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
Employees
175
Headquarters
Panama City, Panama
Website
BLX Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$1.6B
7.35
$6.00
0.84
$2.38
5.67%
Price and volume
Market cap
$1.6B
Beta
0.84
52-week high
$48.38
52-week low
$31.14
Average daily volume
130K
Dividend rate
$2.38
Financial strength
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
39.18%
Profitability
Net profit margin (TTM)
72.10%
Operating margin (TTM)
72.53%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$1,760,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.86%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.04%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
7.346
Price to revenue (TTM)
5.296
Price to book
1
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-4.649
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-21.51%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-9.485
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.39%
Forward dividend yield
5.67%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
10.24%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
9.67%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
33.68%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
39.27%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.67%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
35.72%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.96%
What the Analysts think about BLX
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
In 2Q25, BLX reported net profit of $64.2 million, up 28% YoY, with an annualized ROE of 18.5%, reflecting strong earnings momentum and effective execution of strategic initiatives. (PRNewswire)
BLX achieved record fee income of $19.9 million in 2Q25, up 59% YoY, driven by its largest-ever structured transaction and growth in letters of credit and credit commitments, supporting revenue diversification. (Nasdaq)
In 3Q25, BLX’s commercial portfolio rose to $10.9 billion (up 12% YoY) and total deposits grew to $6.8 billion (up 21% YoY), highlighting strong balance sheet growth and stable funding. (PRNewswire)
BLX’s net interest margin narrowed to 2.36% in 2Q25, down 7 basis points YoY, reflecting competitive price pressures amid elevated USD market liquidity. (Nasdaq)
Continued investments in technology and modernization increased operating expenses, resulting in an efficiency ratio of 23.1% in 2Q25, which could limit further margin expansion. (Nasdaq)
BLX’s concentration in Latin America exposes it to regional challenges as growth is projected to remain subdued at around 1.9% in 2025, posing risks for credit demand stagnation. (KPMG)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Nov 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 $1.6B as of November 12, 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 7.35 as of November 12, 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 November 12, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.375 and the yield is 5.67%. Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America has a payout ratio of 39.18% 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 is scheduled for November 25, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America?
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America (BLX) has a beta rating of 0.84. 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.