The company ended 2025 with record high net income and improving asset quality, supported by a stronger-than-expected economic backdrop in Peru and continued growth across its banking, microfinance, insurance, and digital businesses. Digital platforms, especially Yape, are accelerating BAP's income diversification and cost efficiency.
Cyborg Score Rationale
BAP delivered 18.7% YoY profit growth, improved the NPL ratio to 4.8%, and expanded the net interest margin to 6.6% in Q3-2025. Credicorp delivered a 16.9% ROE in the fourth quarter and 19% for the full year, reflecting diversification across businesses. Recent earnings missed expectations, but management projects strong 2026 growth.
Top Insights
Management's 2026 outlook targets total loan growth ~8.5% (double-digit excluding Bolivia), NIM 6.4–6.7%, cost of risk 1.7–2.1%, and ROE around 19.5%
Digital initiatives are expected to be ROE-positive beginning in 2026
Credicorp subsidiary receives banking license to become Chile's first neobank, and is acquiring Helm Bank USA for $180M
Diversification and strategic acquisitions in new sectors might strengthen Credicorp's revenue resilience and long-term earnings growth
Named Competitors
Itaú Unibanco — Major Brazilian financial conglomerate with regional presence
Banco Santander — Global banking leader with strong Latin America operations
Yape — Digital fintech platform driving internal competition and innovation
Nu Holdings — Digital-first fintech disruptor in Latin America
Recent Developments
(January 2026) Credicorp Secures Operating License for Tenpo Bank Chile
(December 2025) Credicorp's BCP to acquire Helm Bank USA for $180M
(November 2025) JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Credicorp from $242.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an overweight rating
(February 2026) Q4 2025 earnings: reported $5.88 EPS, missing consensus estimates of $6.48 by ($0.60)
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