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

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$84
−0.36% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Pathward Financial, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $101 — +20.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 59 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
59 / 100
Median analyst target
$101
Analysts covering
3
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.5%
1M
−5.6%
YTD
+18.0%
1Y
+11.6%
From 52W high
−16.2%
From 52W low
+26.1%
$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 22 Aug 2026
59 / 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
95
Issuance
79
Value
70
Growth
52
Momentum
48
Accruals
47
Size
38
Revisions
37
Volatility
27

Quality (95): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Volatility (27): 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$110Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 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.

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

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.7% 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

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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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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
10.5×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.3×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

Price / book
2.1×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

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

Higher than 13% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−31.3%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
20.5%

Higher than 79% 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
0.2%

Higher than 4% of US dividend payers

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

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.$1.7B
59
TCBKTriCo Bancshares$1.8B
87
DCOMDime Commercial Bancshares, Inc.$1.8B
54
FSUNFirstSun Capital Bancorp$1.8B
19
TFINTriumph Financial, Inc.$1.8B
42
HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc.$1.8B
54
BYByline Bancorp, Inc.$1.7B
88

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. 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.

ACT Capital Advisors Secures Development Capital from Pathward and BridgePeak for Teichos Energy's Late-Stage Solar Energy Projects

PRNewsWire · 30 July 2026positive

ACT Capital Advisors secured $30 million in development line financing from Pathward, N.A. on behalf of Teichos Energy, LLC for late-stage utility-scale solar energy projects.

Why it matters — The financing arrangement demonstrates Pathward's active participation in commercial lending, which contributes to its loan portfolio growth and revenue generation.

CASH INVESTOR ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Announces Investigation Into Potential Securities Fraud

GlobeNewsWire · 29 July 2026negative

Kirby McInerney LLP announced it is investigating potential securities law violations by Pathward Financial, Inc. and its senior management. The probe focuses on whether the company committed federal securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

Why it matters — An active securities-fraud investigation raises the risk of litigation, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage for Pathward Financial.

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. 59 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CASH?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Pathward Financial, Inc. ranks 59 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 (95 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 +20.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Pathward Financial, Inc. 59 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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 +11.6% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Pathward Financial, Inc. do?

Pathward Financial Inc. is a diversified financial services company focused on providing multi-faceted banking products.

What is the latest news on CASH?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 20 Aug 2026): "Pathward Financial, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend". 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.

Company

About Pathward Financial, Inc.

Pathward Financial Inc. is a diversified financial services company focused on providing multi-faceted banking products. The company primarily operates within the United States, delivering a broad spectrum of financial solutions catering to both individuals and businesses. Its offerings include traditional banking services such as savings and checking accounts, alongside loans and lines of credit designed to meet various customer needs. Pathward Financial Inc. is distinguished by its emphasis on providing accessible and inclusive banking options, often targeting underbanked and underserved communities. This focus is reflected in its strategic use of technology to enhance service delivery and improve customer engagement across different sectors. As a notable player in the financial industry, Pathward Financial Inc. contributes significantly to enhancing financial inclusivity and supporting economic activities by facilitating transactions and offering credit to those who might typically face barriers accessing traditional banking services. This positions the company as an integral part of the financial ecosystem, particularly in promoting broader financial health and accessibility.

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