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

CPI Card Group (NASDAQ:PMTS) will likely be issuing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, March 5th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.50 per share and revenue of $145.2220 million for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

CPI Card Group Price Performance

Shares of PMTS stock opened at $12.78 on Thursday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $13.49 and a 200 day moving average of $14.54. CPI Card Group has a 1 year low of $10.81 and a 1 year high of $34.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $145.56 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.65 and a beta of 1.29.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

PMTS has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Roth Mkm set a $30.00 target price on CPI Card Group in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Lake Street Capital set a $25.00 price target on CPI Card Group in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and issued a $30.00 target price on shares of CPI Card Group in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Zacks Research upgraded CPI Card Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, B. Riley Financial decreased their target price on shares of CPI Card Group from $34.00 to $28.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $28.25.

Insider Buying and Selling at CPI Card Group

In other news, major shareholder Equity Ulc Parallel49 sold 2,126,056 shares of CPI Card Group stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.51, for a total value of $28,723,016.56. Following the sale, the insider owned 2,687,921 shares in the company, valued at $36,313,812.71. This trade represents a 44.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Chairman H Sanford Riley purchased 200,000 shares of CPI Card Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 4th. The shares were bought at an average price of $13.51 per share, with a total value of $2,702,000.00. Following the transaction, the chairman owned 252,366 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,409,464.66. The trade was a 381.93% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 2.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CPI Card Group

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of CPI Card Group during the first quarter valued at approximately $223,000. Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in CPI Card Group in the 1st quarter valued at $248,000. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in CPI Card Group by 12.6% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 125,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,977,000 after purchasing an additional 14,039 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP lifted its holdings in CPI Card Group by 5.5% in the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 14,987 shares of the company’s stock valued at $355,000 after purchasing an additional 782 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP boosted its stake in CPI Card Group by 11.9% during the 2nd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 102,834 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,439,000 after purchasing an additional 10,930 shares during the last quarter. 22.08% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.