Joaquin Castrillo Elevated to COO at EVERTEC; Karla Cruz-Jusino Appointed as New CFO
Leadership Changes at EVERTEC: EVERTEC, Inc. has promoted Joaquin Castrillo to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective November 1, 2025, after over 13 years with the company.
New CFO Appointment: Karla Cruz-Jusino will succeed Castrillo as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on the same date, bringing her experience in finance, accounting, and tax to the role.
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EVTC vs. MA: Which Stock is the Better Buy for Value Investors Right Now?
Comparison of Evertec and MasterCard: Evertec (EVTC) currently holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), indicating a stronger earnings outlook compared to MasterCard (MA), which has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation Metrics: EVTC has a forward P/E ratio of 8.14 and a PEG ratio of 1.02, while MA has a forward P/E of 34.46 and a PEG ratio of 2.22, suggesting that EVTC is more attractively valued.
Value Grades: Evertec has a Value grade of A based on various financial metrics, while MasterCard has a Value grade of D, further supporting the argument for EVTC as the better investment option.
Investment Recommendations: Zacks Investment Research highlights that EVTC's stronger estimate revisions and valuation metrics make it a superior choice for value investors at this time.
FIS Enhances Asset Finance Platform with New SaaS Upgrade
FIS Asset Finance Solution Enhancement: Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) has upgraded its Asset Finance solution with a SaaS-based cloud offering, enhancing operational efficiency and lifecycle management for auto finance, which includes loans and leases.
Impact on Borrowers and Lenders: The new solution provides lenders with tools to modernize operations and offers borrowers seamless self-service access and personalized experiences, addressing rising customer expectations and operational challenges in the asset finance sector.
Financial Performance and Market Position: FIS's total revenues increased by 4.5% year-over-year in the first nine months of 2025, although its shares have seen a decline of 9.9% over the past three months, contrasting with the industry average drop of 17.7%.
Comparative Stock Performance: Other companies in the business services sector, such as FirstCash, EVERTEC, and FTI Consulting, have shown varying performance, with FirstCash gaining 9.9% in the last three months while EVERTEC and FTI Consulting experienced declines.
