Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (GGAL)

Grupo Financiero Galicia is a leading Argentine financial holding company, but I rate it HOLD due to limited near-term sector upside. GGAL's recent rebound follows Milei's election victory, yet macro volatility and delayed economic remonetization temper immediate growth prospects for GGAL. Despite strong market share and potential for long-term sector expansion, GGAL's Q3 2025 results showed losses and deteriorating credit metrics amid contractionary policy.

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. ( GGAL ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 26, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Pablo Firvida - Investor Relations Officer Gonzalo Covaro - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Daniel Vaz - J.

Argentine banks face a difficult year after an auspicious 2024 amid a sector paradigm shift after several decades financing public sector. Galicia reported a 63% Y/Y drop in profits in the first quarter, deepening the poor performance in Q1 2025 that prompted my downgrade to Hold. Positive factors such as the IMF agreement and the lifting of foreign exchange restrictions failed to boost banking results.

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (NASDAQ:GGAL ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 27, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Gonzalo Fernandez Covaro - Chief Financial Officer Pablo Eduardo Firvida - Investor Relations Officer Conference Call Participants Alonso Acuna Aramburú - Banco BTG Pactual S.A.

Argentina's market pullback offers a second chance, with GGAL trading at compelling valuations and poised for outsized gains if reforms hold. Galicia stands out due to its strong management, dominant market share, and readiness to compete with fintech disruptors like Revolut and Nubank. Structural upside is enormous: credit penetration is at almost historic lows (11% of GDP), and if Milei's reforms succeed, it could reach 30% to 40% in a few years.

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BUENOS AIRES, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (Nasdaq: GGAL; Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A./A3 Mercados S.A.: GGAL, the “Company”), one of Argentina's largest financial services groups, announced today the pricing of the previously announced underwritten secondary offering (the “Offering”) by HSBC Bank plc (the “Selling Shareholder”) of 11,721,449 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) representing 117,214,490 Class B ordinary shares of the Company, par value Ps.1.00 per share (“Class B ordinary shares”) at a public offering price of $54.25 per ADS. The ADSs are not authorized for public offering in Argentina by the Argentine National Securities Exchange Commision (Comisión Nacional de Valores – “CNV”) and are not being offered or sold publicly under the Argentine Capital Markets Law No. 26,831, as amended and complemented.  The documents related to the Offering have not been filed with, reviewed or authorized by the CNV, and therefore the CNV has not made any determination as to the truthfulness or completeness of those documents.

BUENOS AIRES, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (Nasdaq: GGAL; Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A./A3 Mercados S.A.: GGAL, the “Company”), one of Argentina's largest financial services groups, announced today the launch of an underwritten secondary offering (the “Offering”) by HSBC Bank plc (the “Selling Shareholder”) of 11,721,449 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) representing 117,214,490 Class B ordinary shares of the Company, par value Ps.1.00 per share (“Class B ordinary shares”). The ADSs are not authorized for public offering in Argentina by the Argentine National Securities Exchange Commision (Comisión Nacional de Valores – “CNV”) and they may not be offered or sold publicly under the Argentine Capital Markets Law No. 26,831, as amended and complemented.  The documents related to the Offering have not been filed with, reviewed or authorized by the CNV, and therefore the CNV has not made any determination as to the truthfulness or completeness of those documents.

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Grupo Financiero Galicia became the largest private bank in Argentina after acquiring HSBC, significantly increasing its market share, deposit base, loan portfolio, and operational capacity, positioning itself for a strong future. The stock trades at attractive multiples well below global financial averages, supported by outstanding profitability metrics including a ROE of 31.8% and a ROA of 4.44%,. Galicia's digital ecosystem, including its fintech Naranja X, boasts millions of active users monthly and daily, enabling the bank to expand customer reach, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable revenue.

The Argentine economy is showing signs of stabilization, with disinflation and macroeconomic growth, benefiting Galicia due to its leadership in deposits and loans market share. GGAL could see significant profit growth as banks return to the retail FX business and a foreign direct investment shock flows through the Argentine financial system. In 2025, moderate earnings growth is expected as we enter a transition year.

Argentina's fiscal surplus and disciplined economic policies under Milei have significantly reduced inflation and country risk, boosting international market confidence and reserves. A potential $44 billion IMF agreement could lift currency restrictions, driving Argentine stock growth, particularly in banks, and attracting fresh capital for key projects. The real appreciation of the Argentine Peso and increased industrial production have spurred record export growth, reducing the gap between official and parallel exchange rates.

GGAL's share price surged nearly 250% YTD, driven by increased investor confidence and strong loan demand in Argentina under Milei's administration. GGAL's robust capital position, with a Tier-1 CAR of 26%, allows flexibility for funding growth. The acquisition of HSBC's Argentinian business at favorable terms enhances GGAL's scale and positions it to benefit from resurging credit demand.