BCH Shares Fell by 0.3% Amid Increasing Institutional Holdings and Lower-than-Expected Earnings

As of November 16, 2025, BCH experienced a 0.3% decrease over the past day, settling at $499.8. Over the previous week, it declined by 0.93%, and over the last month, it was down 6.37%. However, on a yearly basis, BCH saw a 15.3% increase. The stock has faced a combination of institutional buying and disappointing earnings, which has influenced investor attitudes, though some experts remain cautiously hopeful about its prospects.

During the second quarter of 2025, Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC made a substantial increase in its holdings of

by raising its position by 185.3% to a total of 26,095 shares, now worth about $794,000. This significant purchase signals rising institutional confidence, even as the company’s recent earnings have not met market forecasts.

Banco de Chile’s third-quarter earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.60, which was slightly below the anticipated $0.62, indicating a minor earnings miss. Revenue reached $675.3 million, falling short of the expected $832.0 million. Despite these figures, the bank continues to post robust profitability, with a return on equity (ROE) of 23.25% and a net margin of 32.87%. Most analysts remain cautiously optimistic, assigning a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and setting an average price target at $34.

Forecasts from analysts suggest modest but positive growth in the near future. Both Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan have increased their price targets to $35 and $33, respectively, while Zacks has upgraded its rating to "Strong Buy." These changes reflect confidence in the bank’s potential to rebound from recent earnings disappointments and deliver value to long-term investors.