---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-313376"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BPOP"
cik: "0000763901"
company_name: "POPULAR, INC."
filed_at: "2026-07-23T12:10:48+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-23T12:15:05.636566+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Popular increases quarterly dividend 20% to $0.90/share and authorizes $1B buyback

## Summary
- Quarterly dividend raised from $0.75 to $0.90 per share, effective Q4 2026, pending board approval.
- New $1 billion common stock repurchase authorization announced; no specific dollar amount required.
- Repurchased ~$280M in 2026; prior $500M authorization fully utilized as of June 30, 2026.
- CEO cites excess capital, robust liquidity, and strong financial performance for capital actions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-313376
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BPOP
- cik: 0000763901
- company_name: POPULAR, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-07-23T12:10:48+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/763901/000119312526313376/0001193125-26-313376-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/763901/000119312526313376/d174958d8k.htm

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