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Banco Santander Chile
(NYSE:BSAC)
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
$39.00
â–²(16.52% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:08/11/26
BSAC scores well on technical strength and a supportive earnings outlook (strong profitability, improving efficiency, solid capital), with reasonable valuation helped by a ~4.18% yield. The main constraint on the score is financial quality risk—especially highly unstable cash flow (negative again in TTM) alongside elevated leverage—reducing confidence in the durability of internally generated funding.
Positive Factors
High profitability / ROAE
Sustained high ROAE and strong quarterly net income indicate the bank generates outsized returns on its capital base. Over 2–6 months this supports internal capital formation, resilience to earnings shocks, and capacity to fund dividends or buffer credit stress without immediate capital raises.
Negative Factors
Volatile operating cash flow
Unstable operating and free cash flow undermines the durability of internally funded growth and capital returns. Recurring negative cash generation increases reliance on wholesale funding, raises refinancing risk, and complicates multi‑period planning for investments and dividends.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High profitability / ROAE
Sustained high ROAE and strong quarterly net income indicate the bank generates outsized returns on its capital base. Over 2–6 months this supports internal capital formation, resilience to earnings shocks, and capacity to fund dividends or buffer credit stress without immediate capital raises.
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Banco Santander Chile (BSAC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$16.20B
Dividend Yield4.29%
Average Volume (3M)284.61K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.4
Beta (1Y)0.58
Revenue Growth-3.09%
EPS Growth2.72%
CountryUS
Employees8,526
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryBanks - Regional
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2456.00
Shares Outstanding471,115,330
10 Day Avg. Volume272,457
30 Day Avg. Volume284,608
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.54
Price to Book (P/B)2.36
Price to Sales (P/S)2.84
P/FCF Ratio21.22
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$35.67Price Target Upside6.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.75
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.37B
Banco Santander Chile Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Banco Santander-Chile, along with its affiliated entities, operates as a prominent financial institution in Chile, delivering a comprehensive array of commercial and retail banking solutions. Its business operations are structured into distinct se...
How the Company Makes Money
BSAC primarily makes money through the spread-based and fee-based economics typical of a full-service bank:
1) Net interest income (lending and deposit spread)
- The largest earnings driver is generally interest earned on interest-bearing assets ...
Banco Santander Chile Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 29, 2026
(Q2-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Nov 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive performance: exceptionally strong quarterly profitability, expanded NIM, robust capital and efficiency metrics, solid customer growth, and several regulatory and policy developments that could be tailwinds (housing subsidies, tax cuts, potential RWA relief). Headwinds include a weaker macro environment (revised 2026 growth ~1%), elevated inflation and short-term volatility supporting some of the outsized earnings this quarter, ongoing competitive pressure in payments reducing fee margins, and modest asset-quality pressures. On balance the operational strengths, capital position, and clear strategy combined with manageable credit metrics outweigh the challenges, though some benefits may be transitory as inflation normalizes.Positive Updates
Strong Quarterly Profitability
Net income attributable to shareholders of CLP 382.6 billion in Q2 2026, up 40% quarter-on-quarter and 40% year-on-year; quarterly ROAE 31.5% and YTD ROAE 27.2%.
Negative Updates
Challenging Macro Backdrop
External inflationary pressures, weaker peso (~CLP 930/USD), and higher long-term rates. June CPI flat MoM but 4.3% YoY; short-term inflation expectations increased and UF variation expected ~4.4% for 2026. Economic activity losing momentum.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Quarterly Profitability
Net income attributable to shareholders of CLP 382.6 billion in Q2 2026, up 40% quarter-on-quarter and 40% year-on-year; quarterly ROAE 31.5% and YTD ROAE 27.2%.
