Pathward Financial (CASH) Reports Q1 2026 Net Income of $35.2M and EPS of $1.57
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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- Strong Revenue Growth: Pathward Financial reported a net income of $35.2 million for Q1 2026, representing a 17% increase year-over-year, with earnings per share of $1.57, up 28%, indicating robust growth in the company's core business and enhanced profitability.
- Evolved Operating Model: CEO Brett Pharr announced the rollout of a new operating model designed to optimize relationships with partners, thereby enhancing client success and revenue enablement, further driving innovation and growth for the company.
- Outstanding Tax Season Performance: The company saw over 11% more enrolled tax offices compared to the same period last year at the start of tax season, along with renewed agreements with tax software partners, indicating sustained competitiveness and ongoing improvements in technological efficiency.
- Optimistic Outlook: Pathward raised its fiscal year 2026 EPS guidance to a range of $8.55 to $9.05, reflecting confidence in revenue growth from new partners and fee income, with management emphasizing a focus on optimizing the balance sheet and driving partner-driven revenue growth.
Analyst Views on CASH
Wall Street analysts forecast CASH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CASH is 88.00 USD with a low forecast of 88.00 USD and a high forecast of 88.00 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.
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Current: 77.250
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Current: 77.250
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88.00
About CASH
Pathward Financial, Inc. is a financial holding company. The Company operates through its subsidiary Pathward, National Association (the Bank). The Bank operates through three segments: Consumer, Commercial, and Corporate Services/Other. The Consumer segment includes the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) business line, which collaborates with partners to navigate payment and lending needs. The Bank's capabilities range from prepaid cards and deposit accounts to payment processing and consumer lending. The Bank offers a variety of installment and revolving consumer lending products through its credit solutions. The Commercial segment offers a variety of products through its working capital, equipment finance, structured finance, and insurance premium finance lending solutions. The Corporate Services/Other segment includes certain shared services as well as treasury related functions, such as the investment portfolio, warehouse finance, wholesale deposit, and borrowings.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
