Popular Competitors

Truist Financial (NYSE:TFC) and Popular (NASDAQ:BPOP) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

Truist Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Popular pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Truist Financial pays out 41.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Popular pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Truist Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Popular has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

72.1% of Truist Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Popular shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Truist Financial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Popular shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Truist Financial and Popular's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Truist Financial has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Popular has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Truist Financial and Popular, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Truist Financial presently has a consensus target price of $53.0833, suggesting a potential downside of 9.94%. Popular has a consensus target price of $63.20, suggesting a potential downside of 11.27%. Given Truist Financial's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Truist Financial is more favorable than Popular.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Truist Financial and Popular's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Truist Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Popular. Popular is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Truist Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Truist Financial beats Popular on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC) and Popular (NASDAQ:BPOP) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and profitability.

Dividends

The PNC Financial Services Group pays an annual dividend of $4.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Popular pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. The PNC Financial Services Group pays out 40.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Popular pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. The PNC Financial Services Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Popular has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for The PNC Financial Services Group and Popular, as reported by MarketBeat.

The PNC Financial Services Group presently has a consensus price target of $160.1176, indicating a potential downside of 10.11%. Popular has a consensus price target of $63.20, indicating a potential downside of 11.27%. Given The PNC Financial Services Group's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe The PNC Financial Services Group is more favorable than Popular.

Risk and Volatility

The PNC Financial Services Group has a beta of 1.38, indicating that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Popular has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares The PNC Financial Services Group and Popular's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The PNC Financial Services Group and Popular's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The PNC Financial Services Group has higher revenue and earnings than Popular. Popular is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The PNC Financial Services Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

80.6% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Popular shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Popular shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

The PNC Financial Services Group beats Popular on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) and Popular (NASDAQ:BPOP) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Volatility & Risk

First Republic Bank has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Popular has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares First Republic Bank and Popular's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

95.5% of First Republic Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Popular shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Popular shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

First Republic Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Popular pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. First Republic Bank pays out 13.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Popular pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First Republic Bank has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Popular has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares First Republic Bank and Popular's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

First Republic Bank has higher revenue and earnings than Popular. Popular is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Republic Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for First Republic Bank and Popular, as reported by MarketBeat.

First Republic Bank presently has a consensus target price of $136.1333, suggesting a potential downside of 19.99%. Popular has a consensus target price of $63.20, suggesting a potential downside of 11.27%. Given Popular's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Popular is more favorable than First Republic Bank.

Summary

First Republic Bank beats Popular on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) and Popular (NASDAQ:BPOP) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Fifth Third Bancorp and Popular's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

79.2% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Popular shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Popular shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Fifth Third Bancorp and Popular's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Fifth Third Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Popular. Popular is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fifth Third Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

Fifth Third Bancorp has a beta of 1.63, meaning that its share price is 63% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Popular has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Fifth Third Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Popular pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Fifth Third Bancorp pays out 39.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Popular pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Fifth Third Bancorp has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Popular has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Fifth Third Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Fifth Third Bancorp and Popular, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Fifth Third Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $34.4605, indicating a potential downside of 10.42%. Popular has a consensus target price of $63.20, indicating a potential downside of 11.27%. Given Fifth Third Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Fifth Third Bancorp is more favorable than Popular.

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp beats Popular on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB) and Popular (NASDAQ:BPOP) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for SVB Financial Group and Popular, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

SVB Financial Group currently has a consensus price target of $434.5333, indicating a potential downside of 13.50%. Popular has a consensus price target of $63.20, indicating a potential downside of 11.27%. Given Popular's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Popular is more favorable than SVB Financial Group.

Profitability

This table compares SVB Financial Group and Popular's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

88.4% of SVB Financial Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Popular shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of SVB Financial Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Popular shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

SVB Financial Group has a beta of 2.14, indicating that its share price is 114% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Popular has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares SVB Financial Group and Popular's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

SVB Financial Group has higher revenue and earnings than Popular. Popular is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SVB Financial Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

SVB Financial Group beats Popular on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Popular (NASDAQ:BPOP) and Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Popular and Regions Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Popular and Regions Financial's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Regions Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Popular. Popular is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Regions Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Popular and Regions Financial, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Popular currently has a consensus price target of $63.20, suggesting a potential downside of 11.27%. Regions Financial has a consensus price target of $18.4722, suggesting a potential downside of 13.76%. Given Popular's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Popular is more favorable than Regions Financial.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.6% of Popular shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.7% of Regions Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Popular shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Regions Financial shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Popular has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Regions Financial has a beta of 1.58, suggesting that its share price is 58% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Popular pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Regions Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Popular pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Regions Financial pays out 40.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Popular has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Regions Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Popular beats Regions Financial on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.