Shares of HomeTrust Bancshares (HTB) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 8.1% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $44.08 in the previous session. HomeTrust Bancshares has gained 30.1% since the start of the year compared to the 16.2% gain for the Zacks Finance sector and the 5.1% return for the Zacks Banks - Southeast industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estim ...