Itaú UnibancoITUB
ITUB
About: Itaú Unibanco is the largest privately held bank in Brazil, the result of the 2008 merger between Banco Itaú and Unibanco. In addition to Brazil, the bank has significant operations in Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Itaú's commercial and consumer loans account for 35% and 43% of the bank's total loans, respectively, while foreign loans account for 22% of its portfolio. The bank also operates the fifth-largest insurer in Brazil and is the second-largest asset manager in the country, giving it broad reach over the Brazilian financial system.
Employees: 96,219
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
300% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 208 | Existing positions reduced: 52
26% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $4.14B [Q4 2024] → $5.21B (+$1.07B) [Q1 2025]
15% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $50.7M | Put options by funds: $44.1M
0.64% more ownership
Funds ownership: 17.26% [Q4 2024] → 17.9% (+0.64%) [Q1 2025]
6% less funds holding
Funds holding: 324 [Q4 2024] → 306 (-18) [Q1 2025]
11% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q4 2024] → 8 (-1) [Q1 2025]
17% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 43 | Existing positions closed: 52
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ITUB.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Itaú Unibanco: The Premium Compounder Still Steering Brazil's Banking Scene
Itaú Unibanco stands out as Brazil's top private bank, with superior profitability, governance, and resilience amid high interest rates and macro uncertainty. Strong Q1 2025 results, low delinquency, and operational efficiency justify ITUB's premium valuation and continued leadership among Brazilian banks. Momentum is driven by robust earnings, upward guidance revisions, and favorable capital flows into Brazil, supporting a bullish outlook for 2025.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
BMA vs. ITUB: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Banks - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Banco Macro (BMA) and Banco Itau (ITUB). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
BMA or ITUB: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in Banks - Foreign stocks are likely familiar with Banco Macro (BMA) and Banco Itau (ITUB). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
17 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Dogs To Buy Out Of 72 June Graham Value All-Stars
I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula Value All Stars, or GASV, to identify large-cap stocks offering strong value and dividend safety. Seventeen out of twenty-four "safer" lowest-priced Dividend Dogs of the GASV are currently fair-priced and ready to buy for income investors. Top ten GASV stocks offer projected average net gains of 32.99% by June 2026, with yields ranging from 8.94% to 13.81%.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
BMA vs. ITUB: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Banks - Foreign sector might want to consider either Banco Macro (BMA) or Banco Itau (ITUB). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Negative
Reuters
1 month ago
Itau presses suit against former CFO after settling with ex-consultant
Itau Unibanco, Latin America's largest private lender, is dropping a lawsuit against a past consultant but proceeding with litigation against former Chief Financial Officer Alexsandro Broedel Lopes, whom it accuses of diverting funds while at the bank.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
ITAÚ UNIBANCO - MATERIAL FACT - PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON CAPITAL
SÃO PAULO, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. informs its stockholders that its Board of Directors has approved, at the meeting held on this date, the payment of interest on capital to stockholders ("IOC") in the amount of R$0.3341 per share, with income tax withholding at a rate of 15%, resulting in net interest of R$0.283985 per share, except for the corporate stockholders able to prove that they are immune or exempt from such withholding, which will be made until August 29, 2025.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Buy Any Of 18 Ideal 'Safer' May Dividend Dogs Out Of 70 Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula to identify large-cap stocks offering strong value relative to profits, assets, and dividends. Eighteen of twenty-four 'safer' lowest-priced Dividend Dogs of the GVAS are fair-priced and ready to buy for income-focused investors. Top ten GVAS stocks are projected to deliver 17.99% to 68.74% net gains by May 2026, with average risk 29% below the market.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
CIB or ITUB: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Banks - Foreign sector might want to consider either Bancolombia (CIB) or Banco Itau (ITUB). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Itaú Unibanco Q1: Bank Exceeds Expectations With Strong Profitability
Itaú Unibanco's portfolio grew 13.2% y/y, showing strong, selective expansion, despite a 1.7% q/q decline due to exchange rate variations. Non-performing loans >90 days fell to 2.3%, the lowest since 1Q21, indicating improved long-term indicators and operational resilience. Financial margin with customers increased to 3.2% q/q and 14% y/y, driven by a strategic product mix, boosting net interest income.
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