Galicia Financial GroupGGAL
GGAL
About: Grupo Financiero Galicia SA is a financial service holding company. It provides general banking services, proprietary brand credit card services, personal loans, insurance, and other services. The company's operating business segments are Banks, Ecosistema Naranja X, Insurance, Adjustments, and Other Businesses. It generates maximum revenue from Banks. Geographically its operate in Argentina, Uruguay, and the majority of its revenue comes from Argentina.
Employees: 12,440
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
14% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 65 | Existing positions reduced: 57
0.4% less ownership
Funds ownership: 2.94% [Q4 2024] → 2.53% (-0.4%) [Q1 2025]
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 176 [Q4 2024] → 164 (-12) [Q1 2025]
17% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.19B [Q4 2024] → $1.83B (-$365M) [Q1 2025]
26% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 29 | Existing positions closed: 39
43% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $92.9M | Put options by funds: $163M
45% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 11 [Q4 2024] → 6 (-5) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for GGAL.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about GGAL published over the past 30 days
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 days ago
Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of American Depositary Shares by HSBC Bank plc
BUENOS AIRES, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (Nasdaq: GGAL; Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A./A3 Mercados S.A.: GGAL, the “Company”), one of Argentina's largest financial services groups, announced today the pricing of the previously announced underwritten secondary offering (the “Offering”) by HSBC Bank plc (the “Selling Shareholder”) of 11,721,449 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) representing 117,214,490 Class B ordinary shares of the Company, par value Ps.1.00 per share (“Class B ordinary shares”) at a public offering price of $54.25 per ADS. The ADSs are not authorized for public offering in Argentina by the Argentine National Securities Exchange Commision (Comisión Nacional de Valores – “CNV”) and are not being offered or sold publicly under the Argentine Capital Markets Law No. 26,831, as amended and complemented. The documents related to the Offering have not been filed with, reviewed or authorized by the CNV, and therefore the CNV has not made any determination as to the truthfulness or completeness of those documents.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 days ago
Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. Announces Commencement of Secondary Offering of American Depositary Shares by HSBC Bank plc
BUENOS AIRES, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (Nasdaq: GGAL; Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A./A3 Mercados S.A.: GGAL, the “Company”), one of Argentina's largest financial services groups, announced today the launch of an underwritten secondary offering (the “Offering”) by HSBC Bank plc (the “Selling Shareholder”) of 11,721,449 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) representing 117,214,490 Class B ordinary shares of the Company, par value Ps.1.00 per share (“Class B ordinary shares”). The ADSs are not authorized for public offering in Argentina by the Argentine National Securities Exchange Commision (Comisión Nacional de Valores – “CNV”) and they may not be offered or sold publicly under the Argentine Capital Markets Law No. 26,831, as amended and complemented. The documents related to the Offering have not been filed with, reviewed or authorized by the CNV, and therefore the CNV has not made any determination as to the truthfulness or completeness of those documents.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Grupo Financiero Galicia (GGAL) Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Galicia: Strong On Fundamentals, Brutal On The Upside
Grupo Financiero Galicia became the largest private bank in Argentina after acquiring HSBC, significantly increasing its market share, deposit base, loan portfolio, and operational capacity, positioning itself for a strong future. The stock trades at attractive multiples well below global financial averages, supported by outstanding profitability metrics including a ROE of 31.8% and a ROA of 4.44%,. Galicia's digital ecosystem, including its fintech Naranja X, boasts millions of active users monthly and daily, enabling the bank to expand customer reach, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable revenue.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Banco Galicia: Poised To Benefit From FX Control Liberalization And Bancarization Growth In Argentina
The Argentine economy is showing signs of stabilization, with disinflation and macroeconomic growth, benefiting Galicia due to its leadership in deposits and loans market share. GGAL could see significant profit growth as banks return to the retail FX business and a foreign direct investment shock flows through the Argentine financial system. In 2025, moderate earnings growth is expected as we enter a transition year.
Positive
Investors Business Daily
2 months ago
Foreign Bank Stocks Lead Market As Argentina Banks Suddenly Rally
Foreign bank stocks led the market Monday. The Global X MSCI Argentina ETF jumped 5% after an IMF deal was struck.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Banco Galicia: Last Train To Buy An Argentinian Bank Is Leaving The Station
Argentina's fiscal surplus and disciplined economic policies under Milei have significantly reduced inflation and country risk, boosting international market confidence and reserves. A potential $44 billion IMF agreement could lift currency restrictions, driving Argentine stock growth, particularly in banks, and attracting fresh capital for key projects. The real appreciation of the Argentine Peso and increased industrial production have spurred record export growth, reducing the gap between official and parallel exchange rates.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
Grupo Financiero Galicia: Still Room For Further Share Price Growth
GGAL's share price surged nearly 250% YTD, driven by increased investor confidence and strong loan demand in Argentina under Milei's administration. GGAL's robust capital position, with a Tier-1 CAR of 26%, allows flexibility for funding growth. The acquisition of HSBC's Argentinian business at favorable terms enhances GGAL's scale and positions it to benefit from resurging credit demand.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Grupo Financiero Galicia (GGAL) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
Grupo Financiero Galicia (GGAL) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
New Strong Buy Stocks for December 16th
ZIM, MAX, DXPE, GGAL and APH have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on December 16, 2024.
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