Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX)Financial Services | Banks - Regional | Panama City, Panama | NYSE
56.55 USD
+0.68
(1.217%)
⇧
(April 17, 2026, 4 p.m.
EDT)
After hours: 56.55 Short-term: ★★★☆☆ | Long-term: ★★★★☆ | Dividends: ★★★★★ |
Hot Take | April 11, 2026, 4:27 p.m. EDT
BLX presents a balanced opportunity for both short-term and long-term investors. The recent price movement above the 200-day average and positive analyst ratings indicate a potential upward trend. The strong dividend yield and consistent payouts make it an attractive option for income-focused investors. However, the short interest and mixed options activity suggest caution, especially for short-term traders. Overall, BLX could be a good buy for long-term investors looking for sustainable growth and reliable income. |
| Model | MAE |
|---|---|
| MSTL ✓ | 0.062696 |
| AutoARIMA | 0.064763 |
| AutoETS | 0.064764 |
| AutoTheta | 0.066088 |
Forecast horizon: 45 days | Selected: MSTL
| Forecast Reliability | |
|---|---|
| Score | 26% |
| H-stat | 10.39 |
| Ljung-Box p | 0.000 |
| Jarque-Bera p | 0.008 |
| Excess Kurtosis | 0.42 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Ex Dividend Date | 2026-02-24 |
| Last Dividend Date | 2026-02-24 |
| Revenue per Share | 8.545 |
| Market Cap | 2,105,368,192 |
| Trailing P/E | 9.26 |
| Forward P/E | 8.02 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| Profit Margins | 71.47% |
| Previous Name | Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A |
| Website | https://bladex.com |
As of April 11, 2026, 4:27 p.m. EDT: Options activity shows mixed signals. The ATM strikes are being anchored, suggesting some confidence in the current price level. However, there's significant OTM positioning, which could indicate speculation on potential volatility. The increased short interest and the recent dip in price might be attracting bearish sentiment, while the positive analyst ratings and strong dividend yield suggest potential for long-term growth.
| Last Yield | 1yr Yield | 3yr Avg | 5yr Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.37% | 2.97% | 5.38% | 6.30% |
| Date | Dividend | Yield % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | 0.688 | 1.371884 |
| 2025-05-16 | 0.625 | 1.599662 |
| 2025-03-10 | 0.625 | 1.690049 |
| 2024-11-08 | 0.500 | 1.551763 |
| 2024-08-05 | 0.500 | 1.903290 |
| 2024-04-26 | 0.500 | 1.826027 |
| 2024-03-01 | 0.500 | 2.023810 |
| 2023-10-27 | 0.250 | 1.315152 |
| 2023-07-28 | 0.250 | 1.220483 |
| 2023-05-03 | 0.250 | 1.625696 |
| 2023-03-09 | 0.250 | 1.615817 |
| 2022-11-10 | 0.250 | 1.797137 |
| 2022-08-12 | 0.250 | 2.016546 |
| 2022-05-13 | 0.250 | 2.148319 |
| 2022-03-04 | 0.250 | 2.029004 |
| 2021-11-08 | 0.250 | 1.807200 |
| 2021-08-06 | 0.250 | 1.878118 |
| 2021-05-14 | 0.250 | 2.101863 |
| 2021-02-22 | 0.250 | 2.078848 |
| 2020-11-06 | 0.250 | 2.577835 |
| 2020-08-07 | 0.250 | 2.863244 |
| 2020-04-24 | 0.250 | 3.311550 |
| 2020-02-25 | 0.385 | 2.933115 |
| 2019-10-28 | 0.385 | 2.683322 |
| 2019-07-29 | 0.385 | 2.674368 |
| 2019-04-26 | 0.385 | 2.699411 |
| 2019-03-08 | 0.385 | 3.018592 |
| 2018-11-05 | 0.385 | 3.561319 |
| 2018-07-30 | 0.385 | 2.561587 |
| 2018-05-01 | 0.385 | 2.337594 |
| 2018-02-01 | 0.385 | 2.141917 |
