Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) Stock Price & Analysis
Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) closed at USD 72.12 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.98% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 70.72; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 71.17–72.25 on volume of 220,744 shares. Market capitalization is $1.50B, with a 52-week range of USD 65.87–101.26 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (CASH)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold CASH (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 97.5 (range 90–105).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.6% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +20.8% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-21, EPS estimate USD 1.58, revenue estimate $179M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (CASH)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold CASH. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Chou | Chou Associates | 1.10% | $2.4M | Unchanged |
Analysts (CASH)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 97.5 (low 90, high 105).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Piper Sandler | Target lowered | Overweight | $107 → $105 |
| 2026-07-23 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Outperform | $108 → $97 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CASH)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.6% | +20.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +3.6% | +3.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 28.7% | 32.9% |
| Max drawdown | -29.1% (Apr 2026→Oct 2026) | -49.5% (Nov 2021→Sep 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 72.12 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.98% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 70.72 |
| Open | USD 71.39 |
| Day Range | USD 71.17 – 72.25 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 65.87 – 101.26 |
| Volume | 220,744 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.50B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CASH)
Nexqual's technical model rates CASH "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.33 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 78.84) |
| MACD | -2.06 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CASH)
Wall Street analysts rate CASH "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 97.5 (range USD 90–105), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 97.5 |
| High Target | USD 105 |
| Low Target | USD 90 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (CASH)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-21 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.58 |
| Revenue Estimate | $179.41M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.37 vs est 1.95 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.35 vs est 3.35 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.57 vs est 1.38 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.69 vs est 1.38 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CASH)
| Total Revenue | $752.03M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -13.50% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +20.52% |
| Profit Margin | +23.38% |
| ROE | +21.18% |
| Total Cash | $149.41M |
| Total Debt | $223.77M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CASH)
Nexqual rates Pathward Financial, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $149M cash vs $224M debt |
| Cash Flow | N/A — Not meaningful for banks and lenders: lending and trading move operating cash flow by billions each year (SEC industry: National Commercial Banks) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 21%, ROA 2.4% |
Ownership (CASH)
| Insider Ownership | +1.52% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +103.08% |
| Shares Outstanding | 20.77M |
| Float | 20.47M |
| Short % of Float | +16.73% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (CASH)
Pathward Financial, Inc. is led by Brett L. Pharr (age 63), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Brett L. Pharr (age 63) |
|---|---|
| President | Anthony M. Sharett (age 48) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Gregory A. Sigrist (age 57) |
| Senior Vice President of Communications, Sustainability & Public Policy | Catherine McGlown |
Major Backers & Investors (CASH)
Notable institutional backers of Pathward Financial, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, FMR, LLC, Fidelity, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 10.75% |
| FMR, LLC | 8.68% |
| Fidelity | 6.87% |
| Earnest Partners LLC | 2.74% |
| Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel, LLC | 1.69% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 23.7% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.08% |
| State Street | 8.4% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.13% |
| Geode Capital | 3.53% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| BBD | Banco Bradesco Sa | USD 4.03 | ▼ 3.82% |
| FITB | Fifth Third Bancorp | USD 50.35 | ▲ 0.26% |
| TFC | Truist Financial Corporation | USD 46.57 | ▲ 1.42% |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | USD 32.86 | ▼ 1.44% |
| NWG | NatWest Group plc | USD 17.47 | ▼ 1.02% |
| NU | Nu Holdings Ltd. | USD 14.73 | ▼ 5.46% |
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