Banco Macro S.A.

NYSE:BMA Stock Report

Market Cap: US$4.7b

Banco Macro Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 3/6

Banco Macro is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.59%.

Key information

4.6%

Dividend yield

0.003%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield4.6%
Future Dividend Yield18.9%
Dividend Growth41.7%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio137%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Nov 28

Banco Macro: Why 2026 Matters More Than Any Quarter In 2025

Summary Banco Macro S.A. remains structurally well-positioned despite weak Q3 '25 results, with excess capital, low leverage, and a dominant retail/SME franchise. BMA's profitability is currently suppressed by Argentina's monetary transition, but core pillars—solid funding, liquidity, and manageable NPLs—remain intact. The investment thesis hinges on Argentina's ongoing disinflation and expected economic stabilization in 2026, which should revive NIM, ROE, and credit growth for BMA. Valuation upside exists as the market prices in disinflation but not full normalization; BMA's capital strength offers optionality for M&A, buybacks, and sector consolidation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 28

Banco Macro: Strong Fundamentals But Wait For A Pullback

Summary Banco Macro leads peers in net interest margin. BMA maintains a low nonperforming loans to total loans ratio, indicating quality loans. The company has the ability to drive a strong return on equity. Banco Macro, based on the current valuation, is projected to deliver a five-year annual return of 9.1%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 16

Banco Macro: Improved Economic Conditions Support Further Upside

Summary Banco Macro is well-positioned to benefit from Argentina's improving economic conditions and reforms under Javier Milei, showing significant upside potential for long-term investors. The bank's recent performance has been strong, with shares up 46%, supported by a favorable macroeconomic environment and expected loan growth. Despite recent earnings volatility due to mark-to-market adjustments, Banco Macro's capital position remains robust, enabling sustainable high dividend yields. Trading at 1.8x book value, Banco Macro has potential for re-rating if Argentina's economic conditions continue to improve, presenting an attractive investment opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 24

Banco Macro: Strong Fundamentals Are Overshadowed By Macro Risks

Summary Banco Macro is a leading private bank in Argentina with a strong presence in the interior provinces. The bank's financial performance is solid with high profitability, efficiency, and asset quality. Despite good fundamentals, political and economic risks in Argentina may impact Banco Macro's performance and valuation in the near future. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 12

Banco Macro: Far Too Risky Right Now

Summary Argentina's economic crisis, characterized by hyperinflation and severe droughts, is causing the agriculturally dependent economy to spiral out of control. Investing in Banco Macro S.A., one of the largest financial institutions in Argentina, is considered too risky due to the devaluation of the currency and the uncertain market conditions. The high inflation rate and the threat of a mega-drought are further exacerbating the challenges faced by Argentina, making it a risky investment market. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 02

Banco Macro: Lagging Its Peers

Summary Banco Macro is one of the primary traditional banks in Argentina, with the largest branch network in the country. The bank has a robust balance sheet and an excellent risk profile. The company is overvalued based on Excess Return valuation, but compared to other major banks in LATAM, it is cheap. The acquisition of Banco Itau Argentina will increase the company`s branch network and ATM count. In the long term, it will grow the bank`s customer base and its revenues. I give a hold rating due to BMA lagging against its competitors in digital banking services. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 24

Banco Macro reports Q4 results

Banco Macro press release (NYSE:BMA): Q4  net income totaled Ps.16.6 billion in 4Q22. In 4Q22 Operating Income totaled Ps.78.2 billion, 79% or Ps.34.6 billion higher than in the same period of last year. In 4Q22, Banco Macro's total deposits decreased 2% or Ps.23.5 billion QoQ and increased 13% or Ps.148.4 billion YoY, totaling Ps.1.3 trillion and representing 82% of the Bank's total liabilities. Banco Macro continued showing a strong solvency ratio, with an excess capital of Ps.410.3 billion, 39.9% regulatory capital ratio – Basel III and 36.6% Tier 1 Ratio. In addition, the Bank's liquid assets remained at an adequate level, reaching 95% of its total deposits in 4Q22.
Seeking Alpha • Dec 20

Banco Macro declares $0.0786 dividend

Banco Macro (NYSE:BMA) declares $0.0786/share monthly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 6.55% Payable Jan. 4; for shareholders of record Dec. 27; ex-div Dec. 23. See BMA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 25

Banco Macro reports Q2 results

Banco Macro press release (NYSE:BMA): Q2 net income totaled Ps.4.1 billion in 2Q22, 41% lower than the Ps.7 billion posted in 1Q22 and 45% lower than the result registered in 2Q21. Net Operating Income totaled Ps.81.3 billion, 8% or Ps.6 billion higher than in 1Q22 and 26% or Ps.16.6 billion higher than the same period of last year.
Seeking Alpha • Mar 18

Banco Macro Is 89% Cheaper Than 2017: Stock Is An Option With No Time Decay

Banco Macro 4Q 2021 shows - again - a conservatively managed and healthy operation in a special Country. Banco Macro reported great numbers: Net Income up 30% Q-o-Q and 130% Y-o-Y, ROE at 18%, NPL ratio at 1.3% and coverage ratio improved to 209.61%. Strong solvency ratio, with a 36.1% regulatory capital ratio – Basel III and 30.9% Tier 1 Ratio is probably possibly the envy of several international banks. BMA has a history of growth through crisis and has a HUGE retained dividend. Stock trading 89% below end of 2017 price looks cheap. BMA stock has a resilient and long term profitable business with an unrealized potential for the financial system to become much larger. The potentiality (option) grows when there are prospects of economic stability.
Seeking Alpha • Jan 05

Banco Macro Trades Below Historic Earnings

Like other Argentinian banks, Macro's stock price is depressed because of fears of a financial crisis. However, those fears are relatively unfounded. Macro has been consistently profitable and today trades below 4 times earnings. The bank is financially healthy with little debt.

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: BMA's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: BMA's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.

Dividend Yield vs Market

Banco Macro Dividend Yield vs Market
How does BMA dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (BMA)4.6%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.3%
Industry Average (Banks)2.5%
Analyst forecast (BMA) (up to 3 years)18.9%

Notable Dividend: BMA's dividend (4.59%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.44%).

High Dividend: BMA's dividend (4.59%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.32%)

Current Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (137.4%), BMA's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.

Future Payout to Shareholders

Future Dividend Coverage: BMA's dividends in 3 years are not forecast to be well covered by earnings (108.2% payout ratio).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/20 21:31
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/20 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Banco Macro S.A. is covered by 14 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ernesto Gabilondo MárquezBofA Global Research
Rafael Berger FradeBradesco S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários
Alonso AramburúBTG Pactual