Franklin Resources Inc. increased its stake in Popular by 304.3% in Q3, owning 99,861 shares valued at $10.04 million. Other institutional investors, including Tidal Investments LLC and Barclays PLC, also acquired stakes, with 87.27% of the stock held by such entities. Popular's stock has a "Moderate Buy" rating, with a consensus target price of $106.00, despite a recent earnings miss.