MADRID (AP) — MADRID (AP) — Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $3.47 billion.

The bank, based in Madrid, said it had earnings of 60 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 61 cents per share.

The bank posted revenue of $12.56 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $12.56 billion.

Banco Bilbao shares have climbed slightly more than 7% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 24% in the last 12 months.

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