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BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) passes €500M mark in first buyback tranche

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) reports progress on the first tranche of its board-approved share buyback program. Based on data from HSBC Continental Europe, acting as manager of this tranche, BBVA states that the cash amount used to repurchase its own shares has reached €501,239,492.82. This amount represents approximately 50.12% of the maximum cash amount authorized for the first tranche of the buyback program. The update covers transactions in BBVA shares executed between 24 and 28 August 2026, under the framework of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 on market abuse.

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Cash amount of shares purchased in First Tranche €501,239,492.82 Cumulative cash amount used for BBVA share repurchases in the First Tranche as of trades between 24 and 28 August 2026
Portion of maximum cash amount of First Tranche used 50.12% Approximate percentage of the First Tranche’s maximum cash amount represented by €501,239,492.82
Report month August 2026 Month covered by the Form 6-K report of foreign issuer
buyback program financial
"relating to the execution of the first tranche of a buyback program of own shares"
A buyback program is when a company uses cash to repurchase its own shares from the market or shareholders, which reduces the total number of shares available. For investors this can increase the value of each remaining share, signal that management thinks the stock is undervalued, and change ownership percentages — like a homeowner buying back units in a building so each remaining owner holds a larger slice of the same pie.
inside information regulatory
"Further to the inside information notice dated July 30, 2026"
Information not available to the public that, if known, would likely cause a company’s stock or bonds to rise or fall—for example, undisclosed earnings, deals, product results, or management plans. It matters because trading on that information gives an unfair advantage, can distort market prices, and is typically illegal or subject to strict rules, so investors watch for proper disclosure and compliance to protect fair, transparent markets.
Regulation (EU) no. 596/2014 regulatory
"pursuant to article 5 of Regulation (EU) no. 596/2014 of the European Parliament"
A European Union law that sets the rules to prevent insider trading and market manipulation, requiring companies and traders to disclose material information and behave transparently. Think of it as a referee and rulebook for financial markets: it helps keep trading fair, gives investors confidence that everyone has access to the same key facts, and creates legal duties and penalties that can affect stock prices and corporate disclosure practices.
market abuse regulatory
"Regulation (EU) no. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse"
Market abuse is illegal or unethical behavior that distorts the price or fairness of buying and selling financial assets, such as using secret information to trade, spreading false or misleading news, or creating fake buying and selling to give a false impression of demand. It matters to investors because it can cause unfair losses, unreliable prices and legal or reputational fallout; like cheating in a game or tampering with a scale, it destroys confidence that markets reflect true value.
CNMV regulatory
"inside information notice dated July 30, 2026, with CNMV registration number 3316"

FAQ

What does BBVA (BBVA) report in this August 2026 Form 6-K?

BBVA reports the progress of the first tranche of its share buyback program, stating that it has repurchased shares for a cash amount of €501,239,492.82, equal to about 50.12% of the tranche’s maximum cash amount, for trades between 24 and 28 August 2026.

How much has BBVA (BBVA) spent so far in the first tranche of its buyback?

BBVA has spent €501,239,492.82 so far in the first tranche of its share buyback program. This figure reflects the cumulative cash amount used to repurchase its own shares in that tranche as of trades executed between 24 and 28 August 2026.

What portion of the first tranche’s maximum cash amount has BBVA (BBVA) used?

BBVA states that the €501,239,492.82 spent on share repurchases represents approximately 50.12% of the maximum cash amount authorized for the first tranche of its buyback program.

Which period of share repurchases does BBVA (BBVA) describe in this update?

BBVA describes share repurchases executed under the first tranche of its buyback program between 24 August and 28 August 2026, both dates inclusive, based on information received from HSBC Continental Europe as tranche manager.

Who manages the first tranche of BBVA’s (BBVA) share buyback program?

The first tranche of BBVA’s share buyback program is managed by HSBC Continental Europe, which provides the transaction information on which BBVA’s reported figures are based.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE

COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

 

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of August, 2026

 

Commission file number: 1-10110

 

 

 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

BANK BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

Calle Azul 4,

28050 Madrid

Spain

 

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (“BBVA”), in compliance with the securities market legislation, hereby communicates the following:

 

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

 

Further to the inside information notice dated July 30, 2026, with CNMV registration number 3316 relating to the execution of the first tranche of a buyback program of own shares of BBVA approved by the Board of Directors of BBVA in its meeting held on July 29, 2026 (the “First Tranche”), and pursuant to article 5 of Regulation (EU) no. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse, BBVA informs–on the basis of the information received from HSBC Continental Europe as the First Tranche manager– that it has carried out the following transactions over BBVA shares in execution of the Tranche between 24 August and 28 August 2026 (both inclusive):

 

 

The cash amount of the shares purchased to date as a result of the execution of the First Tranche amounts to 501,239,492.82 Euros, which, approximately, represents 50.12% of the maximum cash amount of the First Tranche.

 

Issuer name: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. - LEI K8MS7FD7N5Z2WQ51AZ71

ISIN Code of the ordinary shares of BBVA: ES0113211835

 

Madrid, 31 August 2026

 

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In case of discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
   
Date: August 31, 2026  
   
  By: /s/ José María Caballero Cobacho
  Name: José María Caballero Cobacho
  Title: Head of ALM