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 stock has strong financial performance, positive analyst sentiment, and favorable technical indicators, making it a solid choice for long-term growth.
The technical indicators are moderately bullish. The MACD is above zero and positively contracting, suggesting a potential upward trend. The RSI is neutral at 53.593, and the moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200) indicate a bullish trend. The stock is trading near its pivot level of 141.08, with support at 134.296 and resistance at 147.865.
Strong Q4 financials with revenue up 9.91% YoY, net income up 31.60% YoY, and EPS up 41.04% YoY.
Positive analyst sentiment with multiple price target upgrades and buy ratings, indicating confidence in the company's growth potential.
Favorable macroeconomic trends, including U.S. disaster relief spending and on-shoring benefits for the Puerto Rican economy.
Hedge funds are selling, with a 145.22% increase in selling activity over the last quarter.
The stock is trading near its 52-week high, which may limit immediate upside potential.
No recent news or congress trading data to provide additional momentum.
In Q4 2025, Popular Inc reported strong financial growth: Revenue increased by 9.91% YoY to $804.99 million, net income rose by 31.60% YoY to $233.55 million, and EPS surged by 41.04% YoY to 3.54.
Analyst sentiment is highly positive. Recent upgrades include BofA raising the stock to Buy with a $156 price target, and Barclays increasing the price target to $175. Analysts highlight strong credit quality, higher net interest income, and favorable macroeconomic conditions as key drivers for growth.
