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Investing.com - BofA Securities downgraded Bancolombia S.A. (NYSE:CIB) from Neutral to Underperform on Thursday, citing changing economic and political conditions in Colombia. The bank, which maintains a GOOD Financial Health Score according to InvestingPro, has been a prominent player in the Latin American banking sector.
The downgrade follows strong price performance of Bancolombia shares, which have outperformed all large-cap banks in Latin America year-to-date, according to BofA Securities. The stock has delivered an impressive 87% return year-to-date and is currently trading near its 52-week high of $53.99.
The financial institution noted potential risks to 2026 net income estimates if Colombia and other Latin American countries follow the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate cuts.
BofA Securities also highlighted Colombia’s challenging fiscal outlook and a tight presidential race where polls no longer suggest a win for the right-wing candidate. The firm mentioned that President Petro’s proposal to force pension funds to shift global investments into Colombia is unlikely to materialize.
The bank’s current trading multiples are already above levels seen in 2022-2023, a period when Bancolombia benefited from higher interest rates, BofA Securities added in its analysis.
In other recent news, Bancolombia reported quarterly earnings that surpassed expectations, exceeding both BofA Securities and consensus estimates by 7% to 13%. This earnings beat led BofA Securities to upgrade Bancolombia’s stock rating from Underperform to Neutral, with an increased price target of $49.00, up from $41.00. Additionally, Bancolombia announced its decision to voluntarily delist its 4.875% Subordinated Notes due 2027 and 8.625% Subordinated Notes due 2034 from the New York Stock Exchange. The company plans to list these notes on the Singapore Exchange instead. Bancolombia anticipates filing a Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission around August 1, 2025, with the delisting expected to take effect 10 days later. The last trading day for these notes on the NYSE is expected to be around August 11, 2025. These developments reflect significant strategic and financial maneuvers by the Colombian financial institution.
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