KBW Names Pathward Financial to its 2026 Bank Honor Roll | CASH Stock News

Pathward is one of only 17 banks to make the elite list. SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Financial services specialists, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (“KBW”), announced its 2026 Bank Honor Roll Award winners, and Pathward Financial, Inc. (“Pathward Financial” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: CASH), the financial holding company for Pathward®, N.A. (“Pathward”), is among the 17 U.S. banking institutions named to KBW’s list. Only 6% of eligible banks make the coveted list published annually.KBW recognized Pathward Financial, Inc. on its 2026 Bank Honor Roll.In its April 28 news release, KBW congratulated Pathward Financial as one of 10 returning members to this year’s Honor Roll. Banks must have more than $500 million in total assets to be eligible for the list and meet one or both of the following criteria:Consistent earnings growth over each of the past 10 years; and/orTop 5% earnings per share compound annual growth rate over the past 10 yearsKBW noted in its news release that Pathward Financial distinguished itself as one of only two companies to satisfy both criteria.KBW’s announcement came on the heels of Pathward Financial’s Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter earnings announcement, where the Company reported return on average assets of 2.75% and return on average tangible equity of 40.69% for the six months ended March 31, 2026. Solid results were achieved across all of the core businesses.“We are honored to be recognized on KBW’s prestigious Bank Honor Roll for the third year in a row,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Pathward and Pathward Financial Greg Sigrist. "We had remarkable performance in fiscal year 2025, and we’ve continued to build upon that solid foundation through the first half of fiscal year 2026 while executing on our long-term strategy of being the trusted platform that enables our partners to thrive.”Read KBW’s news release on GlobeNewswire.com.About Pathward Financial, Inc.Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) is a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Through our subsidiary, Pathward®, N.A., we strive to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. These strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at PathwardFinancial.com.View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260513702569/en/Media Contact:Courtney Heidelberg605-291-7044mediarelations@pathward.comInvestor Relations ContactDarby Schoenfeld, CPASVP, Chief of Staff & Investor Relations877-497-7497investorrelations@pathward.comSource: Pathward Financial, Inc.