• Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.256, surpassing the estimated $0.25.
• Revenue reported at approximately $17.8 billion, exceeding expectations.
• Despite a high debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 3.10, SAN shows strong financial health.

Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN), a leading global bank with a significant presence in Europe and Latin America, competes with major financial institutions like HSBC and BBVA. Offering a comprehensive range of financial services, including retail, corporate, and investment banking, SAN has demonstrated robust financial performance in the third quarter of 2025.

On October 29, 2025, SAN reported an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.256, surpassing the estimated $0.25. This achievement is backed by an 8% increase in net profit compared to the same quarter last year, as reported by WSJ. The growth is attributed to effective cost containment strategies, enabling the company to exceed analysts' expectations.

SAN also reported a revenue of approximately $17.8 billion, exceeding the estimated $15.3 billion. This strong revenue performance is further supported by Santander Bank Polska's third-quarter net profit, driven by an increase in net interest income and net fee and commission income, contributing to the company's overall financial success.

SAN's P/E ratio stands at approximately 9.63, indicating the market's valuation of its earnings. The company's price-to-sales ratio is about 1.87, reflecting its market value relative to sales. Additionally, the enterprise value to sales ratio is around 3.86, suggesting how the company's total value compares to its sales.

The enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 6.86, providing insight into SAN's valuation against its cash flow from operations. The earnings yield is about 10.38%, offering a perspective on the return on investment. However, the debt-to-equity ratio is notably high at approximately 3.10, indicating the company's financial leverage. The current ratio is around 0.33, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.