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Popular, Inc. operates as a financial holding company providing banking and financial services through Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular U.S. segments. The company allocates 80% of assets to Puerto Rico, making...

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7/ 10Solid

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Buy consensus from 8 analysts (25% Strong Buy, 63% Buy ratings) with expected earnings growth catalysts and improving credit...

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Industry Regional Banking & Financial Services
4 named competitors
4 recent developments
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Popular, Inc. Overview

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Popular, Inc. operates as a financial holding company providing banking and financial services through Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular U.S. segments. The company allocates 80% of assets to Puerto Rico, making it a specialized regional banking institution with significant exposure to the Caribbean market.

Strategic Profile

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The company is experiencing positive outlooks with projected EPS growth of 9% for 2025 and 11% for 2026, supported by upward adjustments to net interest income estimates driven by strong Q2 performance. Recent upgrades cite improved deposit growth, asset quality, and earnings, with revenues and profits rising from higher net interest margins and effective asset repricing.

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Popular operates through Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) and Banco Popular North America (BPNA) segments, competing primarily with regional Caribbean and mainland US banks. Main competitors include regional banking institutions serving Puerto Rico and the US Northeast, with Popular's differentiation through its dual-geography focus and specialized Puerto Rico market knowledge.

Industry Context

Popular, Inc. operates in Regional Banking & Financial Services.

Key facts

Founded: 1893 · Headquarters: San Juan, Puerto Rico · Employees: 9,230 · Revenue: $2.88B · Market cap: $7.67B

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First BanCorpRegional bank competing in Puerto Rico banking market→OFG (Oriental Financial Group)Puerto Rico-based financial services competitor→Santander Puerto RicoInternational bank with US and Puerto Rico operations→RegionalUS BanksCompeting for mainland US retail and commercial banking→

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What does Popular, Inc. do?+
Popular, Inc. operates as a financial holding company providing banking and financial services through Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular U.S. segments. The company allocates 80% of assets to Puerto Rico, making...
What is Popular, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Popular, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Popular, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include First BanCorp, OFG (Oriental Financial Group), Santander Puerto Rico, RegionalUS Banks. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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