BPOP
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Popular, Inc. (BPOP) closed at $149.35 as of 2026-05-01, trading 72.1% above its 200-week moving average of $86.78. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 70.2% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 70, BPOP is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, BPOP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BPOP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +41.1%.
With a market cap of $9.7 billion, BPOP is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 14.9%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.5% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BPOP would have grown to $837, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. BPOP has returned 6.6% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -9.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BPOP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BPOP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying BPOP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +39.6% after 12 months (median +37.0%), compared to +14.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 85% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +51.5% vs +20.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BPOP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BPOP has crossed below its 200-week MA 19 times with an average 1-year return of +41.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1981 | Oct 1982 | 57 | 26.0% | -11.8% | +15979.4% |
| Nov 1987 | Feb 1988 | 16 | 10.9% | +27.2% | +4269.4% |
| Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 | 1 | 1.2% | +24.5% | +3806.6% |
| Apr 1988 | Jun 1988 | 8 | 2.2% | +25.5% | +3707.9% |
| Aug 1988 | Aug 1988 | 2 | 1.3% | +89.9% | +3517.8% |
| Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 | 1 | 0.9% | +125.4% | +3372.3% |
| Jan 2000 | Jan 2000 | 2 | 1.0% | +14.7% | +129.9% |
| Feb 2000 | Oct 2000 | 36 | 22.1% | +21.6% | +134.2% |
| Nov 2000 | Dec 2000 | 6 | 1.4% | +20.5% | +111.3% |
| Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 | 1 | 1.1% | +19.3% | +107.9% |
| Jan 2006 | Mar 2006 | 6 | 3.9% | -2.7% | +14.9% |
| May 2006 | Jan 2013 | 350 | 90.5% | -11.0% | +17.0% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 8 | 14.3% | +74.2% | +663.1% |
| Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 | 1 | 3.7% | +53.0% | +635.0% |
| Oct 2017 | Oct 2017 | 1 | 0.1% | +58.1% | +485.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 35 | 40.1% | +64.0% | +310.6% |
| Mar 2023 | May 2023 | 11 | 16.5% | +67.7% | +223.6% |
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | 1 | 3.2% | +50.0% | +175.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 1.3% | +71.4% | +164.2% |
| Average | 29 | — | +41.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BPOP below its 200-week moving average?
No. Popular, Inc. (BPOP) is currently 72.1% above its 200-week moving average of $86.78. It would need to fall to $86.78 to cross below the line.
What is BPOP's 200-week moving average price?
Popular, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $86.78 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BPOP drops below its 200-week moving average?
BPOP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +41.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is BPOP a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BPOP as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 70 (overbought). Return on equity is 14.9%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BPOP compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in BPOP would have grown to $837, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 6.6% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. BPOP has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BPOP pay a dividend?
Yes. Popular, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 201.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01