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Banco Santander-Chile
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Banco Santander-Chile
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Price: 70.27 CLP -1.01% Market Closed
Market Cap: 13.2T CLP

Banco Santander-Chile
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In the vibrant landscape of Chile's financial sector, Banco Santander-Chile stands out as a formidable player. Founded as a subsidiary of Spain's banking giant Santander Group, it has deeply embedded itself within the country's economic framework. The bank’s operations pivot around a comprehensive suite of financial services designed to cater to both individual and corporate clients. By establishing an extensive network of branches and ATMs across Chile, the bank ensures accessibility to its services, further bolstered by robust digital banking platforms. These efforts are strategically aimed at maintaining customer loyalty and expanding its market share across various demographics. With a focus on retail banking, the bank manages deposits, extends loans, and offers credit card services, capturing a wide customer base through tailored financial solutions.

Banco Santander-Chile’s revenue primarily springs from the interest it earns on loans, complemented by fees from account maintenance, transactions, and an array of financial services. The bank's ability to generate income is significantly enhanced by its interest spread—the difference between interest earned on loans and the interest paid on deposits. It also maneuvers within global financial markets, providing investment and wealth management services which contribute to the bank’s profitability. By leveraging its relationship with its parent company, Banco Santander-Chile accesses international markets and expertise, further bolstering its domestic operations. In the tapestry of Chilean banking, the institution not only weaves in earnings growth for its stakeholders but also plays a crucial role in fueling the country’s economic development.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q3 2025
Call Date
Nov 5, 2025
AI Summary
Q3 2025

Strong Profit Growth: Santander-Chile reported net income of CLP 798 billion for the first nine months of 2025, up 37% year-over-year.

High ROE & Efficiency: Return on equity reached 24% and the efficiency ratio improved to 35.9%, the best in the Chilean industry so far this year.

Fee Growth: Fee income increased 8%, with noncredit-related services contributing more, and fee generation now accounts for 20% of total revenues.

Loan & NIM Guidance: Management expects mid-single-digit loan growth and net interest margins (NIMs) around 4% for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026.

Asset Quality Stabilizing: Nonperforming loans (NPLs) have started to improve and cost of risk is guided to decrease to around 1.3% for 2026.

Dividend Payout: The bank is provisioning for a 60% payout of 2025 profits as dividends in April 2026.

Regulatory & Election Watch: Guidance does not include the impact of a possible interchange fee cut, and management sees a more favorable business environment if the upcoming elections lead to political change.

Key Financials
Net Income
CLP 798 billion
Return on Equity
24%
Efficiency Ratio
35.9%
Net Interest Margin
4%
Recurrence Ratio
62%
Number of Clients
4.6 million
Commercial NPL Ratio
3.4%
CET1 Ratio
10.8%
Dividend Payout
60% of 2025 profits
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Claudio Melandri Hinojosa
Executive Chairman
No Bio Available
Mr. Roman Blanco Reinosa
CEO & Country Head
No Bio Available
Ms. Patricia Perez
Chief Financial Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Eduardo Herrera
Executive Vice President of Technology & Operations
No Bio Available
Mr. Jonathan Covarrubias Hernandez
Chief Accounting Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Andrés Trautmann Buc
Executive Vice President Corporate Investment Banking
No Bio Available
Mr. Robert Moreno Heimlich
Manager of Investor Relations
No Bio Available
Mr. Cristian Florence Kauer
General Counsel
No Bio Available
Mr. Fernando Larrain Aninat
Executive Vice-President of Communications, Marketing & Research
No Bio Available
Ms. Paula Melendez Cubillos
Executive Vice-President of Human Resources
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
SANTIAGO
Santiago
Bandera N140
Contacts
+5623202000.0
www.santander.cl