BBVA raises interim dividend 16% to record €0.37/share, €2B payout

BBVA announced a 16% increase in its interim dividend to a record €0.37 per share, totaling €2.0 billion distributed to shareholders. This reflects strong capital generation and management confidence, though it is a routine capital-return action rather than a macro signal. The move is consistent with the bank's recent shareholder-return policy and does not alter the broader market outlook.