| 2017-10-31 | 0.385 | 2.297035 |
| 2017-07-31 | 0.385 | 2.480905 |
| 2017-05-01 | 0.385 | 2.325509 |
| 2017-01-30 | 0.385 | 2.461740 |
| 2016-10-27 | 0.385 | 2.502448 |
| 2016-08-01 | 0.385 | 2.572656 |
| 2016-04-21 | 0.385 | 2.742250 |
| 2015-07-23 | 0.385 | 2.519199 |
| 2015-04-23 | 0.385 | 2.296128 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.385 | 2.424353 |
| 2014-10-23 | 0.350 | 2.168021 |
| 2014-07-24 | 0.350 | 2.274951 |
| 2014-04-24 | 0.350 | 2.660871 |
| 2014-01-02 | 0.350 | 2.555739 |
| 2013-10-24 | 0.300 | 2.301099 |
| 2013-07-25 | 0.300 | 2.416639 |
| 2013-04-25 | 0.300 | 2.679844 |
| 2013-01-30 | 0.300 | 2.707977 |
| 2012-10-24 | 0.300 | 2.953947 |
| 2012-07-26 | 0.250 | 2.594775 |
| 2012-04-26 | 0.250 | 2.574740 |
| 2012-01-27 | 0.250 | 3.020570 |
| 2011-10-27 | 0.200 | 2.683964 |
| 2011-07-28 | 0.200 | 2.516973 |
| 2011-04-28 | 0.200 | 2.605825 |
| 2011-02-01 | 0.200 | 2.597817 |
| 2010-10-20 | 0.170 | 2.574445 |
| 2010-07-22 | 0.150 | 2.774277 |
| 2010-04-22 | 0.150 | 2.354650 |
| 2010-01-27 | 0.150 | 2.505784 |
| 2009-10-21 | 0.150 | 2.620832 |
| 2009-07-21 | 0.150 | 2.844162 |
| 2009-04-23 | 0.150 | 3.224658 |
| 2009-01-27 | 0.220 | 5.588499 |
| 2008-10-20 | 0.220 | 5.362540 |
| 2008-07-17 | 0.220 | 3.911721 |
| 2008-03-20 | 0.220 | 3.940378 |
| 2008-01-03 | 0.220 | 3.796669 |
| 2007-09-21 | 0.220 | 3.296475 |
| 2007-06-22 | 0.220 | 3.225776 |
| 2007-03-28 | 0.220 | 3.837499 |
| 2007-01-04 | 0.188 | 3.241751 |
| 2006-10-04 | 0.188 | 3.578020 |
| 2006-07-05 | 0.188 | 3.373959 |
| 2006-03-22 | 1.188 | 21.842683 |
| 2006-01-04 | 0.150 | 2.570668 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.150 | 2.837344 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.150 | 2.707910 |
| 2005-03-23 | 2.000 | 32.788262 |
| 2005-01-04 | 0.150 | 2.814239 |
| 2004-09-23 | 1.150 | 26.805326 |
| 2004-06-24 | 0.100 | 2.482077 |
| 2004-03-24 | 0.100 | 2.209786 |
| 2001-11-20 | 0.470 | 6.252767 |
| 2001-08-16 | 0.470 | 5.698194 |
| 2001-05-16 | 0.470 | 5.519024 |
| 2001-02-20 | 0.470 | 5.735321 |
| 2000-02-16 | 1.250 | 19.924149 |
| 1999-02-16 | 0.960 | 19.656602 |
| 1998-02-18 | 0.960 | 10.587216 |
| 1998-02-12 | 0.240 | 2.605460 |
| 1997-02-12 | 0.960 | 9.013017 |
| 1996-02-13 | 0.840 | 8.984100 |
| 1996-01-31 | 0.132 | 1.395682 |
| 1995-01-31 | 0.132 | 2.074220 |
| 1994-02-07 | 0.450 | 4.629360 |
| 1993-02-08 | 0.400 | 6.375661 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| 52 Week Change | 0.5235888 |
| Address1 | Torre V, Business Park |
| Address2 | Avenida La Rotonda Urb. Costa del Este P.O. Box 0819-08730 |
| All Time High | 58.25 |
| All Time Low | 2.0 |
| Ask | 85.25 |
| Ask Size | 500 |
| Average Analyst Rating | 1.3 - Strong Buy |
| Average Daily Volume10 Day | 116,100 |
| Average Daily Volume3 Month | 153,609 |
| Average Volume | 153,609 |
| Average Volume10Days | 116,100 |
| Beta | 0.818 |
| Bid | 55.35 |
| Bid Size | 800 |
| Book Value | 45.091 |
| City | Panama City |
| Country | Panama |
| Crypto Tradeable | 0 |
| Currency | USD |
| Current Price | 56.55 |
| Custom Price Alert Confidence | HIGH |
| Date Short Interest | 1,774,915,200 |
| Day High | 57.26 |
| Day Low | 55.6069 |
| Display Name | Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A |
