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

Company Overview

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (NYSE: BLX), commonly known as Bladex, is a development bank focused on facilitating foreign trade and investment throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Established by regional governments and central banks, Bladex provides critical financial support to banks and corporate clients engaged in cross-border commerce. Its mission centers on fostering economic integration, promoting export growth and enhancing the competitiveness of regional industries.

The bank’s core offerings include short- and medium-term trade finance, receivables purchase facilities, structured trade and commodity finance, as well as guarantees and risk mitigation products. By extending lines of credit to local financial institutions, Bladex enables exporters and importers to secure working capital and optimize cash flow. The institution also tailors solutions for projects in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure, adapting to the diverse needs of small- and middle-market enterprises.

Headquartered in Panama City, Bladex was founded in 1977 by a consortium of Latin American and Caribbean governments and central banks seeking to bolster regional trade. Over the decades, the bank has grown its membership to include a mix of sovereign, multilateral and private shareholders, both within the region and internationally. This ownership structure underscores its mandate as a development finance institution dedicated to long-term economic progress.

Bladex’s governance framework is overseen by a Board of Governors composed of representatives from its member countries, while day-to-day operations are directed by an executive team led by the President and Chief Executive Officer. With a blend of public and private sector expertise, the leadership team focuses on maintaining robust risk management practices, expanding product offerings and deepening ties with regional financial partners to advance Bladex’s mission of supporting sustainable trade growth.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $42.05 to $42.57
• 50-Day Range: $39.58 to $42.77
• 52-Week Range: $27.37 to $42.88
• Volume: 82,916 shs
• Average Volume: 125,772 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.54 billion
• P/E Ratio: 7.54
• Dividend Yield: 5.92%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior scored higher than 65% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 569th out of 933 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 10.87%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior are expected to grow by 10.87% in the coming year, from $4.60 to $5.10 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior is 7.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.68.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior is 7.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.06.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior has a P/B Ratio of 1.15. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.88% of the float of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior has recently decreased by 4.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.91%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior is 44.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior will have a dividend payout ratio of 49.02% next year. This indicates that Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.85

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.88% of the float of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior has recently decreased by 4.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.34

News Sentiment

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior has a news sentiment score of 0.34. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.93 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

11 people have searched for BLX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 83% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

5 people have added Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 19.47% of the stock of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior is held by institutions.

BLX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BLX shares performed this year?

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's stock was trading at $35.57 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BLX shares have increased by 18.5% and is now trading at $42.16.

How were Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's earnings last quarter?

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (NYSE:BLX) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 5th. The bank reported $1.40 earnings per share for the quarter. The bank had revenue of $77.95 million for the quarter. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.63% and a net margin of 24.91%.
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How do I buy shares of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior?

Shares of BLX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior own?

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Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/05/2025
• Record date for 6/3 Dividend: 5/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/3 Dividend: 5/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/03/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - FOREIGN
• Sub-Industry: Diversified Banks
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BLX
• CIK: 890541
• Web: www.bladex.com
• Phone: 507-210-8500
• Fax: 507-269-6333
• Employees: 180
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.60
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.53
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.17
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $205.87 million
• Net Margins: 24.91%
• Pretax Margin: 24.91%
• Return on Equity: 15.63%
• Return on Assets: 1.77%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.92
• Current Ratio: 1.62
• Quick Ratio: 1.62

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $829.46 million
• Price / Sales: 1.86
• Cash Flow: $5.71 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.38
• Book Value: $36.60 per share
• Price / Book: 1.15

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 36,540,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $1.54 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.86