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Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
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American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
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NYSE:BLX

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$29.59
+0.03 (+0.10%)
(As of 04/19/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$29.28
$31.62
50-Day Range
$23.13
$30.22
52-Week Range
$17.09
$31.62
Volume
202,741 shs
Average Volume
126,735 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.08 billion
P/E Ratio
6.49
Dividend Yield
6.76%
Price Target
$37.33

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
26.2% Upside
$37.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.02% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.85
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.74mentions of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.87%
From $4.60 to $5.10 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.75 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

211th out of 845 stocks

Commercial Banks, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

8th out of 27 stocks

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About Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. Stock (NYSE:BLX)

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A., a multinational bank, primarily engages in the financing of foreign trade in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company operates through two segments, Commercial and Treasury. It also offers bilateral loans; structured loans including syndicated and clubbed, such as acquisition and pre-export financing, A/B loan financing, bridge loans, and liability management; and project financing. In addition, the company provides letter of credit comprising import and export letters of credit, and credit discounting and financing, as well as usance payable at sight; stand-by services; bank guarantees, which includes first demand and local guarantees; import and export documentary collection; irrevocable reimbursement undertaking, and canal tolls. Further, it offers liquidity and investment solutions including time deposits, DDA accounts, Yankee certificate of deposits, and EMTN private placement services, as well as supply chain finance services. The company primarily serves financial institutions, corporations, and sovereigns and state-owned entities. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.was formerly known as Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones, S.A. and changed its name to Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. in June 2009. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Panama City, the Republic of Panama.

BLX Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/22/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/19 Dividend
3/01/2024
Dividend Payable
3/19/2024
Today
4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/18/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
Diversified Banks
CUSIP
P1699413
Employees
52
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$37.33
High Stock Price Target
$43.00
Low Stock Price Target
$32.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+21.1%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$166.16 million
Pretax Margin
24.27%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$712.20 million
Cash Flow
$4.92 per share
Book Value
$33.14 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
36,252,000
Market Cap
$1.12 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.21
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Jorge L. Salas (Age 53)
    Chief Executive Officer
  • Ms. Ana Graciela de Mendez (Age 57)
    Executive VP & CFO
  • Mr. Carlos Daniel Raad Baene (Age 43)
    Executive VP, Head of Investor Relations & Chief Investor Relations Officer
  • Mr. Jorge Luis Real (Age 51)
    Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary of the Board of Directors
  • Ms. Jessica Janson (Age 50)
    Vice President of Corporate Communications & Social Investment
  • Mr. Alejandro Tizzoni (Age 46)
    Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer
  • Mr. Eduardo Vivone (Age 58)
    Executive Vice President of Treasury & Capital Markets
  • Ms. Monica Cosulich
    Senior VP of Finance & Investor Relations
  • Mr. Olazhir Ledezma (Age 51)
    Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning
  • Ms. Adriana Lizzeth Diaz Forero (Age 39)
    Executive VP & Chief Audit Officer

BLX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" BLX shares.
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What is Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.'s stock price target for 2024?

3 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.'s stock. Their BLX share price targets range from $32.00 to $43.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $37.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have BLX shares performed in 2024?

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.'s stock was trading at $24.74 at the start of the year. Since then, BLX stock has increased by 19.6% and is now trading at $29.59.
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Are investors shorting Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.?

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 284,500 shares, an increase of 10.6% from the March 15th total of 257,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 130,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.2 days. Approximately 1.0% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.'s next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 18th 2024.
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How were Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.'s earnings last quarter?

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (NYSE:BLX) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 22nd. The bank reported $1.27 EPS for the quarter. The bank earned $77.79 million during the quarter. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. had a net margin of 23.34% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.49%.

How often does Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.?

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, March 4th will be given a dividend of $0.50 per share on Tuesday, March 19th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.76%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 1st. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.25.
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Is Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. a good dividend stock?

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (NYSE:BLX) pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.85%. BLX has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 43.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BLX will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.22% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. investors own include Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Ford Motor (F), Alibaba Group (BABA), Bank of America (BAC), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Adverum Biotechnologies (ADVM) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS).

Who are Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.'s major shareholders?

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.'s stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.13%).

How do I buy shares of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.?

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This page (NYSE:BLX) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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