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Pathward Financial Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary22 Jan, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved net income of $35.2 million in Q1 FY2026, up 17% year-over-year, with diluted EPS of $1.57, up 28% year-over-year.

  • Business model leverages partnerships, financial inclusion, and digital-first solutions, with a focus on higher-return verticals and national banking operations.

  • Revenue growth targeted through balance sheet optimization, fee income from loan origination and sales, and new contracts in merchant acquiring sponsorship.

  • Evolved operating model and strategic initiatives rolled out to enhance partner alignment, client experience, and scalability.

  • Share repurchases totaled 651,804 shares at an average price of $72.07, with 4.3 million shares remaining authorized for repurchase.

Financial highlights

  • Total revenue for FYTD 2026 reached $173.1 million; noninterest income accounted for 31% of total revenue.

  • Net interest margin (NIM) was 6.95% (adjusted NIM 5.61%), both down from prior year due to portfolio sales.

  • Loans and leases grew to $4.98 billion, with $1.89 billion in new originations; commercial finance loans increased to $4.15 billion, up 15% year-over-year.

  • Deposits decreased 3% year-over-year to $6.35 billion.

  • Noninterest expense was $127.2 million, nearly flat year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Fiscal year 2026 EPS guidance raised to $8.55–$9.05, assuming no rate cuts, an 18–22% tax rate, and continued share repurchases.

  • Revenue growth expected from balance sheet optimization, fee income, and new partner programs.

  • Management expects continued sustainable growth in fiscal 2026, building on strategic initiatives.

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Pathward Financial Inc is a financial holding company that operates through its banking subsidiary, Pathward. The company provides commercial finance, consumer payments, and banking-as-a-service solutions. It serves a wide range of clients including fintechs, businesses, and underbanked consumers through tailored financial products and embedded banking services. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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