Univest(US:UVSP) ZACKSยท2025-07-04 14:16Company Performance - Univest (UVSP) shares have increased by 13.5% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $32.77 [1] - Year-to-date, Univest has gained 10.8%, outperforming the Zacks Finance sector's 9.9% and the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry's 2.7% [1] Earnings and Revenue Expectations - Univest has consistently beaten earnings estimates, reporting EPS of $0.77 against a consensus estimate of $0.64 in its last earnings report [2] - For the current fiscal year, Univest is projected to achieve earnings of $2.78 per share on revenues of $317.21 million, reflecting an 11.2% increase in EPS and a 6.01% increase in revenues [3] - For the next fiscal year, earnings are expected to rise to $2.96 per share on revenues of $341.55 million, indicating year-over-year changes of 6.47% and 7.67%, respectively [3] Valuation Metrics - Univest's current valuation metrics show a Value Score of B, a Growth Score of C, and a Momentum Score of A, resulting in a VGM Score of B [6] - The stock trades at 11.8X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is above the peer industry average of 10.8X, and at 11.6X on a trailing cash flow basis compared to the peer group's average of 11.4X [6] Zacks Rank - Univest holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), supported by favorable earnings estimate revisions from analysts [7] - The recommendation suggests that investors should consider stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, indicating potential for Univest shares in the near future [7] Industry Comparison - SB Financial Group, Inc. (SBFG) is a notable peer with a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and a Value Score of A, alongside a Growth Score of C and a Momentum Score of C [8] - SBFG is expected to post earnings of $2.03 per share on revenues of $64.8 million for the current fiscal year, having beaten consensus estimates by 5.00% last quarter [9] - SBFG shares have gained 6.8% over the past month, trading at a forward P/E of 9.49X and a P/CF of 8.3X [10]