BBVA Banco Frances (NYSE: BBAR) is scheduled to release its third-quarter earnings for 2025 on Tuesday, November 25, after the market closes. Analysts are anticipating earnings of $0.20 per share, along with revenue projected at $871.1 million for the quarter. The bank will hold an earnings call on Wednesday, November 26, at 10:00 AM ET, where further details will be discussed.
In its previous earnings report on August 20, 2025, BBVA Banco Frances reported earnings of $0.24 per share, which fell short of analyst expectations of $0.37 by $0.13. The bank’s revenue for that quarter was $524.41 million, significantly lower than the forecast of $727.31 million. The firm recorded a return on equity of 10.24% and a net margin of 6.65%.
BBVA Banco Frances Shares Decline
As of Friday, shares of BBVA Banco Frances opened at $13.94, reflecting a decline of 5.4%. The company boasts a current ratio of 1.11 and a quick ratio of 1.11, alongside a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. With a market capitalization of $2.85 billion, the firm has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.40 and a beta of 1.19. BBVA Banco Frances has seen a 12-month low of $7.76 and a high of $25.01.
Recent Trading Activity
Recent institutional trading indicates a shift in investor sentiment towards BBVA Banco Frances. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in the bank by 66.2% during the first quarter, acquiring an additional 9,764 shares to reach a total of 24,523 shares valued at approximately $444,000. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. enhanced its position by 17.1%, owning 93,265 shares worth around $1.69 million after adding 13,594 shares.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. exhibited a notable increase in its stake, boosting its holdings by 171.8% to control 177,455 shares valued at $2.92 million following a purchase of 112,161 shares. Similarly, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its position by 9.8%, acquiring an additional 180,137 shares to hold a total of 2,021,521 shares valued at approximately $33.27 million.
Analyst Ratings Shift
Several analysts have recently revised their ratings on BBVA Banco Frances. On November 15, Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from a “hold” to a “sell” rating. In contrast, UBS Group initiated coverage with a “hold” rating and set a price target of $18.00. Citigroup upgraded its rating from “neutral” to “buy” on November 3, while Goldman Sachs Group elevated BBVA Banco Frances to a “strong-buy” rating on November 10.
HSBC also adjusted its position, raising its rating from “hold” to “buy” but lowered its price target from $21.00 to $17.00. Currently, two analysts have rated the stock with a strong buy, while four assigned a buy rating and three have given it a hold rating. According to MarketBeat, BBVA Banco Frances holds an average rating of “Moderate Buy” with a consensus price target of $20.00.
Understanding BBVA Banco Frances
Founded in Argentina, BBVA Banco Frances offers a range of banking products and services to individuals and businesses. Its retail banking services include checking and savings accounts, credit cards, consumer loans, mortgages, and insurance products. For small and medium-sized enterprises, the bank provides financing options, transactional services, and investment products.
As investors await the upcoming earnings report, the market will be closely monitoring the bank’s performance in the context of ongoing economic conditions in Argentina and its broader implications for investors.
