Intercorp Financial Services Inc (IFS)

This article compares Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) and Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST) to determine which is a better value stock. It utilizes Zacks Rank and Style Scores, focusing on valuation metrics like P/E, PEG, and P/B ratios. Based on stronger earnings estimate revision activity and more attractive valuation metrics, IFS is presented as the superior option for value investors.

Globeflex Capital L P has acquired a new position of $23.29 million in Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (NYSE:IFS), purchasing 408,951 shares, making it their largest holding. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their stakes in IFS, and Wall Street analysts currently rate the stock as a "Buy" with a consensus target price of $56.00. Intercorp Financial Services, a Lima-based financial holding company, recently reported strong earnings, beating analyst estimates.

This article compares Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) and American Express (AXP) for value investors. Based on Zacks Rank and various valuation metrics like P/E, PEG, and P/B ratios, IFS appears to be the superior value option with a stronger earnings outlook and better grades in the value category.

Wall Street Zen has downgraded Intercorp Financial Services (NYSE:IFS) from a "Buy" to a "Hold" rating, despite the broader analyst consensus remaining "Buy" with a $56.00 target price. The company recently surpassed quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $1.53 EPS against an estimated $1.45 and revenues of $554.15 million, exceeding the $520.46 million consensus. Institutional investors, including HSBC Holdings, have shown increased interest or initiated new positions in IFS.

Intercorp Financial Services (NYSE: IFS) reported solid Q2 2026 results with PEN 585 million in net income and an 18.5% ROE, maintaining its full-year ROE target above 17% despite potential El Niño risks. The company saw accelerated loan growth in higher-yielding segments like consumer and small business lending, with total loans increasing 6% year-over-year. While margins faced temporary pressure from funding costs and normalized risk expenses, management expects improvement in the second half of the year, alongside continued growth in insurance, wealth management, and digital engagement.