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Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America

38.31 USD
+0.64
1.70%
Updated Mar 14, 11:00 AM EDT
1 day
1.70%
5 days
-0.93%
1 month
0.82%
3 months
8.50%
6 months
22.99%
Year to date
7.73%
1 year
35.66%
5 years
196.29%
10 years
18.17%
 

About: Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA provides financial solutions to financial institutions, companies, and investors doing business in Latin America, supporting trade and regional integration across the region. The Bank provides foreign trade solutions to a select client base of premier Latin-American financial institutions and corporations and has developed a network of correspondent banking institutions with access to the international capital markets. It has two business segments the Commercial Business Segment and the Treasury Business Segment.

Employees: 268

0
Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

200% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 3 | Existing positions closed: 1

15% more funds holding

Funds holding: 13 [Q3] → 15 (+2) [Q4]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]

1.43% less ownership

Funds ownership: 9.28% [Q3] → 7.85% (-1.43%) [Q4]

7% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $84.1M [Q3] → $78M (-$6.14M) [Q4]

43% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 4 | Existing positions reduced: 7

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BLX.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about BLX published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
18 hours ago
Bladex and Scotiabank lead US$100 million loan for EGE Haina
The syndicated loan follows the Green Loan Principles (GLP) guidelines of the Loan Market Association (LMA) and the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA). It reflects the commitment of both entities to support projects that promote the transition to renewable energy, help mitigate climate change and strengthen the energy supply for the country's growth.
Bladex and Scotiabank lead US$100 million loan for EGE Haina
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PRNewsWire
1 day ago
Bladex leads a new USD 200 million syndicated loan for CrediQ in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
PANAMA CITY , March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) announces the successful closing of a USD 200 million syndicated loan in partnership with Banco Agrícola S.A.
Bladex leads a new USD 200 million syndicated loan for CrediQ in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Bladex's Growth Cannot Offset Spread Contraction And Cycle Risks; Moving To Hold
Bladex's loan book is expanding, but margin compression continues due to lower rates and higher liquidity, impacting net interest margins. The LatAm macroeconomic environment is uncertain, affecting loan growth and credit risk, with concerns around US/Mexico tariffs and commodity price weakness. Despite strong risk management and low delinquencies, Bladex's valuation has become less attractive, moving from a Buy to a Hold rating.
Bladex's Growth Cannot Offset Spread Contraction And Cycle Risks; Moving To Hold
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Start Time: 10:00 January 1, 0000 10:55 AM ET Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (NYSE:BLX ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 28, 2025, 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Jorge Salas - CEO Ana Graciela de Mendez - EVP and CFO Annette van Hoorde - SVP, Funding and Asset-Liability Management Eduardo Vivone - EVP, Treasury and Capital Markets Samuel Canineu - Chief Commercial Officer, Brazil Conference Call Participants Ricardo Buchpiguel - BTG Daniel Mora - Credicorp Capital Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Bladex's Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
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PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Bladex Achieves Record Financial Results and Increases Dividend by 25%
Historic net income of $206 million, a 24% increase year-over-year 25% dividend increase, reflecting confidence in the bank's growth trajectory Solid growth in fee income, driven by higher activity in syndications and letters of credit PANAMA CITY, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) (NYSE: BLX) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, achieving historic levels of profitability and business growth.
Bladex Achieves Record Financial Results and Increases Dividend by 25%
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PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
BLADEX ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND PAYMENT FOR FOURTH QUARTER 2024
PANAMA CITY , Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. ("Bladex" or the "Bank"), announced today its Board of Directors' approval of a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.625 per share corresponding to the fourth quarter of 2024.
BLADEX ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND PAYMENT FOR FOURTH QUARTER 2024
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PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Bladex announces 4Q24 Net Profit of $51.5 Million, or $1.40 per share, reaching an annual record Net Profit of $205.9 Million, or $5.60 per share
PANAMA CITY , Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (NYSE: BLX, "Bladex", or "the Bank"), a Panama-based multinational bank originally established by the central banks of 23 Latin-American and Caribbean countries to promote foreign trade and economic integration in the Region, announced today its results for the Fourth Quarter ("4Q24") and Full-year ("FY24") ended December 31, 2024.
Bladex announces 4Q24 Net Profit of $51.5 Million, or $1.40 per share, reaching an annual record Net Profit of $205.9 Million, or $5.60 per share
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PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Bladex's Fourth Quarter 2024 Conference Call
PANAMA CITY , Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (NYSE:  BLX) cordially invites you to participate in its upcoming conference call to discuss its 4Q24 results Date and time: Friday, February 28, 2025 10:00 a.m.
Bladex's Fourth Quarter 2024 Conference Call
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PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Bladex and Finanzauto Close ESG Syndicated Loan to Promote SME Development in Colombia
PANAMA CITY , Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) (NYSE: BLX) has announced the successful closing of a US dollar and Colombian peso syndicated loan for US$53 million and COP 60,000 million, respectively, for Finanzauto S.A.
Bladex and Finanzauto Close ESG Syndicated Loan to Promote SME Development in Colombia
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PRNewsWire
3 months ago
BLADEX ANNOUNCES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TRANSITION
PANAMA CITY , Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. ("Bladex" or the "Bank") announced today that, after 34 years of a successful career at Bladex, Ana Graciela de Mendez, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to step down from her position, effective April 2025.
BLADEX ANNOUNCES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TRANSITION
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