BCH Rises 5.6% in 24 Hours Amid Institutional Portfolio Shifts

On NOV 18 2025, BCH rose by 5.6% within 24 hours to reach $514.6, BCH rose by 1.77% within 7 days, dropped by 3.14% within 1 month, and rose by 19.29% within 1 year.

Institutional Investors Adjust Holdings in BCH

Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. reduced its position in Banco De Chile by 21.3% in the second quarter, selling 92,965 shares and ending the quarter with 344,373 shares, representing a 0.07% stake, valued at approximately $10.48 million. This marked a significant shift in the fund’s investment strategy for the bank.

Meanwhile, several other institutional investors made strategic additions or increases to their holdings. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. established a new position in the second quarter with a stake worth $3.45 million. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its holdings in the first quarter by 53.8%, while Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its position by 16.4% in the second quarter. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC and Triasima Portfolio Management Inc. also made substantial increases in their stakes during the first and second quarters, respectively.

Institutional ownership of BCH currently stands at 1.24%.

Analysts Raise Price Targets and Ratings

Analysts have recently revised their outlook for BCH. JPMorgan raised its price target to $33 and maintained a "neutral" rating. Goldman Sachs also raised its target to $35, similarly assigning a "neutral" rating. Zacks Research upgraded the stock to a "strong-buy," and one equities research analyst has assigned it a "Strong Buy" rating, with three others giving it a "Hold." The consensus rating across the analyst community is "Moderate Buy," with an average target price of $34.

These analyst adjustments reflect a growing optimism around the bank's long-term prospects, despite mixed short-term earnings performance and operational challenges.

Market and Valuation Metrics

BCH has shown mixed performance across timeframes, with a 5.6% rise in the last 24 hours, a 1.77% increase over seven days, a 3.14% decline in the past month, and a significant 19.29% gain in the last year. The stock's 50-day moving average stands at $32.32, while the 200-day average is $30.49. It has a market capitalization of $18.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.92, and a P/E/G ratio of 2.65. The stock’s 52-week range is between $22.06 and $37.70.

Business Profile and Strategic Positioning

BCH operates in Chile and offers a broad range of financial services, including banking, insurance, investment management, and payment solutions. The company maintains a strong balance sheet, with a quick ratio of 1.53, a current ratio of 1.53, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.00. These metrics reflect its stable capital structure and capacity to manage debt obligations.

With analysts projecting improved fundamentals and a favorable long-term outlook, BCH remains under review by both institutional and individual investors navigating the evolving financial landscape.