13 Best Performing Bank Stocks So Far In 2025

4. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA (NYSE:BBVA)

Year-to-Date Performance: 33.03%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 8

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA (NYSE:BBVA), or simply BBVA, is a Spanish multinational banking and financial services company. With a presence in more than 25 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, it is one of the largest financial institutions in the world. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA (NYSE:BBVA) has a strong position in the Spanish market and it is also the largest financial institution in Mexico. BBVA is one of the best-performing bank stocks so far in 2025.

The company is strategically focused on innovation and digitization while also growing its customer base. In 2024, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA (NYSE:BBVA) added a record 11.4 million new customers. By the end of 2024, the company had over 77 million active customers. This is a growth of 47% from 52.6 million in 2018. The share of new customers acquired through digital channels also increased from 21% in 2019 to 66% in 2024. Additionally, 75% of active customers now use mobile phones as the main channel. This growth, driven by a strong digital strategy, remains a key competitive edge for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA (NYSE:BBVA).

Looking ahead, the company is looking to utilize AI and next-gen technologies to further its strategy based on innovation and digitization. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (NYSE:BBVA) will also be looking to improve operational efficiency and enhance customer experience through advanced technologies and data utilization.