Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ:BPOP – Get Free Report) EVP Luis Cestero sold 8,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 4th. Popular Stock Down 0.8%Shares of Popular stock traded down $1.37 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $176.15. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on BPOPHedge Funds Weigh In On PopularA number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of BPOP. Through its primary subsidiaries—Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular Bank—the company delivers comprehensive commercial and consumer banking solutions.