MADRID (AP) — MADRID (AP) — Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $3.01 billion.

The Madrid-based bank said it had earnings of 51 cents per share.

The bank posted revenue of $9.93 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $9.93 billion, topping Street forecasts.

Banco Bilbao shares have increased 20% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 38% in the last 12 months.

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