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BPOP

Popular, Inc.

BPOP

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$158.49

Undervalued · +46% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.28%

Annual Dividend

$3.60

Payout Ratio

20%

5-Yr Growth

12.6%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BPOP's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 30, 2026, Popular, Inc. (BPOP) has a forward dividend yield of 2.28%, based on an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and a share price of $158.49.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, BPOP's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (81 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Popular, Inc. (BPOP) has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years as of Oct 30, 2026.
  • BPOP last cut its regular dividend in 2016.
  • BPOP's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, with payment on Jan 4, 2027. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, BPOP pays out 20% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BPOP's dividend has grown at an average rate of 12.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, BPOP's 2.28% yield is 18% below its five-year average yield of 2.80%.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BPOP is $231.98 per share, 46% above the $158.49 share price, so BPOP screens as undervalued.
  • Popular, Inc. (BPOP) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Popular, Inc. (BPOP) has raised its regular dividend 23 times and cut it 3 times across the 141 payments on record since 1986. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.900 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 10, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 11, 2009.
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SmarterDividends, "BPOP Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 30, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BPOP

Summary

As of Oct 30, 2026, Popular, Inc. (BPOP) yields 2.28% ($3.60 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (81/100) and has 7 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is BPOP a good dividend stock?

Yes

Popular, Inc. (BPOP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.28% ($3.60/yr), with 7 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (20%)
  • Strong 12.6% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 105% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2016

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.28%
Payout Ratio
20%
Annual Dividend
$3.60
5-Yr Avg Growth
12.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 13, 2026
Years of Growth
7
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.65
Market Cap
$10.0B
P/E Ratio
10.0
5-Yr Total Return
105%
52-Week Range
$108.74 – $179.24
Dividend Safety
A · 81/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2016)

BPOP dividend raises and cuts

Popular, Inc. (BPOP) has raised its regular dividend 23 times and cut it 3 times across the 141 payments on record since 1986. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.900 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 10, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 11, 2009.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 10, 2026Raise$0.750 → $0.900+20.0%
Sep 12, 2025Raise$0.700 → $0.750+7.1%
Dec 6, 2024Raise$0.620 → $0.700+12.9%
Dec 6, 2023Raise$0.550 → $0.620+12.7%
Mar 14, 2022Raise$0.450 → $0.550+22.2%
May 25, 2021Raise$0.400 → $0.450+12.5%
Mar 18, 2020Raise$0.300 → $0.400+33.3%
Mar 7, 2019Raise$0.250 → $0.300+20.0%
Mar 15, 2017Raise$0.150 → $0.250+66.7%
Mar 11, 2009Cut$0.800 → $0.200−75.0%
Sep 10, 2008Cut$1.60 → $0.800−50.0%
Jun 9, 2004Raise$1.35 → $1.60+18.5%
Show all 26 changes since 1988
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jun 11, 2003Raise$1.00 → $1.35+35.0%
Jun 6, 2001Raise$0.800 → $1.00+25.0%
Sep 8, 1999Raise$0.700 → $0.800+14.3%
Sep 9, 1998Raise$0.550 → $0.700+27.3%
Sep 10, 1997Raise$0.450 → $0.550+22.2%
Sep 11, 1996Raise$0.375 → $0.450+20.0%
Jun 14, 1995Raise$0.313 → $0.375+20.0%
Sep 13, 1993Raise$0.250 → $0.313+25.0%
Mar 15, 1991Raise$0.200 → $0.250+25.0%
Mar 9, 1990Raise$0.100 → $0.200+100.0%
Dec 11, 1989Cut$0.200 → $0.100−50.0%
Sep 8, 1989Raise$0.188 → $0.200+6.7%
Mar 10, 1989Raise$0.175 → $0.188+7.1%
Jun 10, 1988Raise$0.165 → $0.175+6.1%
Every BPOP payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BPOP ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BPOP dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BPOP a good dividend stock?

Yes. Popular, Inc. (BPOP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.28% ($3.60/yr), with 7 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is BPOP undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BPOP's fair value is about $231.98 versus a $158.49 share price — so it looks undervalued (+46% vs. fair value).

Is BPOP's dividend safe?

BPOP has a dividend-safety grade of A (81/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 7-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2016, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BPOP's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BPOP is about $231.98 per share, roughly 46% above the current $158.49 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BPOP a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BPOP screens as "yes" and undervalued. Popular, Inc. (BPOP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.28% ($3.60/yr), with 7 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BPOP cut its dividend?

BPOP earns a dividend-safety grade of A (81/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2016). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BPOP pay a dividend?

Yes. Popular, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $3.60 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.28%.

What is BPOP's dividend yield?

As of Oct 30, 2026, BPOP's forward dividend yield is 2.28%, based on a $3.60 annual dividend and a $158.49 share price.

What is BPOP's dividend per share?

As of Oct 30, 2026, BPOP pays $3.60 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BPOP's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 30, 2026, BPOP's payout ratio is 20% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BPOP grown its dividend?

As of Oct 30, 2026, BPOP has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

When is the next BPOP ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 30, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for BPOP is Nov 13, 2026.

BPOP Dividend News

BPOP
IncreaseBPOP·Sep 11, 2026

Popular Raises Quarterly Dividend 20.0% to $0.90

Popular’s quarterly dividend rises 20.0% to $0.90, backed by a 20% earnings payout ratio, 7 years of growth and an A safety grade for shareholders.

Income Calculator

At $3.60 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$90.00
Annual$360.00
Monthly avg$30.00

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