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Spain's Santander raises interim cash dividend by 15%

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Posted on September 30, 2025

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· Last updated: January 21, 2026

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MADRID (Reuters) -Santander's board has approved an interim cash dividend of 0.115 euros per share against its 2025 results, up 15% from a year earlier, the Spanish bank said on Tuesday. The dividend

Spain's Santander raises interim cash dividend by 15%

Santander's Interim Dividend Announcement

MADRID (Reuters) -Santander's board has approved an interim cash dividend of 0.115 euros per share against its 2025 results, up 15% from a year earlier, the Spanish bank said on Tuesday.

Details of the Dividend Increase

The dividend is equivalent to about 25% of underlying group profit in the first half of 2025 for the euro zone's biggest lender by market value.

Impact on Shareholders

The total returned to shareholders through the 2025 interim remuneration will be about 3.4 billion euros, equivalent to about 50% of Santander's first-half attributable profit, split roughly evenly between cash dividend and share buybacks.

Future Dividend Plans

The final distribution from 2025 earnings is expected to be decided and announced in the first quarter of 2026.

(Reporting by Jesús AguadoEditing by David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • Santander raises interim cash dividend by 15% for 2025.
  • Dividend represents 25% of first-half 2025 profits.
  • Total shareholder return is about 3.4 billion euros.
  • Distribution includes cash dividends and share buybacks.
  • Final 2025 earnings distribution to be announced in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dividend?
A dividend is a portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, typically in cash or additional shares, as a reward for their investment.
What are share buybacks?
Share buybacks occur when a company purchases its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the number of outstanding shares and often increasing the value of remaining shares.
What is corporate profit?
Corporate profit refers to the financial gain a company makes after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs from its total revenue.
What is equity in finance?
Equity represents ownership in a company, typically in the form of stocks, and signifies the residual value of assets after liabilities are deducted.

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