Popular Inc. Boosts Quarterly Dividend, Analysts See Potential Upside

Popular Inc. (BPOP) increases its quarterly dividend by 7.1% to $0.75 per share, raising the forward yield to 2.44%. Analysts project a potential upside of 10.56% from the current stock price of $122.44. The consensus rating from 8 firms is "Outperform". The GF Value suggests a potential downside of 24.12% from the current share price.

Popular Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP), a leading financial institution in Puerto Rico, has announced a significant increase in its quarterly dividend. The company's Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.75 per share, representing a 7.1% increase from the previous dividend of $0.70 per share [2]. This move raises the forward yield to 2.44%.

The dividend will be payable on October 1, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 12, 2025 [1]. The company's subsidiary, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, will continue to provide retail, mortgage, and commercial banking services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, along with auto and equipment leasing and financing [3].

Analysts have responded positively to this announcement. The consensus rating from eight firms is "Outperform," with a projected potential upside of 10.56% from the current stock price of $122.44 [2]. However, the GF Value suggests a potential downside of 24.12% from the current share price [2].

Popular Inc. has shown strong financial performance in recent quarters, with earnings per share (EPS) reaching $3.09 in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the forecasted $2.52 by 22.62% [3]. This significant earnings beat was accompanied by solid revenue performance. Analysts from Citi and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods have raised their price targets for the company, reflecting a positive outlook [3].

References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/popular-inc-declares-a-cash-dividend-of-0-75-per-common-share-ce7c50dbd98df227
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4488387-popular-raises-dividend-by-7
[3] https://za.investing.com/news/company-news/popular-declares-quarterly-dividend-of-075-per-share-93CH-3852845