Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
BLX Dividend Income Check
Safety
40.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 28.1% and trend is rising.
BLX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). BLX's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
BLX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (32 years of payments)
BLX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. distributes 40.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BLX has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 51.8% and 5-year CAGR of 14.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BLX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.1% dividend yield, 4.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 28.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 372.7%, with dividends contributing 75.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,193 today.
BLX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.6875 | — | 4.88% | May 27, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.6875 | — | 5.11% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $0.6875 | ↑ +10.0% | 5.01% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.6250 | — | 5.60% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.6250 | — | 7.01% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.6250 | — | 5.30% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $0.6250 | — | 6.46% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.6250 | — | 7.26% | Jun 3, 2025 |
BLX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.3B | 4.1% | 40.5% | 2 | Sustainable | |
| $4.3B | 0.3% | 6.3% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $8.6B | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $903M | 2.9% | — | 0 | Unknown | |
3rd | $19.3B | 7.8% | 76.7% | 0 | Watch |
1st | $15.5B | 100.0% | 55.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
| $30.2B | 2.9% | 43.3% | 4 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $87.4B | 10.3% | 1.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
BLX Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.06 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 13.3% |
| 2025 | $4.38 | 118.8% | 7 | $6.11 | 71.6% | 1.40x | 28.1% |
| 2024 | $2.00 | 100.0% | 4 | $5.60 | 35.7% | 2.80x | 12.9% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | -20.0% | 4 | $4.55 | 22.0% | 4.55x | 6.4% |
| 2022 | $1.25 | -16.7% | 5 | $2.54 | 49.2% | 2.03x | 8.0% |
| 2021 | $1.50 | -33.9% | 6 | $1.62 | 92.6% | 1.08x | 9.6% |
| 2020 | $2.27 | -26.3% | 8 | $1.60 | 141.9% | 0.70x | 14.6% |
| 2019 | $3.08 | 0.0% | 8 | $2.17 | 141.9% | 0.70x | 19.8% |
| 2018 | $3.08 | 33.3% | 8 | $0.28 | 1100.0% | 0.09x | 19.8% |
| 2017 | $2.31 | 50.0% | 6 | $2.08 | 111.1% | 0.90x | 14.9% |
Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
33+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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BLX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BLX stock.
How much dividend does BLX pay per share?
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.47 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BLX's next ex-dividend date?
BLX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BLX typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BLX's dividend safe?
BLX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +40.5% and FCF payout ratio of +7.7%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BLX increased its dividend?
BLX has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.0%.
How often does BLX pay dividends?
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.47 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BLX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BLX five years ago would be worth approximately $47,272 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BLX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BLX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +28.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.