| Dividend Date | 1,773,273,600 |
| Dividend Rate | 2.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.53 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp End | 1,777,388,400 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp Start | 1,777,388,400 |
| Earnings Growth | 0.075 |
| Earnings Quarterly Growth | 0.088 |
| Earnings Timestamp | 1,777,320,000 |
| Earnings Timestamp End | 1,777,320,000 |
| Earnings Timestamp Start | 1,777,320,000 |
| Ebitda Margins | 0.0 |
| Enterprise To Revenue | 19.43 |
| Enterprise Value | 6,168,020,480 |
| Eps Current Year | 6.48 |
| Eps Forward | 7.055 |
| Eps Trailing Twelve Months | 6.11 |
| Esg Populated | 0 |
| Ex Dividend Date | 1,771,977,600 |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Exchange Data Delayed By | 0 |
| Exchange Timezone Name | America/New_York |
| Exchange Timezone Short Name | EDT |
| Fax | 507 269 6333 |
| Fifty Day Average | 50.4414 |
| Fifty Day Average Change | 6.1086006 |
| Fifty Day Average Change Percent | 0.12110292 |
| Fifty Two Week Change Percent | 52.35888 |
| Fifty Two Week High | 57.26 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change | -0.7099991 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change Percent | -0.012399565 |
| Fifty Two Week Low | 36.52 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change | 20.029999 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change Percent | 0.54846656 |
| Fifty Two Week Range | 36.52 - 57.26 |
| Financial Currency | USD |
| First Trade Date Milliseconds | 717,341,400,000 |
| Five Year Avg Dividend Yield | 5.57 |
| Float Shares | 28,985,206 |
| Forward Eps | 7.055 |
| Forward P E | 8.015592 |
| Full Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Gmt Off Set Milliseconds | -14,400,000 |
| Gross Margins | 0.0 |
| Gross Profits | 310,260,992 |
| Has Pre Post Market Data | 1 |
| Held Percent Insiders | 0.0 |
| Held Percent Institutions | 0.31871 |
| Implied Shares Outstanding | 37,230,208 |
| Industry | Banks - Regional |
| Industry Disp | Banks - Regional |
| Industry Key | banks-regional |
| Ir Website | http://www.bladex.com/investors |
| Is Earnings Date Estimate | 0 |
| Language | en-US |
| Last Dividend Date | 1,771,977,600 |
| Last Dividend Value | 0.688 |
| Last Fiscal Year End | 1,767,139,200 |
| Long Business Summary | Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A., a multinational bank, engages in financing of foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. It operates through two segments, Commercial and Treasury. The company accepts deposits. It also offers products and services, such as origination of bilateral short- and medium-term loans, structured and syndicated credits, and loan commitments; financial guarantee contracts, including issued and confirmed letters of credit, stand-by letters of credit, guarantees covering commercial risk, and other assets of customers' liabilities under acceptances; and co-financing arrangements, underwriting of syndicated credit facilities, structured trade financing in the form of factoring and vendor financing, and financial leasing. In addition, the company is involved in investment management activities, including securities at fair value through other comprehensive income and amortized cost. It serves financial institutions, corporations, sovereigns, and state-owned entities. The company was formerly known as Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones, S.A. and changed its name to Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. in June 2009. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Panama City, the Republic of Panama. |
