Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Overview
The earnings call presents strong financial performance with significant net income growth, improved NIM, and low cost of risk. Despite some uncertainties like the Rutas de Lima impairment, the impact is minimal. Positive trends in loan portfolio growth, insurance premiums, and wealth management assets support a favorable outlook. Additionally, strategic investments and digital engagement indicate a robust future. While management's vague responses on certain issues may raise concerns, the overall sentiment is positive, suggesting a likely stock price increase of 2% to 8%.
Key Financial Performance
ROE (Return on Equity) Achieved around 16% for the quarter, slightly lower than the previous quarter due to two factors: exceptional results from Inteligo's investment portfolio in the prior quarter and a PEN 78 million provision related to Rutas de Lima this quarter. Excluding these effects, ROE would have been 17.5%.
Net Income PEN 456 million for the quarter, with an accumulated net income up by 81% year-over-year. This growth was driven by strong performance across all business lines, particularly in Interbank and Interseguro, which posted over 60% growth year-over-year, and Inteligo, which more than tripled its earnings.
Loan Portfolio Growth Total loan portfolio expanded by over 5% year-over-year, with higher-yielding loans growing 7% year-over-year and 3% in the last quarter. Growth was driven by increased disbursements in cash loans (34%) and small businesses (56%).
Risk-Adjusted NIM (Net Interest Margin) Improved by 40 basis points in the last quarter, now at 3.8%. This was supported by a low cost of risk of 2.1% and a 10 basis point recovery in NIM during the quarter, driven by higher rates in retail and commercial banking.
Retail Primary Banking Customers Grew by 6% year-over-year, reflecting strengthened primary banking relationships and increased digital engagement.
Written Premiums in Insurance Grew by 58% year-over-year, driven by growth in private annuities and life insurance.
Wealth Management Assets Under Management Achieved new record highs with double-digit growth quarter-to-quarter, now totaling $8.1 billion.
Cost of Risk Continued at a low level of 2.1% for the quarter, with retail cost of risk decreasing to 4%, down 130 basis points year-over-year. Consumer lending portfolio cost of risk dropped from 9% to 7% year-over-year.
Fee Income Increased by 8% year-over-year, supported by higher debit and credit card activity in retail and growth in assets under management in wealth management (17% year-over-year).
Cost-to-Income Ratio Stood at 37.7%, reflecting strategic investments in technology, cybersecurity, and AI capabilities.
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Operating Highlights
Digital Payment Services: PLIN WhatsApp was launched, allowing payments directly from WhatsApp using AI-powered conversational banking.
Wealth Management Integration: Inteligo launched a dedicated investment section within the Interbank app, enabling clients to manage investments from the same platform.
Market Share in Small Business Loans: Small business loans grew by 33% year-over-year, now representing 4% of the total portfolio.
Wealth Management Growth: Assets under management reached $8.1 billion, growing at a double-digit pace.
Higher-Yielding Loans: These loans grew 7% year-over-year and 3% in the last quarter, driven by consumer and small business segments.
Cost of Risk: Cost of risk remains low at 2.1%, with retail cost of risk decreasing to 4%.
Digital Adoption: Retail digital customer base increased to 83%, and digital sales climbed to 68%.
Sustainability Initiatives: Sustainable loan portfolio reached $350 million, focusing on industrial and agricultural sectors.
Focus on Long-Term Products: Individual life insurance showed encouraging growth, with reserves for individual life increasing by 36%.
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Risk or Challenges
Rutas de Lima Concession Issue: Ongoing legal and financial challenges related to the Rutas de Lima concession, with a provision of PEN 78 million this quarter and a total remaining exposure of approximately $60 million. Final resolution is not expected in the short term, creating uncertainty.
Political Uncertainty: Potential risks associated with the upcoming 2026 political transition in Peru, which could impact financial stability and investor confidence despite current low country risk.
Global Market Volatility: Exposure to global market fluctuations, particularly in commodity prices and international economic conditions, which could affect Peru's export-driven economy and IFS's operations.
Pension Fund Withdrawals: Expected outflows from private pension funds in the coming quarters, which may moderate the pace of retail lending growth.
