BNP Paribas (BNPQY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BNP Paribas (OTCMKTS:BNPQY) is a leading international banking group headquartered in Paris, France. The company was formed in 2000 through the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) and Paribas, tracing its roots back to the 19th century. Over the years, BNP Paribas has grown into one of Europe’s largest banks and a prominent player in global financial markets, offering a broad range of services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients.

The group’s main business activities are organized into three core divisions: Retail Banking & Services, Corporate & Institutional Banking, and Investment Solutions. Retail Banking & Services provides everyday banking products, insurance, leasing and consumer finance solutions for private individuals, small businesses, and professional clients. Corporate & Institutional Banking delivers financing, advisory, capital markets, risk management, and transaction services to corporations, financial institutions, and public entities. Investment Solutions encompasses asset management, private banking, and insurance, enabling clients to manage and grow their wealth across multiple asset classes.

BNP Paribas maintains a global footprint, serving clients in more than 60 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Its retail banking networks span France, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, and Turkey, while its corporate and investment banking operations have prominent offices in New York, London, Singapore, and Sydney. The bank leverages its extensive international network to support cross-border transactions, trade finance, and global capital markets activities.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, who has been at the helm since 2011, BNP Paribas continues to emphasize digital transformation, sustainable finance, and risk management. The group’s governance structure includes an experienced board of directors and committees focused on audit, risk, and corporate social responsibility. Through strategic initiatives and innovation, BNP Paribas aims to reinforce its position as a trusted financial partner for clients worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $43.71 to $43.86
• 50-Day Range: $44.19 to $49.09
• 52-Week Range: $28.93 to $49.32
• Volume: 8,606 shs
• Average Volume: 291,163 shs
• Market Capitalization: $98.83 billion
• P/E Ratio: 8.20
• Dividend Yield: 7.16%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

BNP Paribas Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

BNP Paribas scored higher than 82% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. 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 BNP Paribas.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.34%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for BNP Paribas are expected to grow by 15.34% in the coming year, from $5.02 to $5.79 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of BNP Paribas is 8.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 234.24.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of BNP Paribas is 8.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 30.38.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

BNP Paribas has a PEG Ratio of 0.77. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

BNP Paribas has a P/B Ratio of 0.68. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the outstanding shares of BNP Paribas have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BNP Paribas has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BNP Paribas has recently increased by 55.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

BNP Paribas is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.82%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

BNP Paribas does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of BNP Paribas is 58.72%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, BNP Paribas will have a dividend payout ratio of 54.06% next year. This indicates that BNP Paribas will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the outstanding shares of BNP Paribas have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BNP Paribas has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BNP Paribas has recently increased by 55.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.22

News Sentiment

BNP Paribas has a news sentiment score of 0.22. 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 0.69 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for BNP Paribas this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added BNP Paribas to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

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

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, BNP Paribas insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 1.18% of the stock of BNP Paribas is held by institutions.

BNPQY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BNPQY shares performed this year?

BNP Paribas' stock was trading at $30.70 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, BNPQY shares have increased by 42.4% and is now trading at $43.73.

How were BNP Paribas' earnings last quarter?

BNP Paribas SA (OTCMKTS:BNPQY) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 24th. The financial services provider reported $1.64 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.55 by $0.09. The financial services provider earned $14.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.75 billion. BNP Paribas had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.40% and a net margin of 22.65%.

Does BNP Paribas have any subsidiaries?

BNP Paribas subsidiaries include these companies: Gambit Financial Solutions, Compte Nickel, Sharekhan Limited India, Fortis Bank France, BNP Paribas Personal Finance EAD, Ace Equipment Leasing Belgium, Acquisition LLC USA, and more.

How do I buy shares of BNP Paribas?

Shares of BNPQY 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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/24/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/29 Dividend: 9/25/2025
• Record date for 10/29 Dividend: 9/26/2025
• Today: 10/07/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/29/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - FOREIGN
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:BNPQY
• CIK: 310732
• Web: group.bnpparibas
• Phone: (314) 014-4546
• Fax: 33-1-42-98-21-22
• Employees: 177,952
• Year Founded: 1822

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.33
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.20
• Forward P/E Ratio: 8.71
• P/E Growth: 0.77
• Net Income: $12.65 billion
• Net Margins: 22.65%
• Pretax Margin: 32.71%
• Return on Equity: 8.40%
• Return on Assets: 0.40%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.78
• Current Ratio: 0.65
• Quick Ratio: 0.65

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $52.85 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.87
• Cash Flow: $8.64 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.06
• Book Value: $64.23 per share
• Price / Book: 0.68

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,260,000,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $98.83 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.07