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RatingMay 12, 2026, 02:31 PM

BBVA Ratings Upgraded by Fitch to A and A+ with Stable Outlook

AI Summary

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. (BBVA) announced that Fitch Ratings has upgraded its long-term issuer default rating to A from A- and its long-term deposit rating to A+ from A. The outlook for both ratings remains stable. These upgrades were a direct result of Fitch's revised Bank Rating Criteria, which were published on May 8, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Fitch Ratings upgraded BBVA's long-term issuer default rating to A from A-.
  • Fitch Ratings upgraded BBVA's long-term deposit rating to A+ from A.
  • The outlook for BBVA's ratings remains stable.
  • The upgrades follow Fitch's revised Bank Rating Criteria published on May 8, 2026.