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BPOP·Popular Inc.

$169.50
+1.07 (+0.64%)
After Hours
High
$169.80
Open
$168.38
Market Cap
11.24B
52W High
$179.24
Low
$167.19
P. Close
$169.50
P/E
11.59
52W Low
$108.74
Fwd P/E
9.75
DailyIQ Est.
$201.26
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
2.96%
Technical Score (1D)
41
SELL
News Sentiment
-
NO DATA
BPOP’s net‑interest margin has risen 58.8 basis points to 3.8% over the last two years, a lift that has helped the bank generate higher net interest income and underpins its recent 21.2 % six‑month rally. The margin expansion reflects a tighter spread between loan rates and funding costs, which should translate into stronger earnings for the next few earnings periods. Because the mandate is interest‑rate‑sensitive, any further tightening of credit conditions or a shift in the Fed’s policy stance could compress the margin and dampen the upside. The bank’s share price has also reached a 52‑week high, a level that signals robust earnings momentum and a favorable rate environment, but it also raises the question of whether the rally can be sustained amid competitive pressure in Puerto Rico and the mainland. The next earnings release will be key; guidance on loan growth and NIM will clarify whether the margin gains are likely to continue or if the bank is facing headwinds. Watch for any change in the bank’s credit mandate or loan‑origination strategy, as these could affect the trajectory of NIM. Additionally, monitor the Fed’s policy path over the next 1–10 trading days, because a rate hike or a pivot could imperil the margin expansion. Finally, keep an eye on the competitive landscape in the regions where BPOP operates, as increased competition could erode market share and pressure profitability.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.75$3.08$3.41$3.74$4.07Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$3.92 - -
Q3'25$2.91$3.14+8.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$775M$784M$794M$803M$813MQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$808M - -
Q3'25 - $779M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

BPOP Stock Snapshot

BPOP is currently trading at $169.55, giving Popular Inc. a market cap of 11.24B and a P/E ratio of 11.6. Today's range spans $167.19–$169.80, with shares opening at $168.38 and moving up $0.05 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 41/100 (HOLD).

Over the past year BPOP has traded between $108.74 and $179.24 - the current price is +55.9% off the 52-week low and -5.4% from the high. 18 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $197.30 (range $181.00–$214.00), implying upside of +16.4%.

A HOLD read (41/100) for BPOP at $169.55 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) with neutral sentiment (-/100) tells the story of a large-cap the broader market stock between identifiable trends. The current P/E ratio stands at 11.6. The 11.24B market cap keeps institutional interest alive; the 52-week range of $108.74–$179.24 keeps the trade interesting. HOLD signals here aren't an endpoint - they're a setup phase waiting for the right trigger.

In neutral phases, large-cap the broader market names like BPOP are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly, at 11.24B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 41/100 (HOLD) and neutral sentiment (-/100) at $169.55 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.