The consensus price target hints at a 64.3% upside potential for CPI Card Group (PMTS). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
CPI Card Group Inc. (PMTS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
CPI Card Group Inc. (PMTS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.4 per share a year ago.
| Financial Services Industry | Financials Sector | John D. Lowe CEO | XSTU Exchange | US12634H2004 ISIN |
| US Country | 1,500 Employees | 20 Dec 2017 Last Dividend | 20 Dec 2017 Last Split | 9 Oct 2015 IPO Date |
CPI Card Group Inc. operates as a comprehensive financial payment card producer and service provider, engaging in the design, production, data personalization, packaging, and fulfillment of financial payment cards. Its operations are differentiated into two main segments: Debit and Credit, and Prepaid Debit. Catering primarily to card-issuing financial institutions, CPI Card Group extends its services to a broad spectrum of clients including community banks, credit unions, and Prepaid Debit Card program managers across the United States. Founded initially as CPI Holdings I, Inc., the company underwent a rebranding to CPI Card Group Inc. in August 2015. Established in 2007, CPI Card Group has its headquarters located in Littleton, Colorado, reinforcing its presence as a significant player within the financial card services industry in the United States.
These include both EMV and non-EMV variants, incorporating features like contact and contactless technology. EMV cards are famed for their enhanced security measures as opposed to traditional magnetic stripe cards. CPI offers a wide range of designs, from classic plastic to premium encased metal cards, meeting the diverse needs of financial institutions.
As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, CPI provides Second Wave payment cards, which are made using recovered ocean-bound plastic. These innovative cards are designed to reduce plastic waste in oceans, aligning with the evolving eco-conscious preferences of consumers and institutions alike.
These cards are customized credit card programs that retailers and brands use to foster customer loyalty and enhance shopping experiences. CPI Card Group crafts these cards to reflect the brand identity and promotional strategies of its clients, ensuring a seamless integration with their customer engagement efforts.
The company specializes in card personalization and fulfillment, offering on-demand printing services to accommodate the urgent needs of financial institutions. Additionally, CPI provides a suite of integrated services including instant issuance, which enables banks and other issuers to provide personalized cards to customers on the spot.
For Prepaid Debit segments, CPI excels in crafting secure, tamper-evident packaging solutions, offering an added layer of security to prepaid card issuers and their customers. This service ensures the integrity of the card from production to activation, safeguarding against potential fraud.