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Popular Inc, based in Puerto Rico, is a financial holding company with four main subsidiaries: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, a bank in Puerto Rico in terms of assets; Banco Popular North America, its banking operation in the continental United States; Evertec, a data processor; and Popular Financial Holdings, a diversified financial services company. The Corporation's reportable segments consist of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular U.S.

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Popular Increases Its Quarterly Common Stock Dividend From $0.70 To $0.75 Per Share; Announces New Stock Repurchase Program Of Up To $500M

Wells Fargo analyst Timur Braziler maintains Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $130 to $135.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Popular, Raises Price Target to $135

In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Popular, presenting an average target of $128.25, a high estimate of $140.00, and a low estimate of $123.00. This current average reflects an increase of 8.69% from the previous average price target of $118.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752001273_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of Popular among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Frank Schiraldi</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Motta</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Popular. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Popular compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Popular's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BPOP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Popular analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Popular's Background</h2>
Popular Inc, based in Puerto Rico, is a financial holding company with four main subsidiaries: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, a bank in Puerto Rico in terms of assets; Banco Popular North America, its banking operation in the continental United States; Evertec, a data processor; and Popular Financial Holdings, a diversified financial services company. The Corporation's reportable segments consist of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular U.S.
<h3>Breaking Down Popular's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Popular's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 5.81%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Popular's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 24.61%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.12%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Popular's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.24%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Popular's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.2, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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4 Analysts Assess Popular: What You Need To Know

Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintains Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $125 to $140.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Popular, Raises Price Target to $140

Popular's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NYSE">BPOP</a>) short percent of float has risen 27.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.57 million shares sold short, which is 2.7% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Popular Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750784427_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Popular has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Popular's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Popular's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.37%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Is The Market Feeling About Popular?

Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.95% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.72%. Currently, Popular has a market capitalization of $7.16 billion. 
Buying $100 In BPOP: If an investor had bought $100 of BPOP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $288.93 today based on a price of $104.50 for BPOP at the time of writing.
<h3>Popular's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750689919_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Popular's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NYSE">BPOP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 17.19% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.23 million shares sold short, which is 2.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.6 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Popular Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748959229_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Popular has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Popular's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Popular's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.20%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.73% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.78%. Currently, Popular has a market capitalization of $7.06 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BPOP: If an investor had bought $1000 of BPOP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,438.21 today based on a price of $103.00 for BPOP at the time of writing.
<h3>Popular's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748881818_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Popular Stock In The Last 5 Years

In the current session, the stock is trading at $106.74, after a 2.88% increase. Over the past month, Popular Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) stock increased by 3.48%, and in the past year, by 17.22%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748624427_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Popular P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 12.96 in the Banks industry, Popular Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 10.71. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748624427_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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During the last three months, 4 analysts shared their evaluations of Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $118.25, a high estimate of $125.00, and a low estimate of $100.00. This current average reflects an increase of 3.5% from the previous average price target of $114.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747335650_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Popular's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Frank Schiraldi</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Motta</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timur Braziler</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Popular. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Popular compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Popular's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Popular's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BPOP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Popular analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Popular Better</h2>
Popular Inc, based in Puerto Rico, is a financial holding company with four main subsidiaries: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, a bank in Puerto Rico in terms of assets; Banco Popular North America, its banking operation in the continental United States; Evertec, a data processor; and Popular Financial Holdings, a diversified financial services company. The Corporation's reportable segments consist of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular U.S.
<h3>Key Indicators: Popular's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Popular's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 5.81%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Popular's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 24.61%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.12%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Popular's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.24%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Popular's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.2, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Expectations For Popular's Future

Piper Sandler analyst Frank Schiraldi maintains Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $110 to $123.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Popular, Raises Price Target to $123

Popular's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NYSE">BPOP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.12% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.50 million shares sold short, which is 2.56% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.14 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Popular Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747141230_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Popular has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Popular's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Popular's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.03%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Do Investors Really Feel About Popular?

Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintains Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $115 to $125.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Popular, Raises Price Target to $125

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kelly Motta maintains Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $122 to $125.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Popular, Raises Price Target to $125

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Shares of banking companies are trading higher amid overall market strength after President Trump said he will not be firing Fed Chair Powell. Additionally, Trump indicated the final tariff rate would be lower than the current, which may lead to greater business and lending activity for financial institutions.

Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.56 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.16 by 18.52 percent. This is a 36.17 percent increase over earnings of $1.88 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $605.60 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $608.09 million by 0.41 percent. This is a 9.96 percent increase over sales of $550.74 million the same period last year.

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Popular Q1 EPS $2.56 Beats $2.16 Estimate, Sales $605.60M Miss $608.09M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For April 23, 2025

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>CNFinance Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNF#NYSE">CNF</a>) stock moved upwards by 18.1% to $0.79 during Tuesday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $54.1 million. </li>
<li>AIFU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIFU#NASDAQ">AIFU</a>) shares moved upwards by 7.69% to $0.14. The company's market cap stands at $7.9 million. </li>
<li>Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) shares increased by 5.83% to $94.7. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.5 billion. </li>
<li>AGM Group Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGMH#NASDAQ">AGMH</a>) shares moved upwards by 5.0% to $0.03. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.3 million. </li>
<li>Zhibao Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBAO#NASDAQ">ZBAO</a>) stock rose 4.94% to $1.02. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $32.6 million. </li>
<li>Patriot Ntl Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNBK#NASDAQ">PNBK</a>) shares rose 3.84% to $3.24. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $238.8 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Top KingWin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAI#NASDAQ">WAI</a>) shares declined by 9.6% to $0.14 during Tuesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $26.4 million. </li>
<li>Green Dot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDOT#NYSE">GDOT</a>) stock decreased by 5.61% to $7.41. The company's market cap stands at $406.6 million. </li>
<li>Forge Global Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRGE#NYSE">FRGE</a>) shares declined by 5.09% to $11.21. The company's market cap stands at $140.6 million. </li>
<li>AppTech Payments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APCX#NASDAQ">APCX</a>) stock decreased by 5.0% to $0.4. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.2 million. </li>
<li>Dominari Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOMH#NASDAQ">DOMH</a>) shares fell 4.81% to $4.16. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $60.9 million. </li>
<li>Pineapple Financial (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAPL#AMEX">PAPL</a>) stock fell 4.68% to $0.27. The company's market cap stands at $2.6 million. 
See Also: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/money/best-financial-services-stocks/" title="www.benzinga.com/money/best-financial-services-stocks/">www.benzinga.com/money/best-financial-services-stocks/</a></li>
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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12 Financials Stocks Moving In Tuesday's After-Market Session

Popular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-04-23. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Popular will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.18.
Investors in Popular are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.41, leading to a 1.23% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Popular's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.10</td>
<td>2.31</td>
<td>2.12</td>
<td>1.86</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.51</td>
<td>2.16</td>
<td>2.46</td>
<td>1.88</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745341367_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Popular Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Popular were trading at $86.08 as of April 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 0.68%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BPOP/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Popular visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Outlook For Popular

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Shares of banking companies are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

Press Releases

Popular, Inc. Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock and Announces Distribution on Trust Preferred Securities

Popular, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Management

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Appoints Alejandro M. Sanchez to its Board of Directors

Popular, Inc. Declares a Cash Dividend of $0.70 per Common Share

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Popular Life Re

Popular, Inc. to Report Second Quarter Results and Hold Conference Call on Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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