[RESEARCH BLOG] · 2026-10-05
Inter & Co, Inc. (INTR) – Recovery‑Phase Buy Signal Spurs Analyst Optimism After 19.7% Surge
By Pierre Brunelle · Founder & Research Lead
Inter & Co, Inc. (NASDAQ: INTR) closed at $6.56, up 19.71 % as of 2026‑10‑05 (Monday). The LOPJLB signal engine flagged a BUY directional bias with a top‑score of 5 in a RECOVERY market regime, positioning the stock as a “Dividend Compounder” archetype for investors tracking the interactive chart on the LOPJLB platform.
The recent price jump coincides with a flurry of analyst coverage and valuation commentary. The following headlines capture the most material recent developments:
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INTR or BAM: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? – Zacks (2026‑08‑24) compares INTR to Banco BMG (BAM), highlighting INTR’s lower P/E and higher dividend yield. The piece notes a forward P/E of 1.49 versus a sector average of roughly 9‑10.
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Wall Street Analysts Believe Inter & Co. Inc. (INTR) Could Rally 59.74%: Here’s is How to Trade – Zacks (2026‑08‑24) projects a 59.74 % upside, citing a consensus target price of $8.80 (≈ 34 % above the current price) and a majority Buy recommendation. The article aligns with the LOPJLB composite PERF score of 26.70.
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Inter & Co. Inc. (INTR) Upgraded to Buy: Here’s Why – Zacks (2026‑08‑20) details the upgrade, pointing to improving profitability, a market‑cap of $2.90 B, 15.20 % ROE and 9.12 % ROIC, and a shift from negative earnings in 2021‑2022 to a sustainable earnings base.
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Cetera Investment Advisers Has $1.06 Million Stake in Inter & Co. Inc. $INTR – DefenseWorld (2026‑08‑14) reports that Cetera Investment Advisers disclosed a $1.06 million position, signaling growing confidence among niche investment advisors.
These narratives collectively reinforce the bullish signal generated by LOPJLB’s proprietary methodology.
Fundamentals and Valuation
Inter & Co. operates across banking, investment services, insurance intermediation, e‑commerce, and asset administration, positioning it as a diversified financial‑services platform in Brazil. The firm’s financial profile has sharpened markedly over the past five years.
- Revenue: $5.54 B (2022) → $14.38 B (2025) – CAGR ≈ 30 %
- Net income / share: –$0.03 (2022) → $2.90 (2025)
- Free cash flow: $1.82 B (2022) → $2.99 B (2025)
Margin expansion has been a cornerstone of the turnaround:
| Metric | 2022 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 44.79 % | 41.62 % |
| Operating margin | –3.23 % | 11.30 % |
| Net margin | –0.20 % | 9.13 % |
| ROE | –0.16 % | 12.91 % |
| ROA | –0.02 % | 1.33 % |
Valuation metrics are now historically attractive:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 9.40 |
| P/E (Forward) | 1.49 |
| P/B | 1.38 |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.88 |
| PEG | 0.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.72 % |
| Debt/Equity | 310.2 % |
The trailing twelve‑month price‑to‑earnings ratio stands at 9.40, while the forward P/E of 1.49 implies sharply rising earnings relative to price. The price‑to‑book of 1.38 and EV/EBITDA of 16.88 are modest versus regional peers, and the PEG of 0.06 signals that growth expectations are well‑priced. Analyst consensus targets the stock at $8.80, representing a 34 % upside from the current price, with the majority of broker recommendations remaining Buy.
ETF Ownership
Inter & Co. is held by a modest set of exchange‑traded funds, together accounting for roughly 7.13 % of the float. The largest holder is the BRF ETF at 2.79 %, followed by EWZS at 2.12 %, ORR at 1.19 %, and CVY at 1.03 %.
Concentrated ETF ownership can amplify price movements when fund managers rebalance, especially in a recovery environment where inflows into emerging‑market financial ETFs have been robust.
LOPJLB Signal Read
The LOPJLB engine currently assigns a BUY directional signal to INTR, operating within a RECOVERY market regime that has persisted for four days. Key scores:
- Composite PERF: 26.70
- Fund quality: 55.75
- Value / Growth / GARP / Quality: 24.00 / 45.00 / 82.40 / 55.75
These numbers position INTR as a Dividend Compounder archetype—an equity that blends income generation with earnings acceleration.
Investors can explore the full overlay of technical and quantitative signals on the interactive chart above this article. For a deeper dive into the methodology that drives these scores, visit the LOPJLB methodology page.
Where to Go Next
- Detailed stock profile: https://www.lopjlb.com/stock/INTR
- Full earnings archive (if applicable): https://www.lopjlb.com/stock/INTR/earnings.md
- Screen for similar opportunities: https://www.lopjlb.com/screener
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