CPI Card Group Inc. (PMTS) Stock Price & Analysis
CPI Card Group Inc. (PMTS) closed at USD 25.7 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.54% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 25.31; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 25.31–25.96 on volume of 95,529 shares. Market capitalization is $297.91M, with a 52-week range of USD 10.81–31.25 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (PMTS)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 32.5 (range 30–34).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +68.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +0.4% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 0.83, revenue estimate $150M.
Analysts (PMTS)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 32.5 (low 30, high 34).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $30 → $34 |
| 2026-07-07 | DA Davidson | Maintained | Buy | $30 |
| 2026-06-25 | DA Davidson | Maintained | Buy | $30 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PMTS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +68.3% | +0.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +68.5% | +0.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 69.1% | 69.8% |
| Max drawdown | -38.0% (Dec 2025→Feb 2026) | -74.7% (Mar 2023→Feb 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 25.7 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.54% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 25.31 |
| Open | USD 25.36 |
| Day Range | USD 25.31 – 25.96 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 10.81 – 31.25 |
| Volume | 95,529 shares |
| Market Cap | $297.91M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (PMTS)
Nexqual's technical model rates PMTS "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.9 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 26.53) |
| MACD | -0.04 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PMTS)
Wall Street analysts rate PMTS "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 32.5 (range USD 30–34), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 32.5 |
| High Target | USD 34 |
| Low Target | USD 30 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (PMTS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.83 |
| Revenue Estimate | $149.67M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.43 vs est 0.46 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.41 vs est 0.4 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.48 vs est 0.69 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.45 vs est 0.62 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PMTS)
| Total Revenue | $587.31M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +15.00% |
| Gross Margin | +30.54% |
| Operating Margin | +5.61% |
| Profit Margin | +2.34% |
| Current Ratio | 2.09 |
| Total Cash | $21.37M |
| Total Debt | $320.94M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PMTS)
Nexqual rates CPI Card Group Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +13% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 31%, operating 6% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $21M cash vs $321M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $92M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (PMTS)
| Insider Ownership | +4.81% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +80.59% |
| Shares Outstanding | 11.59M |
| Float | 8.16M |
| Short % of Float | +5.24% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (PMTS)
CPI Card Group Inc. is led by John D. Lowe (age 48), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | John D. Lowe (age 48) |
|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | Toni Thompson (age 63) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Terra Grantham (age 54) |
| Chief Technology Officer | Ernesto Boada (age 53) |
Major Backers & Investors (PMTS)
Notable institutional backers of CPI Card Group Inc. include Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC, Pembroke Management, LTD, RBB Fund, Inc.-Adara Smaller Companies Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC | 4.52% |
| Pembroke Management, LTD | 2.14% |
| RBB Fund, Inc.-Adara Smaller Companies Fund | 1.78% |
| UBS Group AG | 1.13% |
| Fidelity | 1.04% |
| LSV Asset Management | 0.79% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 8.4% |
| BlackRock | 7.11% |
| Geode Capital | 1.6% |
| State Street | 0.86% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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