Pathward Financial's core banking franchise remains stable, but the 2026Q3 earnings miss—EPS of $1.37 versus $1.59 expected—signals a potential inflection point as credit costs surge and net interest margin compresses. The bank's reliance on fee income from ta...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 22, 2026 | $1.37-29.7% vs $1.95 | $190M-0.8% vs $191M |
Q2 2026 Apr 22, 2026 | $3.35+0.0% vs $3.35 | $276M+1.6% vs $272M |
Q1 2026 Jan 22, 2026 | $1.57+13.8% vs $1.38 | $173M-6.8% vs $186M |
Q4 2025 Oct 21, 2025 | $1.69+22.5% vs $1.38 | $155M-20.3% vs $195M |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $73.27 | $1.55B | 9.31 | 4.01% | 27.13% | 21.91% | 0.27% | |
| $13.02 | $737.98M | -7.27 | 20.72% | -1.14% | -2.82% | — | |
| $27.57 | $1.7B | 12.53 | 10.21% | 9.8% | 13.43% | — | |
| $216.47 | $9.39B | 29.17 | 7.81% | 9.42% | 17.07% | — | |
| $9.16 | $860.94M | -11.31 | -32.67% | -1.67% | -2.04% | — | |
| $23.61 | $4.44B | 6.82 | 7.32% | 23.97% | 30.31% | — |
Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) grew revenue by 4.0% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) is profitable, generating $175.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (27.1% net margin).
Yes, Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.27%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.9%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 7.1%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) has an efficiency ratio of 57.5%. This is reasonable for a bank.
