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CASH Stock Forecast: Pathward Financial, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$72
+1.34% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Pathward Financial, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $101 — +40.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
63 / 100
Median analyst target
$101
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$156.1M−0.4% y/y
Net income$29.2M
Free cash flow$19.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.2%
1M
−11.0%
YTD
+1.7%
1Y
−2.9%
From 52W high
−27.8%
From 52W low
+8.7%
$66
$100
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CASH stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Pathward Financial, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
63 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
96
Issuance
79
Value
78
Growth
53
Accruals
48
Revisions
46
Momentum
44
Size
39
Volatility
14

Quality (96): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Volatility (14): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CASH stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CASH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$70$80$90$100$110Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CASHHigh $105Median $101Low $97

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says3 analysts
2 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $97Median $101High $105

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +40.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
23 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform$108 → $97
23 July 2026Piper SandlerReiteratesOverweight$107 → $105
23 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform$100 → $108
12 Mar 2026Piper SandlerAssumesOverweight$107
11 July 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$86 → $88
23 Apr 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$91 → $94
22 Jan 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$94 → $91
23 Dec 2024Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$82 → $94
4 Dec 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$76 → $90
24 Oct 2024Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$75 → $82
25 July 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
25 July 2024Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
5 Apr 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
25 Jan 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
25 Jan 2024Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
21 Dec 2023Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
27 July 2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
27 Apr 2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
6 Apr 2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
26 Jan 2023Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CASH appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CASH vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Pathward Financial, Inc. returned −2.9% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CASH vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CASHS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CASH analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−9.1%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
9.1×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.0×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Price / book
1.8×

Cheaper than 48% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−13.5%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−31.3%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
20.5%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Net margin
23.4%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
21.2%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.4%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.3%

Higher than 64% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Pathward Financial, Inc. has a market value of $1.5B and an enterprise value of $1.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $684.8M. The latest quarter shrank 13.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $176.7M, a 25.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.98.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $479.1M.

  • Pathward Financial, Inc. spent $167.0M on share buybacks and $4.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 21.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 9.1×; forward P/E: 7.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.27%, paying out 3% of earnings.

  • Pathward Financial, Inc. employs 1,196 people — $573K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 8 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CASH vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CASHPathward Financial, Inc.$1.5B
63
CNOBConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.$1.5B
74
TFINTriumph Financial, Inc.$1.5B
35
OCFCOceanFirst Financial Corp.$1.6B
12
LOBLive Oak Bancshares, Inc.$1.6B
33
RBCAARepublic Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky)$1.6B
71
OBKOrigin Bancorp, Inc.$1.6B
65

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Pathward Financial, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CASH news & analysis

Pathward Financial, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings and Host Conference Call on October 21, 2026

Business Wire · 7 Oct 2026neutral

Pathward Financial announced it will release its fourth-quarter and fiscal-year 2026 results after market close on October 21, 2026. It will host a conference call and earnings webcast, with a presentation, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

Why it matters — CASH watchers can note the date and time when the company plans to report results and discuss them with investors.

Pathward's Credit Scare Tests Its Comeback Story

MarketBeat · 25 Aug 2026negative

Pathward Financial, Inc. has faced various challenges over the past 14 months, including accounting restatements, a Nasdaq listing scare, and concerns about the credit quality of its loans. The company's fiscal third-quarter earnings report did little to ease those concerns.

Why it matters — A CASH watcher would care because the report leaves unresolved questions about the company's credit quality and its broader recovery amid ongoing scrutiny.

Pathward Financial, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

Business Wire · 20 Aug 2026neutral

Pathward Financial, Inc. announced a cash dividend of $0.05 per share for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026, payable on October 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 10, 2026. As of June 30, 2026, the company reported total assets of $7.31 billion.

Why it matters — This announcement provides CASH shareholders with a scheduled quarterly dividend payout and confirms the company's ongoing return of capital.

CASH SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pathward Financial, Inc. Investors Encouraged to Contact Kirby McInerney LLP About Potential Securities Laws Violations

Business Wire · 5 Aug 2026negative

Kirby McInerney LLP has announced an investigation on behalf of Pathward Financial, Inc. investors concerning possible violations of federal securities laws or other unlawful business practices by the Company and/or members of its senior management. The investigation follows Pathward's fiscal third-quarter 2026 report on July 22, 2026.

Why it matters — Pathward investors could be affected by legal action tied to the Company's recent quarterly results and alleged securities-law issues.

CASH Investors Have Opportunity to Join Pathward Financial, Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law

Business Wire · 2 Aug 2026negative

SBS Law announced that investors in Pathward Financial, Inc. (CASH) have an opportunity to join a fraud investigation into the company. The announcement was shared via Business Wire with the headline inviting CASH investors to participate.

Why it matters — A fraud investigation involving the company could signal legal and reputational concerns for Pathward Financial shareholders.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CASH stock

What is the CASH stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Pathward Financial, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $101, with estimates ranging from $97 to $105. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CASH stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering Pathward Financial, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Pathward Financial, Inc. 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CASH?

As at 8 Oct 2026, Pathward Financial, Inc. ranks 63 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (96 of 100).

Will CASH stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +40.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Pathward Financial, Inc. 63 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CASH stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Pathward Financial, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CASH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $97 to $105 over the next 12 months.

How has CASH stock performed over the past year?

Pathward Financial, Inc. returned -2.9% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Pathward Financial, Inc. do?

Pathward Financial Inc. is a U.S.-based financial holding company and banking services provider focused on consumer, commercial, and corporate services.

What is the latest news on CASH?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 7 Oct 2026): "Pathward Financial, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings and Host Conference Call on October 21, 2026". Pathward Financial announced it will release its fourth-quarter and fiscal-year 2026 results after market close on October 21, 2026. It will host a conference call and earnings webcast, with a presentation, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

Company

About Pathward Financial, Inc.

Pathward Financial Inc. is a U.S.-based financial holding company and banking services provider focused on consumer, commercial, and corporate services. Through its banking subsidiary, it offers deposit products, savings and lending solutions, and payment-related services designed to support individuals, businesses, and third-party partners. The company plays a role in financial infrastructure by helping deliver banking programs, payments sponsorship, and access to financial services across the United States. Its business model centers on combining traditional banking capabilities with technology-enabled solutions that serve partner channels, small and midsize businesses, and communities seeking broader financial access. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Pathward Financial Inc. operates as a diversified financial institution with a strong emphasis on practical banking services and financial inclusion.

CEO Mr. Brett L. Pharr · 1,196 employees · United States · https://www.pathwardfinancial.com