BBVA Argentina’s shares rose 3.7% following the quarter, supported by an improving lending environment and stable margins despite a lower inflation backdrop and high—but slightly stabilizing—delinquency levels.
- Inflation-adjusted net income increased 44.6% quarter-over-quarter to ARS 131.6 billion, driven by stable operating income amid declining inflation.
- Net interest margin (NIM) remained stable quarter-over-quarter, with NIM net of monetary position loss improving from 14% to 14.7%.
- Total private sector financing rose modestly with local currency loans up 2% and foreign currency loans up 2.5% sequentially; mortgage lending showed continued momentum.
- Nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio worsened 49 basis points to 6.09%, though early-stage delinquency indicators showed some signs of improvement; cost of risk remained broadly stable at 7.13%.
- Capital position remains robust with a regulatory capital ratio of 18.8% and comfortable liquidity ratio of 45.5%, supporting growth plans with disciplined credit risk management.
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