Popular, Inc. (BPOP) Stock Price & Analysis
Popular, Inc. (BPOP) closed at USD 157.37 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.91% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 155.95; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 155.21–157.58 on volume of 492,537 shares. Market capitalization is $10.04B, with a 52-week range of USD 108.74–179.24 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (BPOP)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.60 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 195.2 (range 171–216).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +41.9% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +129.1% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 3.88, revenue estimate $871M.
Analysts (BPOP)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.60 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 195.2 (low 171, high 216).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $200 → $205 |
| 2026-09-30 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Overweight | $200 → $195 |
| 2026-09-22 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $200 → $192 |
| 2026-08-31 | Benchmark | Target raised | Buy | $214 → $216 |
| 2026-08-10 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Overweight | $180 → $200 |
| 2026-08-03 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $190 → $200 |
| 2026-07-24 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Buy | $192 → $197 |
| 2026-07-24 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $190 → $207 |
| 2026-07-24 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Overweight | $190 → $198 |
| 2026-07-24 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $163 → $181 |
| 2026-07-24 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $185 → $190 |
| 2026-07-24 | Benchmark | Target raised | Buy | $201 → $214 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BPOP)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +41.9% | +129.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +42.1% | +18.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.7% | 29.1% |
| Max drawdown | -12.7% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -46.3% (Jan 2022→Mar 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 157.37 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.91% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 155.95 |
| Open | USD 156.48 |
| Day Range | USD 155.21 – 157.58 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 108.74 – 179.24 |
| Volume | 492,537 shares |
| Market Cap | $10.04B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (BPOP)
Nexqual's technical model rates BPOP "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.46 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 165.16) |
| MACD | -2.39 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BPOP)
Wall Street analysts rate BPOP "Buy" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 195.2 (range USD 171–216), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 195.2 |
| High Target | USD 216 |
| Low Target | USD 171 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 10 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (BPOP)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.88 |
| Revenue Estimate | $871.14M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 4.35 vs est 3.68 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.78 vs est 3.21 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 3.4 vs est 3.04 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 3.14 vs est 2.91 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BPOP)
| Total Revenue | $3.06B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.60% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +40.97% |
| Profit Margin | +31.64% |
| ROE | +15.65% |
| Total Cash | $4.96B |
| Total Debt | $1.61B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BPOP)
Nexqual rates Popular, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $4.96B cash vs $1.61B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.00B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 16%, ROA 1.3% |
Ownership (BPOP)
| Insider Ownership | +1.86% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +94.37% |
| Shares Outstanding | 63.78M |
| Float | 62.01M |
| Short % of Float | +3.67% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (BPOP)
Popular, Inc. is led by Jorge Jose Garcia (age 52), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Jorge Jose Garcia (age 52) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Lidio V. Soriano (age 56) |
| Executive Vice President of Commercial Credit & Services Group of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico | Eli S. Sepulveda (age 62) |
Major Backers & Investors (BPOP)
Notable institutional backers of Popular, Inc. include Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, AQR Capital Management, LLC, T. Rowe Price, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 7.39% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 3.56% |
| T. Rowe Price | 2.69% |
| Citadel | 2.47% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 2.3% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 21.25% |
| BlackRock | 6.26% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.9% |
| State Street | 2.77% |
| Geode Capital | 2.35% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD | Banco Bradesco Sa | USD 4.03 | ▼ 3.82% |
| FITB | Fifth Third Bancorp | USD 50.35 | ▲ 0.26% |
| TFC | Truist Financial Corporation | USD 46.57 | ▲ 1.42% |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | USD 32.86 | ▼ 1.44% |
| NWG | NatWest Group plc | USD 17.47 | ▼ 1.02% |
| NU | Nu Holdings Ltd. | USD 14.73 | ▼ 5.46% |
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