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Company Guidance
Banco Santander‑Chile updated 2026 guidance calls for mid‑single‑digit loan growth (likely toward the lower end, ~4.5%), a full‑year NIM slightly higher at ~4.1% (Q2 NIM 4.7%, YTD 4.3%), non‑interest income growth in the mid‑single‑digits, and an efficiency ratio improving into the low‑30s (H1 efficiency 31.6%); cost of risk is guided around 1.35% for the year (H1 1.38%, Q2 1.22%) and management expects return on average equity above 24% for 2026 (Q2 ROAE 31.5%, YTD 27.2%). Balance‑sheet and capital context for the guidance: total loans CLP 41.4 trillion, deposits CLP 32.4 trillion, customer funds CLP 48.3 trillion, BIS ratio 16.4% and CET1 11.1% (≈200 bps above the 9.08% regulatory minimum); asset quality: NPLs 3.4%, impaired loans 7.5%, RWA density 62%.Banco Santander Chile Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.85T | 4.66T | 4.90T | 5.22T | 4.72T | 3.37T |
| Gross Profit | 3.06T | 2.28T | 2.09T | 1.59T | 1.85T | 1.97T |
| EBITDA | 1.51T | 1.38T | 1.22T | 835.15B | 1.03T | 1.20T |
| Net Income | 1.13T | 1.02T | 852.96B | 579.43B | 792.28B | 842.47B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 70.32T | 68.15T | 68.40T | 71.09T | 68.42T | 63.84T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 9.72T | 6.64T | 7.61T | 10.52T | 11.30T | 11.14T |
| Total Debt | 13.88T | 15.88T | 14.73T | 12.71T | 10.90T | 10.38T |
| Total Liabilities | 65.19T | 62.41T | 63.04T | 65.77T | 63.46T | 59.41T |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.97T | 5.62T | 5.25T | 5.19T | 4.85T | 4.33T |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -240.21B | 624.40B | 374.67B | -2.22T | -472.28B | -3.24T |
| Operating Cash Flow | -148.60B | 704.90B | 482.39B | -2.17T | -358.99B | -3.19T |
| Investing Cash Flow | -486.87B | -1.29T | -106.58B | -100.08B | -94.60B | -84.27B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 890.15B | -50.06B | -372.85B | 2.95T | -384.32B | 2.83T |
Banco Santander Chile Technical Analysis
Positive
33.47
Price Trends
33.31
Positive
32.56
Positive
31.79
Positive
Market Momentum
0.40
Positive
53.01
Neutral
16.91
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BSAC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 33.47 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 34.48, above the 50-day MA of 33.31, and above the 200-day MA of 31.79, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.40 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 53.01 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 16.91 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for BSAC.
Banco Santander Chile Risk Analysis
Banco Santander Chile disclosed 23 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Banco Santander Chile reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Banco Santander Chile Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | $10.96B | 12.86 | 12.33% | 1.32% | 5.62% | 17.55% | |
78 Outperform | $25.10B | 9.33 | 19.85% | 2.97% | 9.35% | 19.46% | |
74 Outperform | $12.80B | 12.82 | 10.66% | 2.10% | 4.34% | 24.81% | |
72 Outperform | $16.20B | 13.40 | 22.63% | 4.43% | -3.09% | 2.72% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
67 Neutral | $20.55B | 15.41 | 21.49% | 5.37% | 3.94% | 3.40% | |
62 Neutral | $21.50B | 30.54 | 11.81% | 5.10% | 20.73% | 27.11% |
* Financial Sector Average
BSAC
Banco Santander Chile
34.55
11.08
47.23%
BCH
Banco De Chile
40.69
12.26
43.14%
BSBR
Banco Santander Brasil
5.77
0.98
20.53%
CIB
Grupo Cibest
96.37
48.35
100.70%
WBS
Webster Financial
79.00
22.11
38.85%
WTFC
Wintrust Financial
162.47
35.71
28.17%
Banco Santander Chile Corporate Events
Banco Santander Chile Files July 2026 Form 6-K With SEC
Jul 29, 2026
Banco Santander Chile, a foreign issuer in the U.S. securities markets, filed a Form 6-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission in July 2026, covering management commentary as of June 30, 2026. The filing, signed on July 29, 2026 by General C...
