Claim 55% Off TipRanks
- Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions
- Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks
Popular ( (BPOP) ) has provided an update.
Popular, Inc. reported on its first-quarter 2026 results, posting net income of $245.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, up from $233.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and significantly higher year-over-year, with earnings per share rising to $3.78. Performance was driven by higher net interest income of $670.2 million, an improved net interest margin, slightly lower non-interest income, and reduced operating expenses, while the bank strengthened credit reserves, saw non-performing loans decline, and modestly higher net charge-offs tied mainly to a single commercial loan.
Loans held in portfolio were essentially stable at $39.3 billion, while deposits grew to $67.6 billion, including a notable increase in Puerto Rico public deposits, and money market and investment securities expanded to $33.6 billion, underscoring solid liquidity. Capital metrics remained strong with a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 15.92%, higher tangible book value per share, and a return on average tangible common equity of 15.46%, as Popular returned $204 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, reinforcing its message of disciplined execution and resilient operating conditions in Puerto Rico and the U.S.
The most recent analyst rating on (BPOP) stock is a Buy with a $180.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Popular stock, see the BPOP Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on BPOP Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BPOP is a Outperform.
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (earnings rebound, improving leverage, strong 2025 cash generation) and supportive technical strength (price above key moving averages, positive MACD). Valuation is also favorable with a low P/E and a dividend. The main risks tempering the score are profitability still below prior peak levels and guidance headwinds around deposits/funding and slightly higher expected charge-offs.
To see Spark’s full report on BPOP stock, click here.
More about Popular
Popular, Inc. is a financial services company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker BPOP, operating a diversified banking franchise with a strong presence in Puerto Rico and the United States. The corporation focuses on lending, deposit-taking and investment products, supported by robust capital and liquidity levels that it positions as key to sustaining long-term value for customers and shareholders.
Average Trading Volume: 583,106
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $9.66B
Find detailed analytics on BPOP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.