Earnings ·
Popular Inc. Reports Q3 EPS of $4.21 and Declares 20% Dividend Increase to $0.90 Per Share
BPOPPopular, Inc.
Popular, Inc. reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $266 million, or diluted earnings per share of $4.21, compared to $278 million in the prior quarter and $211 million a year ago. The bank returned $236 million to shareholders through capital actions, including $179 million in common stock repurchases. Management declared a 20% increase in the quarterly common stock dividend from $0.75 to $0.90 per share. Net interest income rose 1% to $699 million, while operating expenses increased 4% to $506 million due to higher personnel costs and one additional day in the quarter. The company operates as a diversified financial services holding company with banking operations primarily in Puerto Rico and the U.S.