iA Financial Corporation is set to reveal its earnings for Q2 2026, with analysts estimating a slight dip in EPS from the previous year. Can the company surpass expectations once more?
iA Financial Corporation Inc (IAG.TO) will release its earnings report on August 4, 2026, after the market closes. Investors are closely watching this release, especially since the company has had a mixed history of beating earnings estimates in recent quarters. The current consensus estimates a modest EPS of 3.38, down from last year's 3.49, indicating a potential year-over-year decline. This preview will cover the timing, key metrics, and the business environment surrounding the anticipated report.
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iA Financial Corporation Inc
IAG.TO
IAG.TO
iA Financial Corporation Inc
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$18.17B
P/E
19.2x
Div. yield
1.96%
Div. / share
$4.07
52W high
$213.16
52W low
$132.54
1W change
+1.06%
Beta
0.71
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering IAG
Wall Street analysts forecast IAG stock price to fall 2.6% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
NeutralBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$201.79
-2.6% Upside
Current Price
C$207.27
Last close
Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on IAG's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
17.8%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
24.7%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$247.79
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$219.98 | C$206.86 – C$233.94 |
| 60 trading days | C$233.47 | C$214.03 – C$254.69 |
| 90 trading days | C$247.79 | C$222.75 – C$275.65 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Analyst coverage: 5 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
Beat estimates in 2 of the last 4 comparable quarter(s).
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-08-04 | — | 3.4000 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-05 | 3.2500 | 3.3100 | -1.8% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-17 | 3.1000 | 3.2900 | -5.8% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-11-03 | 3.4700 | 3.3400 | +3.9% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-08-04 | 3.4900 | 3.0400 | +14.8% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-05-07 | 2.9100 | 2.8500 | +2.1% |
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Investor takeaway: With a history of two earnings beats in the last four quarters, iA Financial's upcoming report on August 4 will be critical for investors assessing its ongoing performance amid a slight expected decline in EPS.
Analysts Expect EPS of 3.38, Down 3.2% Year-Over-Year
The consensus EPS estimate for Q2 2026 is set at 3.38, reflecting a 3.2% decline from the same quarter last year. This suggests a potential slowdown in earnings growth for iA Financial, which may impact investor sentiment ahead of the earnings release.
Bull case
iA Financial has shown resilience in its earnings performance, consistently beating estimates in the past. The company boasts a solid profit margin of 11.01% and a steady dividend yield of 1.96%, which could attract income-focused investors. Additionally, the stock's recent price momentum indicates that investor sentiment remains positive.
Bear case
The consensus estimate shows a decline in EPS compared to the previous year, raising concerns about the company's growth trajectory. Moreover, the recent trend in EPS revisions has been downward, suggesting potential challenges ahead. Investors should be cautious about what a miss on earnings expectations could mean.
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