Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America/$BLX
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About Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America
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. The Bank provides foreign trade solutions to a select client base of 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. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Commercial Business segment.
Ticker
$BLX
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Financial Services
Headquarters
Panama City, Panama
Employees
175
Website
BLX Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$1.5B
7.25
$5.60
0.86
$2.25
6.15%
Price and volume
Market cap
$1.5B
Beta
0.86
52-week high
$43.24
52-week low
$27.37
Average daily volume
132K
Dividend rate
$2.25
Financial strength
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
37.58%
Profitability
Net profit margin (TTM)
71.27%
Operating margin (TTM)
71.68%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$1,650,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.79%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.82%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
7.254
Price to revenue (TTM)
5.171
Price to book
1.1
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.1
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-1.206
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-82.92%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-33.706
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.54%
Forward dividend yield
6.15%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
13.37%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
13.56%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
41.68%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
51.61%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.22%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
31.04%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.35%
What the Analysts think about BLX
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America (Bladex) reported a net profit of $45.8 million in Q3 2023, marking a 23% quarter-over-quarter and 70% year-over-year increase, with an annualized return on equity of 15.9%. (prnewswire.com)
The bank's net interest income reached a record $60.5 million in Q3 2023, up 11% quarter-over-quarter and 51% year-over-year, driven by higher average volumes and rates. (prnewswire.com)
Bladex's fee income totaled $11.1 million in Q3 2023, a 71% increase quarter-over-quarter and 77% year-over-year, supported by growth in letter of credit fees and loan syndication activities. (prnewswire.com)
On April 7, 2025, Bladex's stock experienced a significant drop of 10.6% in pre-market trading, attributed to geopolitical uncertainties in Latin America affecting investor confidence. (ainvest.com)
The bank's stock price is susceptible to regional economic fluctuations, as evidenced by a 10.6% decline amid geopolitical tensions in April 2025. (ainvest.com)
Despite strong financial performance, Bladex's exposure to Latin American markets makes it vulnerable to economic and political instability in the region. (ainvest.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America stock?
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America (BLX) has a market cap of $1.5B as of August 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America (BLX) stock is 7.25 as of August 01, 2025.
Does Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America (BLX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 01, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.25 and the yield is 6.15%. Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America has a payout ratio of 37.58% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America dividend payment date?
The next Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America (BLX) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America?
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America (BLX) has a beta rating of 0.86. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.