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Grupo Financiero Galacia Shares Face Headwinds Amid Leadership Transition

Dieter Jaworski by Dieter Jaworski
September 6, 2025
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Investors in Argentina’s financial behemoth, Grupo Financiero Galicia, are navigating a complex landscape of leadership change and capital returns against a backdrop of significant share price depreciation. The equity has faced substantial selling pressure, declining over 21% in the past month and registering a 36% drop since the start of the year.

New Leadership and Shareholder Returns

A pivotal change at the helm occurred on September 1st, with Diego Hernán Rivas assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Fabián Enrique Kon. This transition signals a potential new strategic direction for the financial institution.

Concurrently, the company demonstrated its commitment to returning capital to shareholders by distributing a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-date for this payment was set for August 29, underscoring the bank’s policy of shareholder remuneration even during a challenging period for its stock price.

Market Performance and Key Levels

The equity’s recent performance presents a stark picture. Closing the recent week at $38.44, the company maintains a market valuation of approximately $6.46 billion. A closer look at the performance data reveals:

  • One-Month Change: -21.92%
  • Year-to-Date Performance: -36.10%
  • Twelve-Month Performance: +13.16%

This recent decline has brought the share price perilously close to its 52-week low of $39.79, recorded on August 29.

Should investors sell immediately? Or is it worth buying Grupo Financiero Galicia?

Analyzing the Q2 Financial Contradiction

The second-quarter earnings report, released on August 29, presented a paradox. The company announced a staggering earnings per share (EPS) of $107.48, which surpassed expectations by an remarkable 9,411.5%. However, this headline figure masked a severe 70% contraction in net profit, which fell to 173 billion Argentine pesos.

A key bright spot was the successful integration of the recently acquired Galicia Mas, formerly HSBC Argentina. This integration contributed to a 2.5% expansion in market share for both loans and deposits. The central question for analysts is whether this growth in footprint can ultimately offset the pronounced weakness in profitability.

Future Targets and Sector Challenges

Looking ahead, the bank has set ambitious targets for 2025, aiming for a return on equity (ROE) between 9% and 11%. It also projects significant growth, with loans expected to expand by 30-40% and deposits by 35%.

However, the path forward is laden with challenges. The institution anticipates margin compression in the third quarter, with non-performing loans not expected to show signs of stabilization until near the end of Q3 or the beginning of the fourth quarter. The significant disconnect between the record EPS and the collapsing net profit highlights market skepticism regarding the sustainability of the growth narrative amidst the ongoing pressures within Argentina’s financial sector.

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About Dieter Jaworski From a numbers-obsessed child to creating his first investment newsletter. Even as a child, Dieter Jaworski's mother couldn't believe how fascinated he was with numbers. This early passion for mathematics and data analysis laid the foundation for a successful career in financial markets and investment analysis.
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