CPI Card Group (PMTS) Expected to Post Earnings on Thursday

CPI Card Group (NASDAQ:PMTS) is projected to release its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, August 6th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.45 per share and revenue of $143.8820 million for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

CPI Card Group (NASDAQ:PMTS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.38 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.06. CPI Card Group had a net margin of 2.15% and a negative return on equity of 92.16%. The firm had revenue of $147.11 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $134.69 million. On average, analysts expect CPI Card Group to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

CPI Card Group Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ PMTS traded up $0.72 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $22.68. The company had a trading volume of 20,966 shares, compared to its average volume of 50,154. The stock has a market cap of $260.42 million, a PE ratio of 22.24 and a beta of 1.05. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $19.06 and its 200-day moving average price is $16.29. CPI Card Group has a 52 week low of $10.81 and a 52 week high of $23.32.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently issued reports on PMTS. Lake Street Capital restated a “buy” rating and issued a $27.00 price target on shares of CPI Card Group in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Wall Street Zen raised CPI Card Group from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 25th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of CPI Card Group from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. Zacks Research downgraded CPI Card Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $25.00 price target on shares of CPI Card Group in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, CPI Card Group presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $27.50.

Insider Transactions at CPI Card Group

In other CPI Card Group news, Chairman H Sanford Riley bought 5,400 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 19th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $16.00 per share, with a total value of $86,400.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chairman owned 5,400 shares in the company, valued at $86,400. The trade was a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Donna Abbey Carmignani sold 4,870 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $15.32, for a total transaction of $74,608.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 5,478 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $83,922.96. The trade was a 47.06% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 5.80% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Creek Drive Management Group LLC acquired a new stake in CPI Card Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $440,000. Aristeia Capital L.L.C. acquired a new stake in shares of CPI Card Group in the 4th quarter worth about $597,000. Trexquant Investment LP raised its stake in shares of CPI Card Group by 118.4% in the fourth quarter. Trexquant Investment LP now owns 32,991 shares of the company’s stock worth $484,000 after purchasing an additional 17,886 shares during the last quarter. Monimus Capital Management LP grew its stake in shares of CPI Card Group by 131.2% in the 4th quarter. Monimus Capital Management LP now owns 67,257 shares of the company’s stock worth $987,000 after acquiring an additional 38,170 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State of Wisconsin Investment Board purchased a new stake in shares of CPI Card Group in the fourth quarter valued at about $200,000. 22.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

CPI Card Group Company Profile

CPI Card Group, Inc (NASDAQ: PMTS) is a leading provider of payment, identification and related credential solutions for financial institutions, governments and private enterprises. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing and personalization of secure plastic and metal cards, including EMV chip, magnetic-stripe and contactless cards. CPI Card Group also offers digital credentialing services and cloud-based card management tools that enable real-time controls, mobile wallet integration, fraud monitoring and analytics.

With a focus on security and innovation, CPI Card Group integrates advanced features such as holograms, microprinting, RFID/NFC technology and laser-engraved artwork into its card products.