Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Company Performance - Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) shares have increased by 13.2% over the past month and reached a new 52-week high of $36.14 [1] - The stock has gained 21.6% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the Zacks Finance sector's 6.3% increase and the Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry's decline of 2.3% [1] Earnings and Valuation - IFS has a strong record of positive earnings surprises, having met or exceeded earnings consensus estimates in the last four quarters, with the latest EPS reported at $1.06 against a consensus of $0.89 [2] - The stock trades at 8.3 times current fiscal year EPS estimates, below the peer industry average of 11 times, and at 8.9 times trailing cash flow compared to the peer group's average of 10.9 times [6] Style Scores and Zacks Rank - IFS has a Value Score of A, Growth Score of A, and Momentum Score of A, resulting in a combined VGM Score of A [5] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating rising earnings estimates [7][8] Industry Comparison - Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (PGY) is a notable peer with a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and strong earnings performance, having beaten consensus estimates by 72.5% [9][10] - Despite the Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry ranking in the bottom 57% of all industries, both IFS and PGY show potential for growth [11]