| Long Name | Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. |
| Market | us_market |
| Market Cap | 2,105,368,192 |
| Market State | CLOSED |
| Max Age | 86,400 |
| Message Board Id | finmb_327054 |
| Most Recent Quarter | 1,767,139,200 |
| Name Change Date | 2,026-04-16 |
| Net Income To Common | 226,882,000 |
| Next Fiscal Year End | 1,798,675,200 |
| Non Diluted Market Cap | 2,080,051,720 |
| Number Of Analyst Opinions | 3 |
| Open | 56.14 |
| Operating Cashflow | -411,004,000 |
| Operating Margins | 0.68281996 |
| Payout Ratio | 0.40919998 |
| Peg Ratio | 1.77 |
| Phone | 507 210 8500 |
| Post Market Change | 0.0 |
| Post Market Change Percent | 0.0 |
| Post Market Price | 56.55 |
| Post Market Time | 1,776,464,341 |
| Prev Name | Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A |
| Previous Close | 55.87 |
| Price Eps Current Year | 8.726851 |
| Price Hint | 2 |
| Price To Book | 1.2541305 |
| Price To Sales Trailing12 Months | 6.6321044 |
| Profit Margins | 0.7147 |
| Quote Type | EQUITY |
| Recommendation Key | strong_buy |
| Recommendation Mean | 1.33333 |
| Region | US |
| Regular Market Change | 0.68 |
| Regular Market Change Percent | 1.21711 |
| Regular Market Day High | 57.26 |
| Regular Market Day Low | 55.6069 |
| Regular Market Day Range | 55.6069 - 57.26 |
| Regular Market Open | 56.14 |
| Regular Market Previous Close | 55.87 |
| Regular Market Price | 56.55 |
| Regular Market Time | 1,776,456,002 |
| Regular Market Volume | 83,998 |
| Return On Assets | 0.01841 |
| Return On Equity | 0.15045 |
| Revenue Growth | 0.121 |
| Revenue Per Share | 8.545 |
| Sand P52 Week Change | 0.36506534 |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Sector Disp | Financial Services |
| Sector Key | financial-services |
| Shares Outstanding | 30,060,446 |
| Shares Percent Shares Out | 0.006 |
| Shares Short | 224,165 |
| Shares Short Previous Month Date | 1,772,150,400 |
| Shares Short Prior Month | 164,215 |
| Short Name | Banco Latinoamericano de Comerc |
| Short Percent Of Float | 0.0089 |
| Short Ratio | 1.38 |
| Source Interval | 15 |
| Symbol | BLX |
| Target High Price | 67.0 |
| Target Low Price | 63.0 |
| Target Mean Price | 65.53333 |
| Target Median Price | 66.6 |
| Total Cash | 179,614,000 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 4.824 |
| Total Debt | 4,242,266,112 |
| Total Revenue | 317,451,008 |
| Tradeable | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.563 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.04587435 |
| Trailing Eps | 6.11 |
| Trailing P E | 9.255319 |
| Trailing Peg Ratio | None |
| Triggerable | 1 |
| Two Hundred Day Average | 46.0727 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change | 10.477299 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change Percent | 0.22740796 |
| Type Disp | Equity |
| Volume | 83,998 |
| Website | https://bladex.com |