EarningsNII results came in ahead of estimates and guidance has been revised higher.
Growth PotentialRisk/reward is seen as positively skewed given capital positioning, superior growth/return potential, potential lift to valuation from a pick-up in bank M&A activity, and a strong management team.
ValuationThe discount valuation looks particularly attractive given the forecast which implies ~18% average annual EPS growth for 2025 and 2026, or nearly twice peer average.