BLX Dividend History & Analysis | 6% Yield

BLX has a dividend yield of 6% and paid 2.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.01%
Payout Ratio 41.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 25.74%
Consistency Lifetime 82.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 21.59%
Payout FCF 10.5%
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 85.20%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 36.7%
Total Return 5y: 322.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Financial Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MSDL 1,407 M 11.3% 12.0%
OTF 7,270 M 7.94% 8.50%
JXN 8,091 M 3.61% 12.6%
AGM 1,853 M 3.19% 8.53%
JEF 12,621 M 2.77% 9.18%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
JEF 12,621 M 61.5% 23.7%
CNNE 755 M 50.0% 100%
VOYA 7,468 M 27.2% 95.0%
MTG 5,909 M 18.9% 63.1%
RDN 4,458 M 17.0% 91.9%

BLX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-10 2025-11-10 2025-11-25 Quarterly 0.625 0% 1.41%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-03 Quarterly 0.625 0% 1.39%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-03 Quarterly 0.625 0% 1.57%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-25 Quarterly 0.625 25% 1.62%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-11-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.48%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-08-20 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.8%
2024-04-26 2024-04-29 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.71%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-19 Quarterly 0.5 100% 1.82%
2023-10-27 2023-10-30 2023-11-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.18%
2023-07-28 2023-07-31 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.08%
2023-05-03 2023-05-04 2023-05-17 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.42%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.38%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-11-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.53%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.72%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.79%
2022-03-04 2022-03-07 2022-03-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.65%
2021-11-08 2021-11-09 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.42%
2021-08-06 2021-08-09 2021-08-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.49%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.67%
2021-02-22 2021-02-23 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.61%
2020-11-06 2020-11-09 2020-11-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-08-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-04-24 2020-04-27 2020-05-13 Quarterly 0.25 -35.1% N/A
2020-02-25 2020-02-26 2020-03-12 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2019-10-28 2019-10-29 2019-11-19 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2019-07-29 2019-07-30 2019-08-14 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2019-04-26 2019-04-29 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2019-03-08 2019-03-11 2019-03-26 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2018-11-05 2018-11-06 2018-11-20 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2018-07-30 2018-07-31 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2018-05-01 2018-05-02 2018-05-17 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2018-02-01 2018-02-02 2018-02-21 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-21 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2017-07-31 2017-08-02 2017-08-17 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2017-05-01 2017-05-03 2017-05-18 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-16 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-11-17 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2016-08-01 2016-08-03 2016-08-17 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2016-04-21 2016-04-25 2016-05-11 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2016-02-08 2016-02-10 2016-02-23 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2015-10-22 2015-10-26 2015-11-06 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2015-07-23 2015-07-27 2015-08-04 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2015-04-23 2015-04-27 2015-05-05 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2014-12-31 2015-01-05 2015-01-13 Quarterly 0.385 10% N/A
2014-10-23 2014-10-27 2014-11-07 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-07-24 2014-07-28 2014-08-05 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-04-24 2014-04-28 2014-05-06 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-01-02 2014-01-06 2014-01-14 Quarterly 0.35 16.7% N/A
2013-10-24 2013-10-28 2013-11-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-07-25 2013-07-29 2013-08-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A

BLX Dividend FAQ

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (BLX) is a Panama-headquartered multinational bank that finances foreign-trade and economic integration across Latin America and the Caribbean. It operates through Commercial and Treasury segments, accepts deposits, and provides a suite of trade-finance products-including bilateral loans, syndicated credits, letters of credit, guarantees, factoring, vendor financing, and leasing-while also managing investment securities for a client base that spans financial institutions, corporates, sovereigns, and state-owned entities.

What is the Dividend Yield of BLX?

As of February 2026, BLX`s dividend yield is 6.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.50 USD by the current share price of 48.92.

Does BLX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BLX paid a dividend of 2.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-10 and the payout was 0.625 USD.

How often does BLX pay dividends?

BLX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BLX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-10.

BLX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BLX for the next 4 payments are between 0.224 (-64.2%) and 0.4 (-36.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BLX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.625 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Foreign Trade Bank of (BLX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BLX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Foreign Trade Bank of (BLX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BLX?

BLX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 25.7% per year.
Strong growth: BLX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BLX?

BLX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 21.6%. If you bought BLX's shares at 11.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 21.6% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BLX?

BLX Payout Consistency is 82.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Foreign Trade Bank of has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BLX have a good Dividend Yield?

BLX`s 6.01% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BLX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BLX is 41.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BLX?

BLX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 85.20%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BLX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BLX's Outstanding Shares?

Foreign Trade Bank of's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.94% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BLX ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1992 17,680,000
1993 18,726,000 +5.92%
1994 18,063,000 -3.54%
1995 20,761,000 +14.94%
1996 20,815,000 +0.26%
1997 20,813,000 -0.01%
1998 21,059,000 +1.18%
1999 20,767,000 -1.39%
2000 21,005,000 +1.15%
2001 17,342,000 -17.44%
2002 17,081,000 -1.51%
2003 39,353,000 +130.39%
2004 38,895,000 -1.16%
2005 38,065,000 -2.13%
2006 36,990,000 -2.82%
2007 36,370,000 -1.68%
2008 36,464,000 +0.26%
2009 36,715,000 +0.69%
2010 36,993,000 +0.76%
2011 37,566,000 +1.55%
2012 38,397,000 +2.21%
2013 38,726,000 +0.86%
2014 38,974,000 +0.64%
2015 39,114,000 +0.36%
2016 39,310,000 +0.5%
2017 39,408,000 +0.25%
2018 39,539,000 +0.33%
2019 39,602,000 +0.16%
2020 39,678,000 +0.19%
2021 37,073,000 -6.57%
2022 36,324,600 -2.02%
2023 36,539,900 +0.59%
2024 36,790,000 +0.68%
2025 37,231,000 +1.2%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:18