The Bancorp reports Q1 EPS $1.41, consensus $1.34

“We started 2026 with robust above industry trend GDV growth and substantial progress in our Fintech initiatives, as well as strong year-over-year EPS growth,” said Damian Kozlowski, CEO and President of The Bancorp (TBBK). “We are maintaining guidance at $5.90 EPS for 2026, and $1.75 per share in the fourth quarter 2026. Our expectation for 2027 EPS is now in the range of $8.10 to $8.30. The range for 2027 is generally consistent with the previous target while recognizing that the timing of new product and program launches can be subject to partner timelines. Our outlook for 2026 and 2027 includes significant share repurchases, including $200 million total or $50 million a quarter in 2026 followed by near-100% of net income returned through share repurchases thereafter. We believe our three major Fintech initiatives, along with platform efficiency gains from restructuring and AI tools, plus a high-level of capital return through continued buybacks, will be the driving forces behind EPS accretion.”