BPOP Should I Buy
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Popular Inc (BPOP) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong financial performance, positive analyst ratings, and bullish technical indicators support the decision to invest now.
The technical indicators for BPOP are bullish. The MACD is above 0 and positively contracting, indicating upward momentum. The RSI is neutral at 62.632, and the moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200) confirm a bullish trend. Key support is at 135.806, and resistance is at 147.06, suggesting room for upward movement.
Strong Q4 2025 financial performance: Revenue increased by 9.91% YoY, Net Income up by 31.60% YoY, and EPS surged by 41.04% YoY.
Positive analyst sentiment with multiple Buy ratings and price target increases, including UBS highlighting 'group-leading' earnings growth and Barclays noting strong loan growth and net interest income trends.
Hedge funds are selling, with a 145.22% increase in selling activity over the last quarter.
No recent news or congress trading activity to provide additional support for the stock.
In Q4 2025, Popular Inc showed robust financial growth: Revenue increased by 9.91% YoY to $804.99M, Net Income rose by 31.60% YoY to $233.55M, and EPS grew by 41.04% YoY to 3.54. This indicates strong profitability and operational efficiency.
Analyst sentiment is positive. UBS upgraded the stock to Buy with a price target of $160, citing 'group-leading' earnings growth. Barclays raised the price target to $180, highlighting strong loan growth and net interest income trends. BofA, Citi, and others maintain Buy ratings with price targets ranging from $151 to $170, reflecting confidence in the company's performance and growth potential.