Competition in Digital Payments: Growing competition in the digital payments market, including the adoption of QR codes with no fees, which is compressing merchant margins and impacting fee income.
Cost of Risk Increase: As the consumer and small business portfolios expand, the cost of risk is expected to gradually increase, potentially impacting profitability.
Rising Operational Costs: Increased expenses due to strategic investments in technology, cybersecurity, AI capabilities, and talent acquisition, which could pressure the cost-to-income ratio.
Regulatory and Legal Risks: Uncertainty around the timing and amount of recovery from the Rutas de Lima impairment, as legal proceedings continue to develop.
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Guidance & Outlook
Peru's Economic Growth: Peru's GDP growth is projected to reach 3.2% in 2025, with strong non-primary sector activity such as agriculture and mining. The Central Bank has revised its 2025 estimate upward, and internal demand is expected to moderate to 2.9% in 2026.
Private Investment and Consumption: Private investment is projected to grow by 6.5% by the end of 2025, with private consumption stabilizing at 2.9% in 2026. There is an extensive pipeline of projects in mining and infrastructure scheduled for the coming years.
Loan Growth and Portfolio Expansion: Higher-yielding loans are expected to continue growing, with a focus on consumer and small business segments. The total loan portfolio expanded by over 5% year-over-year, and growth is expected to remain at similar levels by year-end.
Net Interest Margin (NIM) and Cost of Risk: NIM is expected to recover slightly over the remainder of the year, supported by higher rates in retail and commercial banking. Cost of risk is anticipated to remain well below guidance, contributing to an improvement in risk-adjusted NIM for the full year.
Digital Strategy and Customer Engagement: The company plans to enhance digital initiatives, including PLIN and Izipay, to strengthen primary banking relationships and drive growth. Digital adoption and self-service indicators are expected to improve further.
Wealth Management and Insurance Growth: Wealth management assets under management are expected to continue growing at a healthy pace, reaching new record levels. Insurance growth will focus on long-term products, particularly individual life, with digital channels playing a key role.
Sustainability Initiatives: The sustainable loan portfolio is projected to exceed $350 million, supporting projects with positive environmental impacts. The company is also focusing on workplace diversity and ESG assessments.
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Key Q&A
Q:What is the level of impairment on the exposure in the insurance company related to Rutas de Lima, and what is the outlook for this case?
A:The exposure currently considers around 40% impairment. This was booked with all available information at the time of the quarter's closing. However, the situation is evolving, and it is too early to provide a precise outlook. The total position of Rutas de Lima represents less than 1% of the IFS investment holdings, and its impact is not significant overall.
Q:How will the pension withdrawal impact retail growth and the overall growth outlook for the year?
A:The pension withdrawal has mixed effects. It improves sales growth and has a positive short-term impact on funding and cost of funds. However, past withdrawals have flattened growth or caused a 1%-2% decrease in consumer loans. This year, liquidity in November and December due to double salaries and long-term compensation will lead to increased transactions and consumption. The effect on loans may be flat or slightly negative for 1-2 months, with growth resuming afterward.
Q:What are the expected loan growth trends for 2025 and 2026, particularly for credit cards, and how will this affect the net interest margin (NIM)?
A:Loan growth is expected to accelerate, particularly in credit cards and consumer finance, with growth resuming after short-term effects of AFP withdrawals. Consumer loans typically grow at 2x GDP, and the company aims to grow slightly ahead of this by gaining market share. NIM is expected to grow in line with credit card and SME growth, with a marginal positive impact from lower cost of funds.
Q:What is the expectation for corporate-level disbursements in Peru in 2026, considering it is a presidential election year?
A:Corporate banking activity is expected to continue, driven by replenishment of working capital, CapEx, and some refinancings. No large projects are anticipated, and growth in this segment is not expected to be significant. Recent bond offerings by Peruvian corporates may lead to prepayments for banks, and interest rates are becoming more attractive for corporates.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management avoided providing a precise outlook for the Rutas de Lima impairment case, citing the evolving nature of the situation and ongoing legal procedures. Additionally, they did not provide specific growth percentages for retail loans or corporate disbursements, using vague language such as 'not significant' or 'depends on consumption' without detailed data.
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Earnings Word Cloud
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