Investors looking at foreign bank stocks probably know about The Bank of East Asia Ltd. (BKEAY) and Banco Itau (ITUB).
Itaú Unibanco announced strong results for the fourth quarter of 2024, achieving record net profits and managing credit costs well, although it fell just short of earnings per share predictions. The bank's cautious outlook for 2025 takes into account Brazil's tough economic conditions, but Itaú is still in a good position with solid profits and capital protection. Additionally, Itaú offers a 9% dividend yield, which is appealing in light of Brazil's high equity risk premium, making it a valuable option for investors.
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (NYSE:ITUB) will hold its Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call on February 6, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET. The call will feature company representatives, including Renato Lulia, the Group Head of Corporate Strategy, and Milton Maluhy, the CEO. Participants from various banks will also join the call to discuss the earnings report.
ITUB's results for the fourth quarter of 2024 show an improvement in their financial margin due to better management. However, higher non-interest expenses have a negative impact on these results.
Itaú Unibanco's results for the third quarter showed good operational performance, even though they fell just short of market expectations. The bank has demonstrated strong credit growth and lower delinquency rates, proving its strength in Brazil's tough economic conditions, which include high inflation and interest rates. With significant capital reserves and plans for strategic dividend payments, including possible special dividends, ITUB offers an appealing dividend yield and better return on equity.
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (NYSE:ITUB) will hold its Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call on November 5, 2024, at 8:00 AM ET. The call will feature company representatives, including Renato Lulia, the Group Head of Corporate Strategy, and CEO Milton Maluhy. Various participants from different banks will also join the call.
ITUB's results for the third quarter of 2024 show an increase in operating revenues and a better financial margin. However, higher expenses are a challenge for the company.
On Monday, Itau Unibanco, the biggest private bank in Latin America, reported an 18% rise in its net recurring profit for the third quarter compared to the same period last year.
Dividends are a major advantage of being a shareholder, but identifying a good dividend stock can be challenging. Is Banco Itau (ITUB) a strong candidate for this?
Investors might want to pay attention to stocks such as PECO, RICK, ITUB, LOW, and LRCX, as these companies have recently increased their dividend payouts.