Santander is global retail bank that is structured into five global businesses and operates in 9 core markets in Europe and the Americas. We have 189 million customers, 186,151 employees, and to 3.6 million shareholders worldwide. We offer banking and financial products and services to individuals and small and large enterprises through online channels and over 6,000 branches.
*Data as of September 2026
Employees
in September 2026
in September 2026
Customers
of customers
customer loans
total assets
customer deposits + mutual funds
of customers
customer loans
total assets
customer deposits + mutual funds
Note: customer loans excluding reverse repos and customer deposits excluding repos.
Data as of September 2026.
Euromoney recognises Santander's transformation into a simpler, stronger and more connected global bank, underpinned by record results, disciplined capital allocation and sustained investment in technology and global platforms.
Shareholders
of shareholders
of shareholders
Increased profitability, shareholder remuneration and returns
YoY growth EPS (Earnings per share)
Underlying RoTE
TNAVps + cash DPS (1)
YoY growth EPS (Earnings per share)
Underlying RoTE
TNAVps + cash DPS (1)
(1) TNAVps + Cash DPS includes the €12.50 cent cash dividend per share paid in May 2026 and the €12.70 cent cash dividend per share approved in September that will be paid from 2 November 2026, all forming part of our ordinary shareholder remuneration policy against 2025 and 2026 results, respectively.