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Unicaja Banco SA

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Op margin
ROE
1,7 %
Net margin
28,5 %
Debt / equity
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About

Unicaja Banco SA is a Spanish bank that provides a range of financial services, including retail and corporate banking, asset management, and investment services.

Business. Unicaja Banco SA (UNI.MC) is a Spanish bank headquartered in Spain that operates within the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking operations. It is listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange (BME) under the ticker symbol UNI.MC. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
IndustryBanks
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Sell-side consensus
HOLD19 analysts
1 buy9 hold9 sell
Avg 12m price target2,74

Analyst recommendations

19 analysts · consensus Hold
Buy1
Hold9
Sell9
12-month price target
2,74
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Hold
19 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
1,7 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • MARKETSUnicaja boosts H1 profit 7.1% to €361m, raises interim dividend by 28%2026-07-31
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,7 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,7 %−0,2 %
    Information Technology+0,3 %+7,8 %−0,3 %
    Financials · THIS SECTOR−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Global Banking Earnings Dividends
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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Peers
    • DividendDividend USD 1.75/sh2026-09-25 · Bank of America (BAC)
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · Citigroup (C)
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-31

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Unicaja Banco SA (UNI.MC) is a Spanish bank headquartered in Spain that operates within the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking operations. It is listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange (BME) under the ticker symbol UNI.MC. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
    IndustryBanks
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Unicaja Banco SA has a total equity of 6.56 billion EUR and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, indicating a relatively balanced capital structure. The bank's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The return on equity (ROE) is 1.69%, and the return on assets (ROA) is 0.11%, both of which are below the industry median for banks, suggesting that the bank is underperforming in terms of profitability and asset utilization.

    The bank's profitability metrics, such as ROE and ROA, are significantly lower than the industry median, indicating that Unicaja Banco SA is not generating returns as efficiently as its peers. The net income of 111 million EUR and revenue of 390 million EUR suggest that the bank is generating modest profits, but the low ROE and ROA indicate that the bank's capital is not being used effectively to generate returns. The bank's total assets of 97.09 billion EUR and total liabilities of 90.54 billion EUR highlight the scale of its operations, but the low returns suggest that the bank is not leveraging its assets efficiently.

    Unicaja Banco SA's revenue is primarily concentrated in Spain, with no significant geographic diversification reported in the available data. The bank does not report segment-specific revenue figures, making it difficult to assess the contribution of different business lines to overall performance. The lack of segment data also limits the ability to identify growth drivers or areas of underperformance within the bank's operations.

    The bank's growth trajectory is not clearly defined in the available data, as there are no specific revenue growth figures provided for the current or next fiscal year. The risk assessment indicates a low dilution potential, suggesting that the bank is not expected to issue additional shares in the near term. However, the medium liquidity risk and the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt highlight potential challenges in maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet short-term obligations.

    Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the bank's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The absence of detailed information on recent events makes it challenging to assess the bank's response to market conditions or regulatory changes. The lack of recent events also means that there is no clear indication of how the bank is positioning itself for future growth or addressing current challenges.

    The bank's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution potential, but the low profitability metrics and the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt suggest that the bank may face challenges in maintaining its financial stability. The absence of detailed information on recent events and strategic initiatives further complicates the assessment of the bank's long-term prospects.

    Key takeaways
    • Unicaja Banco SA has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, indicating a relatively balanced capital structure.
    • The bank's return on equity (ROE) is 1.69%, and the return on assets (ROA) is 0.11%, both of which are below the industry median for banks.
    • The bank's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
    • Unicaja Banco SA's revenue is primarily concentrated in Spain, with no significant geographic diversification reported.
    • The bank does not report segment-specific revenue figures, making it difficult to assess the contribution of different business lines to overall performance.
    • margin_outlook_rationale: The bank's low ROE and ROA suggest that its margins are underperforming relative to industry peers, driven by inefficient asset utilization and low profitability.
    • rd_outlook_rationale: No specific information is available on the bank's research and development activities or future plans in this area.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Net income rose 10.3% year-over-year to EUR 632 million, demonstrating improved profitability despite revenue headwinds.

