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How Investors Are Reacting To Popular (BPOP) Balancing Buybacks With Rising Credit Costs After Strong Q1 Results
In the first quarter of 2026, Popular, Inc. reported net interest income of US$670.18 million and net income of US$245.67 million, alongside net charge-offs of US$60.02 million.
The stronger earnings, higher earnings per share, and completion of a US$374.05 million share repurchase program highlight management’s focus on shareholder returns despite rising credit costs.
We’ll now examine how Popular’s higher first-quarter net income reshapes its existing investment narrative and risk-reward...