MADRID (AP) _ Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $844.5 million.

The bank, based in Madrid, said it had earnings of 11 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, were 9 cents per share.

The bank posted revenue of $6.15 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $6.15 billion, exceeding Street forecasts.

Banco Bilbao shares have climbed 30% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 86% in the last 12 months.

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