The chart below shows how BAP performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BAP sees a -2.57% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -2.70% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.45%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record High Bottom Line: We delivered a record high bottom line of PEN 1,523 million this quarter.
Special Dividend Distribution: We distributed a special dividend, achieving a total dividend payout of 75.3% to date.
Strong ROE Performance: We delivered a strong ROE of 18.5%, primarily driven by universal banking and insurance.
Strong Net Interest Margin: We achieved a robust NIM of around 6.4%, supported by a favorable funding mix and improved asset quality.
Disruptive Initiatives Revenue Goal: We are on track to achieve our ambitious goal of having disruptive initiatives contribute 10% of Credicorp's revenues by 2026.
Negative
Net Income Decline: Net income dropped 2% quarter-over-quarter due to a deterioration in insurance underwriting results driven by higher claims, particularly in credit lines.
Operating Expenses Increase: Operating expenses rose 10.4%, primarily driven by disruption, personnel expenses, and increased spending on licenses, system infrastructure usage, and cloud capacity.
Loan Balance Decrease: Loan balances decreased at BCP, mainly due to corporate and individual clients, and at Mibanco, as previously explained.
NPL Reduction Quarter-over-Quarter: NPLs fell 4.8% quarter-over-quarter, driven by both BCP and Mibanco via the dynamics mentioned earlier.
Cost of Risk Decline: The cost of risk fell 51 basis points to stand at 2.1%, but the overall loan growth outlook remains weak.
Credicorp Ltd. (BAP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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