Citigroup Raises Popular (BPOP) Price Target to $193
Key Points
- Citigroup's new price target of $193 is now $17.5 below the recent trading price of $159.24 as of October 26, 2026.
- Citigroup's $193 price target implies 21.20% upside from Popular, Inc.'s ($BPOP) current $159.24 share price.
- The stock closed at $161.66 on the same day, reflecting a 1.5% decline from its recent price.
- Piper Sandler lowered its target for Popular, Inc. to $190 on October 26, 2026, while keeping an Overweight rating.
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On October 26, 2026, Citigroup raised its price target on Popular, Inc. (BPOP) to $193, up from $192, while maintaining a Buy rating. This update came in a research note issued on the same day, reflecting the firm's positive outlook on the stock's performance.
Citigroup's updated target is $17.5 below the recent trading price of $159.24, which is also below the stock's closing price of $161.66 on October 26. The stock has recently traded below its 50-day moving average by about 2.5% but is above its 200-day moving average by about 4.3%.
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Other Institutional Activity in Popular, Inc.
Several other funds have made adjustments to their positions in Popular, Inc. AQR Capital Management, LLC reduced its stake by 291,351 shares, ending with 2,268,854 shares valued at approximately $366.8 million. Citadel Advisors LLC increased its holdings by 773,313 shares, now holding 1,575,921 shares worth about $254.8 million. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. added 82,997 shares, bringing its total to 1,463,980 shares valued at around $236.7 million.
Popular, Inc. Stock Up 1.0%
On October 26, 2026, Popular, Inc. closed at $161.66, while its recent price was about $159.24. This reflects a 1.5% decline from the closing price. The stock is currently trading below its 52-week high of $179.24 but above its 52-week low of $108.74, indicating some resilience in its price performance.
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Popular, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $193 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
For the trailing twelve months, Popular, Inc. reported revenue of approximately $3.14 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $14.37. The company has a net profit margin of 32.7% and a return on equity (ROE) of 16.6%. The next earnings report is scheduled for January 27, 2027.
Dividend
Popular, Inc. pays an annual dividend rate of $3.60 per share, which results in a yield of 2.26%. The company has a dividend payout ratio of 20.3%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Popular, Inc.
Since August 2026, several insiders have sold shares of Popular, Inc. Luis E. Cestero, an officer, sold 8,500 shares on August 4 at an average price of $176.36, totaling about $1.5 million. Chief Executive Officer Javier D. Ferrer sold 35,000 shares on August 10 at $175.43, amounting to approximately $6.1 million. Other officers also sold shares during this period.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 26, 2026, Citigroup maintained a Buy rating on Popular, Inc. and raised its price target to $193. Earlier that day, Piper Sandler lowered its target to $190 while keeping an Overweight rating. The consensus among analysts is a strong Buy, with a mean target price of $195.2 from ten analyst opinions.
About Popular, Inc.
Popular, Inc. provides various banking services, including retail, mortgage, and commercial banking for individuals and businesses in Puerto Rico, the United States, and Latin America. The company's strong performance in revenue growth and profitability makes it a key player in the regional banking sector.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on upcoming earnings on January 27, 2027, and monitor any further analyst ratings updates. Citigroup's latest call positions the stock favorably, despite its current trading levels being below the new price target.
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Source: Citigroup's rating change on $BPOP (Oct 26, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts