BCH Climbs 5.6% Over 24 Hours as Institutions Adjust Their Portfolios

As of November 18, 2025,

climbed 5.6% in the past day, reaching $514.6. Over the last week, BCH increased by 1.77%, fell by 3.14% over the past month, and surged 19.29% in the previous year.

Institutional Investors Shift BCH Holdings

Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. trimmed its stake in

by 21.3% during the second quarter, selling 92,965 shares and closing the quarter with 344,373 shares, which accounts for a 0.07% ownership, valued at roughly $10.48 million. This move represents a notable change in the fund’s investment approach to the bank.

At the same time, other institutional investors either initiated or expanded their positions. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. opened a new position in the second quarter valued at $3.45 million. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its holdings by 53.8% in the first quarter, while Bessemer Group Inc. raised its stake by 16.4% in the second quarter. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC and Triasima Portfolio Management Inc. also made significant increases to their holdings during the first and second quarters, respectively.

Currently, institutional investors hold 1.24% of BCH shares.

Analyst Upgrades and Target Price Increases

Recent analyst reports have updated their perspectives on BCH. JPMorgan lifted its price target to $33 and kept a "neutral" rating. Goldman Sachs also increased its target to $35, maintaining a "neutral" stance. Zacks Research raised its rating to "strong-buy," and one equity analyst gave a "Strong Buy" recommendation, while three others suggested "Hold." The overall analyst consensus is "Moderate Buy," with an average price target of $34.

These changes in analyst ratings indicate growing confidence in the bank’s long-term outlook, despite some short-term earnings volatility and operational headwinds.

Market Performance and Valuation Overview

BCH’s performance has varied over different periods, with a 5.6% gain in the last 24 hours, a 1.77% rise over the past week, a 3.14% drop in the last month, and a 19.29% increase over the past year. The 50-day moving average is $32.32, and the 200-day moving average is $30.49. The company’s market cap is $18.27 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.92 and a P/E/G ratio of 2.65. Over the last 52 weeks, the stock has traded between $22.06 and $37.70.

Company Overview and Strategic Direction

BCH operates in Chile, providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and services, such as banking, insurance, investment management, and payment solutions. The company demonstrates financial strength, with both quick and current ratios at 1.53, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.00, highlighting its robust capital position and ability to handle debt.

With analysts forecasting stronger fundamentals and a positive long-term trajectory, BCH continues to attract attention from both institutional and retail investors as they navigate the changing financial sector.