BIZ BUZZ: It’s a ‘buy’ for Security Bank, BPI
Looking to rebalance your portfolio? Consider adding Security Bank Corp. (SECB)and BPI stocks.
COL Financial has included SECB among its stock picks and is also a top recommendation among the bank stocks trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange.
COL Financial said it liked SECB for its “improving profitability profile and strong positioning to benefit from macro tailwinds such as interest rate cuts.”
“The bank continues to deliver solid revenue growth, and its expanding consumer loan book provides additional momentum. While asset quality remains a near-term challenge, we believe SECB is on track for a gradual return to double-digit ROE performance,” the leading broker said.
DragonFi Securities, on the other hand, said it was adding BPI to its Strategic Growth Portfolio, mainly due to its customer-led growth.
“We see strong upside potential backed by its continued push into higher-yielding consumer loans. This growth strategy supports margin resilience amid a lower interest rate environment,” it said.
Ready to follow their advice? Time to buy!
