Bladex's Growth Cannot Offset Spread Contraction And Cycle Risks; Moving To Hold
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Bladex's loan book is growing, but margin compression due to lower rates and higher liquidity is impacting net interest margins. The uncertain LatAm macroeconomic environment, US/Mexico tariffs, and commodity price weakness pose risks. Despite strong risk management, Bladex's valuation is less attractive, leading to a downgrade from Buy to Hold.
March 11, 2025 | 11:15 am
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Bladex's loan growth is overshadowed by margin compression and macroeconomic risks, leading to a downgrade from Buy to Hold. The uncertain LatAm environment and US/Mexico tariffs add to the challenges.
Bladex's expanding loan book is not enough to counteract the negative impact of margin compression due to lower rates and higher liquidity. The uncertain macroeconomic environment in Latin America, along with potential US/Mexico tariffs and weak commodity prices, further complicate the outlook. These factors have led to a downgrade from Buy to Hold, indicating a likely negative short-term impact on the stock price.
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