Credicorp's Rating Upgraded to 72%, Reflecting Strong Fundamentals
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 27 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Rating Upgrade: Credicorp Ltd (BAP) saw its rating rise from 59% to 72%, reflecting improvements in the company's fundamentals and stock valuation, indicating increased market confidence in its future performance.
- Market Position: As a Peru-based financial services holding company, Credicorp operates in six countries with over 36,000 employees, showcasing its strong market presence in Latin America.
- Business Diversification: The company's operations span universal banking, insurance and pensions, microfinance, and investment banking, enhancing its resilience against economic fluctuations.
- Investment Appeal: According to Motley Fool's strategy, a score above 80% typically indicates interest in the stock, and Credicorp's 72% rating suggests its potential attractiveness among small-cap growth stocks.
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Analyst Views on BAP
Wall Street analysts forecast BAP stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BAP is 287.00 USD with a low forecast of 264.00 USD and a high forecast of 310.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 358.180
Low
264.00
Averages
287.00
High
310.00
Current: 358.180
Low
264.00
Averages
287.00
High
310.00
About BAP
Credicorp Ltd is a Peru-based financial services holding company. The Company is organized into four lines of business: Universal Banking, Insurance and Pensions that mainly serve the overall Peruvian market, Microfinance and Investment Banking and Wealth Management that have a strong presence in Latin America. The Company has leveraged its franchises and has consolidated into a Group with more than 36,000 employees and operations mainly in six countries: Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Panama and the United States.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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