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Banco Santander SA (SAN)

13.50

-0.00 (0.00%)

as of Jun 18, 2026, 11:24:54 pm Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Like BNS in Canada. Didn’t get into derivatives. Just a basic lender. A third is in South America. Has a nice 5% yield.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Great franchise around the world and concentrates on retail banking and private banking. They were able to buy some decent banks during the recession. They diversified out of Spain into US and Latin America. You never know what is going to happen to the economy in Spain short term.

HOLD

Multinational bank that didn't blow itself up. About 5.4% yield. Selling at about 8X earnings. The real attraction is its Latin American businesses. Exposed to 2 Western European markets with bad housing, Spain and UK. Leave up for 18-24 months before buying.

COMMENT

One of the more resilient Spanish banks. Has South American exposure as well. The challenges with the Spanish banks make them difficult to evaluate. Doesn't think all of the bad news is out in terms of the European banking system. 6% yield.

BUY

Good, solid Spanish bank and is looking at this one very closely.

COMMENT

Looks like it is going into a consolidation phase. Big dip to $8.70 in June. Expecting it to go into a trading range. If it breaks above $14 it might continue to $16. If you own consider selling but if you Hold you say Stop/Loss of $12.40.

WAIT

50% of revenues are coming from outside of Spain. Although stock price is down 40% (the same as Spanish index) you have to understand it is not where they are domiciled but where they are doing business. Doing very well in Mexico and South America. Wait to see what credit quality will look like among all the banks over the next couple of quarters.

WATCH

Spain is one of the more difficult countries in Europe right now with almost 20% unemployment. Well run bank with some great assets. Situation in Spain will probably get worse so you will be able to get this at a lower price. It will bounce back and do well.

SELL

Has been a very funny stock simply because Spain has had one of the most disastrous economies in Europe and over the long-term will have to feel some effects from this. Has done a good job of diversifying globally. At these levels he would Sell.

COMMENT

This and Banco Bilbao (BBVA-SM) are well run Spanish banks. He prefers and owns Banco Bilbao because their M & A track record is a bit better. Surprised how well they have held up with the poor Spanish economy. Worst is still to come and the next 12 months can be choppy. Had a bounce back over 50% since its March lows. If you own, consider taking some off the table.

DON'T BUY

Spanish banks have been able to hold in and he thinks it's because of their exposure to Latin America. If they didn't have this along with their help from the Spanish government they would be in terrible shape. He would worry that at some point there will be something that may come home to roost.

BUY

Spanish bank with a large presence in Latin America. Has been hurt because he emerging markets have been hurt. Had pretty good earnings numbers. Non-performing loans went up 22% in the quarter. Stayed away from the subprime issue. Three quarters of their business is retail, which is very good. Good long-term growth. 6% yield.

BUY

The 2 Spanish banks, Banco Santander SA (STD-N) and Banco Bilboa (BFR-N) were up today compared to most European banks. Latin American assets are still providing growth. Likes either of these banks. Yields are little over 6%. Trading at 6X earnings. Price to cash flow at around 3.5 to 4 times. Very good entry point.

BUY

Based in Spain but very strong franchise in Latin America. Spain is a bit more problematic because of their housing bubble. Earnings per share were up double digits. Strong balance sheet. Yield of around 4%.

BUY

Trading at 5X cash flow. Spanish banks are down 20% because the Spanish economy is expected to slow.

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