Piper Sandler Cuts Popular (BPOP) Price Target to $190
Key Points
- Piper Sandler has reduced its price target for Popular, Inc. to $190 from $198, maintaining an Overweight rating.
- Piper Sandler's $190 price target implies 19.32% upside from Popular, Inc.'s ($BPOP) current $159.24 share price.
- As of October 26, 2026, Popular, Inc. shares recently traded at $159.24, which is about 1.5% below the last closing price of $161.66.
- The stock's current price is also approximately 18.4% below the mean analyst price target of $195.2.
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Piper Sandler has lowered its price target on Popular, Inc. (BPOP) to $190 from $198 while maintaining an Overweight rating. This change was reported on October 26, 2026, coinciding with the firm's research note.
The updated target reflects a gap between the new price target and the stock's recent trading price. On the same day, Popular, Inc. shares closed at $161.66 and were recently trading around $159.24, indicating they are below the new target and the mean analyst price target of $195.2.
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Other Institutional Activity in Popular, Inc.
A few other institutional investors have also been active with Popular, Inc. AQR Capital Management, LLC reduced its stake by 291,351 shares, resulting in a total of 2,268,854 shares worth approximately $366.8 million. In contrast, Citadel Advisors LLC increased its holdings by 773,313 shares, bringing its total to 1,575,921 shares valued at about $254.8 million. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. added 82,997 shares, for a total of 1,463,980 shares worth around $236.7 million.
Popular, Inc. Stock Up 1.0%
As of October 26, 2026, Popular, Inc. shares were trading at $159.24, which is about 1.5% lower than the previous closing price of $161.66. The stock is currently below its 50-day moving average of $163.27 but above its 200-day moving average of $152.61. Additionally, the price is approximately 11.2% below its 52-week high of $179.24, while it is 46.4% above its 52-week low of $108.74.
$BPOP price target
Popular, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $190 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
Popular, Inc. reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $3.14 billion and an EPS of $14.37. The company has shown a year-over-year revenue growth of 9.9% and maintains a net margin of 32.7%. The next earnings report is scheduled for January 27, 2027.
Dividend
Popular, Inc. offers an annual dividend rate of $3.60, translating to a yield of 2.26%. The dividend payout ratio is 20.3%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Popular, Inc.
Several insiders have sold shares recently. On August 4, 2026, Officer Luis E Cestero sold 8,500 shares at an average price of $176.36, totaling about $1.5 million. CEO Javier D Ferrer sold 35,000 shares on August 10, 2026, at an average price of $175.43, amounting to around $6.1 million. Additionally, Officer Lidio V Soriano sold 3,000 shares at $174.50 on the same day, worth about $523,515.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 26, 2026, Piper Sandler reiterated its Overweight rating for Popular, Inc. while lowering its price target to $190 from $198. The consensus among analysts shows a strong buy recommendation, with a mean price target of $195.2 based on 10 analyst opinions.
About Popular, Inc.
Popular, Inc. is a financial services company that provides retail, mortgage, and commercial banking services primarily in Puerto Rico, the United States, and parts of Latin America. The firm has a strong market presence and serves a diverse customer base across various regions.
Bottom Line
Investors should monitor Popular, Inc.'s upcoming earnings report on January 27, 2027, and watch for any further analyst updates following Piper Sandler's recent target adjustment. The stock's current price is significantly below the updated analyst target, indicating potential volatility in the near future.
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Source: Piper Sandler's rating change on $BPOP (Oct 26, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts