Popular Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

EVERTEC has announced an underwritten secondary offering of 6,355,694 shares of common stock by Selling Stockholder Popular, Inc. The proceeds from this offering will go entirely to Popular, Inc., as EVERTEC will not sell any shares or receive any proceeds. Concurrently, EVERTEC will repurchase approximately $25 million of its common stock from Popular, Inc. This repurchase is subject to the offering’s completion but is not contingent on it. After the offering and repurchase, Popular, Inc. will no longer hold equity in EVERTEC.

Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.132813 for its 6.375% Non-Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, payable on August 31, 2022, to shareholders on record as of August 15, 2022. Additionally, a monthly distribution of $0.127604 for its 6.125% Cumulative Monthly Income Trust Preferred Securities (BPOPM) will be paid on September 1, 2022, with the same record date. The company is a leading financial institution based in Puerto Rico, offering various banking services both locally and in the mainland U.S.

Popular, Inc. reported net income of $211.4 million for Q2 2022, slightly down from $211.7 million in Q1 2022. The net interest margin increased to 3.09% from 2.75%, aided by higher interest rates and loan growth across most categories, except mortgages. Non-performing loans decreased by $42 million, with a ratio of 1.6% of total loans. Total assets grew by $2 billion, while deposits increased by $2.5 billion. The bank's Common Equity Tier 1 ratio remained strong at 16.39%.

EVERTEC, Inc. (NYSE: EVTC) has successfully closed its Popular Transaction and the acquisition of BBR, SpA for approximately USD$53 million. The Popular Transaction entails significant extensions to commercial agreements with Banco Popular of Puerto Rico, enhancing their merchant acquiring relationship, including a revenue-sharing provision. The BBR acquisition expands EVERTEC's operations into Chile and Peru, reinforcing its growth strategy in Latin America. These developments are pivotal for future growth and market presence.

Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.132813 per share for its 6.375% Non-Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, payable on August 1, 2022, to shareholders of record by July 15, 2022. Additionally, it announced a distribution of $0.127604 per security for its 6.125% Cumulative Monthly Income Trust Preferred Securities (BPOPM), also payable on August 1, 2022. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing returns to its shareholders while maintaining a strong financial position in Puerto Rico's banking sector.

Popular, Inc. (BPOP) has completed the acquisition of assets from Evertec Group, enhancing its digital banking services and commercial cash management applications. This move allows Popular's Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) to improve flexibility in technology partnerships, reduce service costs, and strengthen its customer service capabilities. The acquisition involved 4,589,169 shares of Evertec common stock, valued at $169 million, leading to an estimated after-tax gain of $112 million. However, the transaction impacts Popular's tangible book value negatively by approximately $55 million.

Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ:BPOP) will report its financial results for Q2 2022 on July 28, 2022, before market opening. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 11:00 a.m. ET on the same day, available via their website and through dial-in options. Popular, Inc. is a leading financial institution in Puerto Rico, providing a wide range of banking and financial services, including retail, mortgage, and commercial banking.

Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.132813 per share for its 6.375% Non-Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, 2003 Series A, payable on June 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2022. Additionally, it announced a monthly distribution of $0.127604 per security for its 6.125% Cumulative Monthly Income Trust Preferred Securities, payable on July 1, 2022, to holders of record as of June 15, 2022.

Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share on outstanding common stock. This dividend will be payable on July 1, 2022, to shareholders recorded by the close of business on June 2, 2022.

As the leading financial institution in Puerto Rico, Popular provides various banking services, including retail, mortgage, and commercial banking. The company has a solid reputation, ranking among the top 50 U.S. bank holding companies by assets.