PMTSFinancial Services · Credit ServicesThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering CPI Card Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $33 — +15.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 99 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores CPI Card Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (93): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Volatility (40): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PMTS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.8% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $30 → $34 |
| 7 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $30 |
| 7 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Mar 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 Feb 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Nov 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Aug 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 May 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Mar 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Mar 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Mar 2025 | Roth MKM | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 25 Feb 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Dec 2024 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 Nov 2024 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2024 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Mar 2024 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. PMTS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, CPI Card Group, Inc. returned +83.0% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 81% of US stocks
Cheaper than 99% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
CPI Card Group, Inc. has a market value of $323.3M and an enterprise value of $622.9M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $587.3M. The latest quarter grew 15.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $13.8M, a 2.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.15.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $76.6M, after $15.2M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 24.4×; forward P/E: 8.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.21%, paying out 0% of earnings.
CPI Card Group, Inc. employs 1,700 people — $345K of revenue per employee.
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CPI Card Group (PMTS) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects. The upgrade suggests the stock might move higher based on improved expectations.
Why it matters — A PMTS watcher would care because the upgrade signals increased analyst confidence in the company's earnings outlook.
CPI Card Group stock missed earnings expectations last week, prompting an initial panic among investors. However, investors then turned around and bought the stock upon seeing the company's strong free cash flow.
Why it matters — PMTS watchers would care because the market's reaction signals that strong free cash flow is being weighed more heavily than the earnings miss.
CPI Card Group reported second-quarter revenue growth of 15% and raised its full-year revenue growth and free-cash-flow outlook, citing strength in Secure Card Solutions, acquisitions, and tariff refunds.
Why it matters — The improved financial guidance signals accelerating operational momentum and stronger cash generation for the company.
Seeking Alpha published the CPI Card Group Inc. (PMTS) Q2 2026 earnings call transcript. The item is a transcript of the company's quarterly earnings call for the second quarter of 2026.
Why it matters — A PMTS investor can read the transcript for a full account of management's discussion of the company's Q2 2026 results.
CPI Card Group Inc. reported Q2 earnings of $0.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.45 per share and exceeding its year-ago earnings of $0.04 per share. Revenues also topped estimates.
Why it matters — PMTS watchers would note that the company delivered a substantial earnings beat and a sharp year-over-year improvement, signaling solid recent performance.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering CPI Card Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $33, with estimates ranging from $30 to $34. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering CPI Card Group, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks CPI Card Group, Inc. 99 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.
As at 22 Aug 2026, CPI Card Group, Inc. ranks 99 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 Value (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +15.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CPI Card Group, Inc. 99 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering CPI Card Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PMTS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $30 to $34 over the next 12 months.
CPI Card Group, Inc. returned +83.0% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
CPI Card Group Inc. is a prominent company in the financial technology sector, specializing in the production of secure payment cards and value-added services.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 20 Aug 2026): "CPI Card Group (PMTS) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know". CPI Card Group (PMTS) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects. The upgrade suggests the stock might move higher based on improved expectations.
CPI Card Group Inc. is a prominent company in the financial technology sector, specializing in the production of secure payment cards and value-added services. Its primary function is to provide innovative card solutions, including credit, debit, and prepaid cards, to financial institutions and retail markets. Notable for its expertise in EMV chip technology, CPI Card Group plays a critical role in enhancing card security and facilitating seamless transactions. Beyond card manufacturing, the company offers services like personalization, packaging, and fulfillment, contributing to end-to-end solutions in card issuance. CPI Card Group's impact spans various industries, including banking, credit unions, and healthcare, where secure payment solutions are crucial. With a commitment to sustainability, the company integrates eco-friendly practices into its production processes. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, CPI Card Group continues to be a key player in the evolution of payment technologies, driving security and innovation in the financial services industry.
CEO Mr. John D. Lowe CFA, CPA · 1,700 employees · United States · https://www.cpicardgroup.com
