Banco Santander, S.A. reported a record profit of €6.83 billion in H1 2025, a 13% increase year-on-year, along with a 19% rise in earnings per share, contributing to a total of 176 million customers as of July 30, 2025. The company's efficiency ratio improved to 41.5%, and it announced a new share buyback program of approximately €1.7 billion, representing 25% of its first-half profit.