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CPI Card Group Inc. (PMTS)
NASDAQ:PMTS
US Market
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CPI Card Group (PMTS) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 10, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.41
Last Year’s EPS
0.29
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive operational and financial picture driven by strong top-line growth (+20% revenue) led by Secure Card Solutions (+35%) and markedly improved cash generation (free cash flow $10.1M). Management acknowledged near-term margin pressure from integration costs, tariffs, and higher depreciation that reduced net income and gross margins, and Prepaid Solutions saw a notable decline (-17%) due to order timing. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, expects Integrated Paytech to accelerate (targeting >15% growth) supported by a Fiserv referral agreement and Instant Issuance demand, and anticipates integration costs to taper in H2. Overall, strengths in revenue growth, cash flow, and strategic partnerships outweigh the near-term margin and segment-specific headwinds.
Company Guidance
CPI affirmed its March full-year guidance calling for high single‑digit revenue growth, low‑ to mid‑single‑digit adjusted EBITDA growth, free cash‑flow conversion roughly in line with 2025, and a year‑end net leverage ratio of 2.5x–3.0x; the company expects Q2 revenue to be similar to Q1 and Q2 adjusted EBITDA to be slightly lower than the prior year due to timing of investment spending. First‑quarter results that underpin the outlook included revenue of $147.0M (+20% YoY), adjusted EBITDA up 9%, free cash flow of $10.1M (operating cash flow $13.6M), net income of $2.1M (‑57%), gross margin of 30.0% (vs. 33.2% prior year), Secure Card Solutions +35% (including $16M from ArrowEye), Prepaid ‑17%, Integrated Paytech +1% with gross margins >55%, Q1 pretax integration costs of $3M (expected similar in Q2 then to drop significantly in H2), $19M cash, $15M ABL borrowings and $265M senior notes, and management reiterated Integrated Paytech is expected to grow >15% for 2026.
Revenue Growth
Total revenue increased 20% year-over-year to $147.0 million in Q1 2026, driven by Secure Card Solutions and contribution from ArrowEye (AOI).
Secure Card Solutions Outperformance
Secure Card Solutions revenue rose 35% year-over-year, including a $16 million contribution from ArrowEye and 15% organic growth within the segment.
Contactless and Personalization Strength
Strong demand for contactless solutions (company produces 90%+ contactless cards) and increased sales of personalization services, led by continued strength in contactless metal and value-driven metal offerings.
Adjusted EBITDA Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% in the quarter, reflecting sales growth and AOI contribution (adjusted measures exclude integration costs).
Robust Cash Generation
Operating cash flow rose to $13.6 million (from $5.6 million prior year) and free cash flow improved to $10.1 million (from $0.3 million prior year), indicating strong working capital management.
Improved Leverage and Liquidity
Net leverage improved to just below 3.0x at quarter end; company ended Q1 with $19.0 million cash and $15.0 million drawn on ABL revolver alongside $265.0 million senior notes outstanding.
Integrated Paytech Growth Opportunity
Integrated Paytech grew 1% in Q1 vs. a strong prior-year quarter but management expects >15% growth for the full year, driven by Instant Issuance (SaaS) demand and an active referral/marketing relationship with Fiserv.
Affirmed Full-Year Outlook
Company affirmed its March full-year guidance: high single-digit revenue growth, low- to mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, free cash flow conversion similar to 2025, and year-end net leverage of 2.5x–3.0x.

CPI Card Group (PMTS) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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PMTS Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Aug 10, 2026
2026 (Q2)
0.41 / -
0.293
May 05, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.32 / 0.39
0.633-38.86% (-0.25)
Mar 05, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.65 / 0.86
0.71919.47% (+0.14)
Nov 04, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.62 / 0.42
0.11279.09% (+0.31)
Aug 08, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.65 / 0.29
0.768-61.85% (-0.48)
May 07, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.65 / 0.63
0.875-27.66% (-0.24)
Mar 04, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.60 / 0.72
0.6864.81% (+0.03)
Nov 05, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.55 / 0.11
0.691-84.08% (-0.58)
Aug 05, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.61 / 0.77
0.7068.78% (+0.06)
May 07, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.45 / 0.88
0.955-8.38% (-0.08)
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PMTS Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 05, 2026
$17.15$15.99-6.76%
Mar 05, 2026
$12.46$17.60+41.25%
Nov 04, 2025
$17.53$13.89-20.76%
Aug 08, 2025
$18.62$13.25-28.84%
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