Banco Santander-Chile Posts Strong Unaudited Results for First Half of 2026
Jul 10, 2026
Banco Santander-Chile is one of Chile’s largest commercial banks, offering a broad range of retail and corporate banking services, including loans, deposits, financial instruments and derivative products. The bank focuses on serving individu...
Banco Santander-Chile Issues USD 10 Million EMTN Bond at SOFR+89
Jul 8, 2026
On July 8, 2026, Banco Santander-Chile disclosed a material fact to Chile’s Financial Markets Commission concerning a new bond issuance in international markets. The bank issued a USD 10 million note under its EMTN program, with settlement o...
Banco Santander-Chile Updates and Files English Bylaws with U.S. SEC
Jun 24, 2026
On June 24, 2026, Banco Santander-Chile filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, formally submitting an English translation of its updated corporate bylaws. The filing details the bank’s legal structure, capital bas...
Banco Santander-Chile Reports Strong May 2026 Unaudited Results
Jun 12, 2026
Banco Santander-Chile released unaudited consolidated financial information as of May 31, 2026, detailing the bank’s balance sheet and income performance for the period. The disclosure, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ...
Banco Santander-Chile Raises CLP 80 Billion in Local Bond Placement Dated May 28, 2026
May 29, 2026
On May 28, 2026, Banco Santander-Chile reported a material fact to Chile’s Financial Markets Commission concerning a new bond placement in the local market. The filing was made under the Securities Market Law framework and relates to instrum...
Banco Santander Chile Issues BF Series Bonds in Local Market on May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
On May 20, 2026, Banco Santander-Chile reported that it placed a new series of dematerialized bearer bonds in the Chilean local market under an already registered credit line, continuing its use of domestic capital markets for funding. The BF seri...
Banco Santander-Chile Raises CLP 25 Billion in Local Bond Placement Dated May 19, 2026
May 20, 2026
On May 19, 2026, Banco Santander-Chile reported to the Chilean Financial Markets Commission that it had carried out a new placement of dematerialized bearer bonds in the local market. The issuance drew on a pre-registered line of credit in the CMF...
Banco Santander-Chile Places CLP 16.2 Billion Local Bond Issue at 6.10%
May 18, 2026
On May 18, 2026, Banco Santander-Chile disclosed a material fact to Chile’s Financial Markets Commission regarding a new local bond placement. The bank issued dematerialized bearer bonds under its existing CMF-registered credit line, continu...
Banco Santander-Chile Places UF-Denominated Series AA-14 Bonds in Local Market
May 18, 2026
On May 15, 2026, Banco Santander-Chile disclosed that it had placed a new series of dematerialized bearer bonds in the Chilean local market under its previously registered credit line with the Financial Markets Commission. The Series AA-14 bonds, ...
Banco Santander-Chile Posts Strong Profit and Solid Balance Sheet as of April 2026
May 13, 2026
Banco Santander-Chile has reported consolidated financial information as of April 30, 2026, disclosing a total asset base of CLP 70.13 trillion and loans to customers and banks of CLP 39.56 trillion. The bank’s capital structure includes CLP...
Banco Santander Chile Files March 2026 Interim Results with U.S. SEC
May 11, 2026
Banco Santander Chile has filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in May 2026, reporting its interim consolidated financial statements for the periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and as of December 31, 2025. The filing,...
Banco Santander-Chile Issues New Local Dematerialized Bonds to Strengthen Medium-Term Funding
May 11, 2026
On May 8, 2026, Banco Santander-Chile placed dematerialized bearer bonds in the Chilean local market under an existing credit line registered with the Financial Markets Commission, issuing Series AA-5 bonds (ticker BSTDA50822) for 1,500,000 UF mat...
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