Not a good buy right now for an impatient trader: price is slipping below key support (S1 ~16.13) with bearish momentum (MACD histogram negative and expanding).
Near-term statistical/pattern outlook provided is weak (expected downside over 1W/1M), which conflicts with a “buy-now” entry.
Positives (strong recent profitability headline + fresh Outperform initiation with $23 PT) are real, but the timing risk is elevated with earnings on 2026-02-06 pre-market and no proprietary buy signals today.
Trend structure: bullish moving-average stack (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200) suggests the higher-timeframe trend has been constructive.
Momentum: MACD histogram -0.113 (below 0) and negatively expanding = downside momentum is strengthening in the near term.
RSI_6 at ~31.7: nearing oversold conditions, but not a confirmed reversal signal by itself.
Key levels: pre-market ~16.06 is slightly below S1 (16.13); next support S2 ~15.33. Resistance levels to reclaim: Pivot ~17.42 then R1 ~18.71.
Net: technically looks like a pullback/breakdown attempt rather than a clean dip-buy setup.
Options Data
Bullish
Open Interest Put-Call Ratio
Bullish
Option Volume Put-Call Ratio
Positioning: Open interest put/call ratio 0.51 (more calls than puts) = mildly bullish skew.
Activity: very light volume (total vol 14; puts 0) so the volume-based sentiment signal is weak/low-conviction.
Volatility: 30D IV ~60.65 vs historical vol ~38.31 (options pricing in elevated moves), but IV percentile ~6.77 and IV rank ~13.6 indicate IV is relatively low versus its own history—less “fear premium” than usual.
Takeaway: options lean bullish on OI, but today’s tape is too thin to treat as a strong sentiment confirmation.
Technical Summary
Sell
5
Buy
8
Positive Catalysts
Fundamentals/news: reported a strong profitability swing in 1H fiscal 2026 (gain vs prior-year loss) and modest revenue growth, which can support re-rating.
Analyst catalyst: Itau BBA initiated coverage (Outperform) with a $23 price target (notable upside vs ~16 area).
If price reclaims Pivot (~17.42), technical upside could open toward ~18.71 (R1).
Neutral/Negative Catalysts
increases risk of continuation toward S2 (~15.33).
Financial Performance
Latest quarter season provided: 2026/Q1.
Revenue: 97,179,329.93, +1.69% YoY (slow growth).
Profitability: Net income 115,664,295.66, -202.96% YoY; EPS 0.14, -193.33% YoY (sharp YoY deterioration in this snapshot).
Margins: Gross margin 61.47, down ~3.91% YoY.
Offsetting context from news: 1H fiscal 2026 was described as a major profitability recovery (gain vs prior-year loss), implying results may be volatile/affected by non-operating items (e.g., asset revaluations/FX).
Growth
Profitability
Efficiency
Analyst Ratings and Price Target Trends
Recent change: [2026-01-29] Itau BBA initiated coverage with Outperform and $23 price target.
Wall Street pro view: potential upside/re-rating supported by the initiation and improved profitability narrative.
Wall Street con view: near-term earnings/event risk plus recent quarter snapshot showing sharp YoY EPS/net income decline makes timing and quality of earnings less clear.
Wall Street analysts forecast IRS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IRS is 0 USD with a low forecast of 0 USD and a high forecast of 0 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
Analyst Rating
0
Wall Street analysts forecast IRS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IRS is 0 USD with a low forecast of 0 USD and a high forecast of 0 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
Buy
Hold
Sell
0
Current: 15.850
Low
0
Averages
0
High
0
0
Current: 15.850
Low
0
Averages
0
High
0
Itau BBA
Outperform
initiated
$23
AI Analysis
2026-01-29
Reason
Itau BBA
Price Target
$23
AI Analysis
2026-01-29
initiated
Outperform
Reason
Itau BBA initiated coverage of Irsa Inversiones with an Outperform rating and $23 price target.
