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Why You Should Invest In 1st Source Corporation (SRCE) Now

By Zacks Investment ResearchStock MarketsDec 17, 2017 08:39PM ET
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Why You Should Invest In 1st Source Corporation (SRCE) Now
By Zacks Investment Research   |  Dec 17, 2017 08:39PM ET
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Improving operating backdrop, rising rate environment and strengthening domestic economy are anticipated to continue supporting banking stocks. Keeping this in mind, we have selected 1st Source Corporation (NASDAQ:SRCE) for your consideration.

With record earnings and revenues, along with loans and deposit balances in the first nine months of 2017, 1st Source Corporation appears a solid bet now. The company’s rising net interest margin and fee income are anticipated to yield positive results for the stock.

Further, the recent interest rate hikes are likely to bring further stability to top-line generation, in turn, creating buying opportunity for long-term horses. Though escalating costs might lead to operational inefficiency, sharper focus on organic growth will likely make the growth path smoother for the company.

Shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock have gained around 13.8% in a year’s time, outperforming 7% growth recorded by the industry.



Notably, 1st Source Corporation has a number of other aspects that make it an attractive investment option.

Why is 1st Source Corporation (SRCE) a Must Buy

Strong Organic Growth: 1st Source Corporation’s revenues witnessed 2.7% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years, ending 2016. The company’s projected sales growth (F1/F0) of 9.28%, as against the 3.13% industry average, highlights continued upward momentum in revenues.

Earnings per Share Strength: 1st Source Corporation witnessed earnings growth of 5.01% in the last three-five years. This earnings momentum is likely to continue in the near term as reflected by the company’s projected earnings per share (EPS) growth rate (F1/F0) of 16.44%.

Also, the company’s long-term (three-five years) estimated EPS growth rate of 10% promises rewards for investors over the long run. Good news is that the company recorded an average positive earnings surprise of 3.42% over the trailing four quarters.

Strong Leverage: 1st Source Corporation’s debt/equity ratio is valued at 0.18 compared to the industry average of 0.45, indicating relatively lower debt burden. It highlights the financial stability of the company despite an unstable economic environment.

Stock Looks Undervalued: The stock currently has a Value Score of B. The Value Score condenses all valuation metrics into one actionable score that helps investors steer clear of “value traps” and identify stocks that are truly trading at a discount. Our research shows that stocks with a Style Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2, offer the best upside potential.

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Enterprise Financial Services Corporation (NASDAQ:EFSC) has been witnessing upward estimate revisions for the last two months. Additionally, the stock moved up more than 7% over the past six months. It currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE:APAM) has been witnessing upward estimate revisions for the past month. Also, the company’s shares have risen nearly 32.3% in six months’ time. It also holds a Zacks Rank of 2, at present.

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