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Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. issues updates on Bladex, a Panama-based multinational bank established by Latin American and Caribbean central banks to promote foreign trade and regional economic integration. The bank provides financial solutions to financial institutions and corporations across the region, with activity centered on trade finance, lending, deposits, letters of credit, commitments, loan syndication and treasury functions.
Recurring updates include IFRS operating results, net interest income, fee and non-interest income, credit-risk and funding trends, quarterly dividends, debt issuance in regional capital markets, annual report filings, shareholder matters and strategy presentations describing the evolution of its trade-finance franchise and transactional banking platform.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) reported 2Q26 net profit of $66.5 million ($1.77 per share), up 4% year-on-year, and 6M26 profit of $122.8 million, up 6%. Adjusted annualized ROE reached 16.4% in 2Q26, while reported ROE was 15.4%.
Net interest income rose 8% YoY to $73.3 million, with NIM at 2.24%, pressured by high liquidity and competition. Fees and non-interest income hit a record $25.6 million in 2Q26 (+15% YoY). The efficiency ratio was 24.1% as revenues outpaced higher operating expenses.
The credit portfolio grew 19% YoY to $14.5 billion, with 98.4% in low-risk Stage 1 and impaired credits at 0.5% of the portfolio. Deposits rose 22% YoY to $7.9 billion, representing 64% of funding. Tier 1 Basel III capital was 16.6%, and the regulatory capital adequacy ratio 14.3%. The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.6875 per share, and major rating agencies affirmed or upgraded Bladex with stable outlooks.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.6875 per share for the second quarter of 2026. The dividend will be paid on August 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 7, 2026.
According to Bladex, there were 37,598,918.88 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026. The Panama-headquartered multinational bank focuses on promoting foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) will hold a conference call to discuss its Second Quarter 2026 (2Q26) results on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will feature presentations by CEO Jorge Salas and CFO Annette van Hoorde de Solís. Pre-registration is required via an online link.
The 2Q26 earnings release will be published on Monday, July 27, 2026, after the market closes, and will be accessible on the Bank's corporate website together with the webcast presentation.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) announced that S&P Global Ratings upgraded its long-term issuer credit rating to 'BBB+' from 'BBB', with a stable outlook, and affirmed its short-term rating at 'A-2'.
S&P also upgraded Bladex's senior unsecured notes to 'BBB+' and Tier 1 hybrid notes to 'BB', citing solid asset quality, diversified portfolio, consistent earnings, strong capitalization, and adequate funding and liquidity.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) reported net profit of $56.4 million for 1Q26, a 9% YoY increase, with EPS of $1.31 and adjusted annualized ROE of 14.2%. Total revenues were $83.1 million and NII was $70.2 million. Credit portfolio reached an all-time high of $13,487 million, deposits rose to $7,307 million, and liquid assets were $1,988 million. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.6875 per share payable May 27, 2026.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.6875 per share for Q1 2026. The dividend is payable May 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 8, 2026. As of March 31, 2026, Bladex had 37,536,498.88 shares outstanding.
The bank is headquartered in Panama and serves financial institutions and corporations across Latin America, with listings on the NYSE since 1992.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) completed a MXN 4,265 million placement of three‑year Cebures in the Mexican public debt market on April 21, 2026. The notes carry a floating rate of TIIE de Fondeo +60 bps and recorded demand well above the target.
The issuance received top local ratings (mxAAA and AAA (mex)) and proceeds will finance strategic initiatives in Mexico and across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 on April 20, 2026. The 2025 Annual Report and audited financial statements are available on the SEC website and Bladex's investor website.
Shareholders may request a free copy in writing. Bladex is headquartered in Panama and operates across Latin America, with a NYSE listing since 1992.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will release 1Q26 earnings on Monday, April 27, 2026 after market close and will post the webcast and presentation on its website.
Presenters include CEO Jorge Salas and CFO Annette van Hoorde de Solís. Investors are invited to pre-register for the call.
Bladex (NYSE: BLX) presented its 2030 strategy on March 25, 2026, targeting disciplined growth, funding optimization, and higher non-interest income while preserving its low-risk profile.
Key 2030 targets include a commercial portfolio of $18–$20bn, NIM ≈ 2.30%, non-interest income ≈ $125m, efficiency ratio 25%–27%, adjusted ROE 16%–17%, and Tier 1 ratio 15%–16%.