

Santander Posts Lower Net Profit on Effects of TSB, Poland Deals

Net profit was down 36% compared with the prior quarter, which the bank attributed to restructuring charges arising from recent deals.

WSJ • Jul 22, 2026

Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

European banks set for profit boost from lending, trading windfall

After a surge in revenue at U.S. ​banks, European lenders are expected to follow suit this week when they report second-quarter earnings, powered by gains from ‌higher interest rates and in some cases from trading and investment banking.

Reuters • Jul 21, 2026

Wall Street's profit boom has Europe ripping up its banking rulebook

The European Commission is mulling a major deregulation push which could boost the fortunes of the region's banks. Brussels is keen to improve the competitiveness of European banks, which are lagging their U.S. counterparts.

CNBC • Jul 16, 2026

Spain's Santander overhauls Asia-Pacific business, FT reports

Spain's Santander has overhauled its Asia-Pacific ​business under new management, removed its ‌top banker in Beijing, and tightened employee oversight in the region, the Financial Times reported on ​Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters • Jul 8, 2026

My (Still) 21% Yielding Portfolio Update

My 21% yielding ETF portfolio continues to outperform major benchmarks in yield and total return, with recent strategic additions enhancing diversification. I replaced funds (AMZP, NVHE.U) with better suited ETFs, including quality Canadian and international equities with covered call overlays and modest leverage. New positions like CANY:CA, SIXY:CA, INTY:CA, YNVD:CA, YAVG:CA, and TDAX/TDAQ target sustainable high income, robust EPS growth, and exposure to leading sectors.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2026

Banco Santander (Brasil): An Ugly Transition With A 9% Yield

Santander Brasil has sold off sharply, but the weakness looks more transitional than structural. Loan growth is weak by design, as Santander Brasil is prioritizing better clients and portfolio quality over volume. ROE is still pressured, which explains the below-book valuation, but management still sees a path back toward 20%.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 1, 2026