BLX Increases Dividend to $0.6875 After FY25 Profit Rises 10% to $226.9M
BLX posted net profit of $226.9 million for 2025, up 10% year-over-year, driven by a 4Q25 profit of $56.0 million (+9%), EPS of $6.11 and $1.50 for the year and quarter, and a 15.8% ROE. The board approved a 10% rise in the quarterly dividend to $0.6875 per share, equal to 46% of 4Q net income, payable March 12 with a February 25 record date.
1. Record 2025 Financial Results
BLX delivered net profits of $226.9 million in 2025, a 10% increase from the prior year, with 4Q25 net profit at $56.0 million, up 9% year-over-year. Annualized ROE reached 15.8%, supported by net interest income of $271.2 million (+5%), fees and non-interest income of $68.4 million (+54%), and disciplined cost management driving an efficiency ratio of 26.7%.
2. Board Approves 10% Dividend Hike
The board has raised the quarterly cash dividend to $0.6875 per share from $0.625, reflecting 46% of fourth-quarter net income and a 10% increase over the prior payout. The dividend is payable March 12 to shareholders of record on February 25, underlining BLX’s commitment to balanced capital allocation and shareholder returns following record 2025 performance.