    Total assets grew 1.1% year-over-year to EUR 98.4 billion, indicating stable balance sheet expansion.

    Equity increased 5.0% year-over-year to EUR 7.1 billion, supporting capital strength and resilience.

    The company maintains a low dilution risk profile, protecting existing shareholder value from erosion.

    Revenue has compounded at a 19.6% CAGR over four years, showing strong historical top-line growth.

    BEAR CASE · 4

    Return on equity of 1.69% falls in the bottom quartile of the banking cohort, signaling poor capital efficiency.

    Revenue declined 2.8% year-over-year to EUR 1.49 billion, indicating weakening top-line momentum.

    Free cash flow dropped 20.4% year-over-year to EUR 248 million, reducing liquidity for dividends or buybacks.

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69 exceeds the banking cohort median of 0.29, indicating higher leverage risk.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    ANNUALFiled 2026-02-03
    FY 2026 · Full-year highlights

    Revenue €1.49B, −2,8% YoY; Net income +10,3% YoY.

    Revenue€1.49B−2,8 % YoY
    Operating income
    Net income€632.4M+10,3 % YoY
    Free cash flow€248.1M−20,4 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-€1.42B−299,6 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue€1.49B
    Gross profit
    Operating income
    Net income€632.4M
    Margins
    Gross margin
    Operating margin
    Net margin42.3%
    FCF margin16.6%
    Balance sheet
    Total assets€98.43B
    Total liabilities€91.35B
    Total equity€7.07B
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debt€3.95B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-€1.42B
    CapEx-€109.0M
    Free cash flow€248.1M
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue €390.0MFinance €302.0MNet income €111.0M
    Highlights
    • Revenue €1.49B, −2,8% YoY
    • Net income +10,3% YoY
    • Free cash flow −20,4% YoY
    • Net margin 42.3%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    €21,34
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    €6.55B
    Net cash
    -€4.54B
    Current ratio
    Debt / equity
    0.7
    ROA
    0.1%
    ROE
    1.7%
    Cash conversion
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    0,25
    Predicted surprise
    -0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    19
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    revision ratio 0,01 · as of 2026-05-25 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate0,25
    Revenueno estimateno estimate2,1B EUR
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate1,1B EUR
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in EUR. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution19 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy1
    Hold9
    Sell9
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target€2,74 · Median €2,70
    Low €2,25High €3,45
    Operating income · consensus1,1B EUR
    EPS surprise
    +0,1 %
    reported vs consensus · beat
    Revenue surprise
    −2,0 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low€2,25
    Mean€2,74
    Median€2,70
    High€3,45
    Spot€21,34
    −87.1 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Net Margin28,5 %Below median
    ROE1,7 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,69Below median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Return On Assets
      net_income / total_assets
    Source documents
    • Unicaja Banco SA Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
    • Unicaja Banco SA Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
    • Unicaja Banco SA Market data — ESG · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Manuel Azuaga MorenoExecutive Chairman of the Board

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Index membership
    IBEX 35

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    UNI.MCCanonical
    BME Madrid · EUR

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise-0,00Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-31
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    UNIJPMBACCBanks
    This companyPeerSector

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-05-05 06:31 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026
    2026-02-03 06:39 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue EUR 375.0M · Net EUR 165.0M
    2026-02-03 06:39 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue EUR 1.49B · Net EUR 632.4M
    2025-10-31 15:28 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025
    2025-07-29 06:32 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue EUR 369.0M · Net EUR 158.0M
    2025-04-28 06:39 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025
    2025-02-04 06:45 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue EUR 383.0M · Net EUR 157.0M
    2025-02-04 06:45 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue EUR 1.54B · Net EUR 573.3M
    2024-10-30 06:40 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024
    2024-07-30 06:24 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue EUR 390.0M · Net EUR 111.0M
    2024-02-06 07:41 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue EUR 1.35B · Net EUR 266.7M
    2023-04-28 06:37 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue EUR 1.07B · Net EUR 277.6M
    2022-02-03 09:36 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue EUR 730.1M · Net EUR 1.11B
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