CPI Card Group, Inc. (PMTS)

Over the past six months, CPI Card Group Inc.'s stock has experienced several notable events and performance shifts. As of February 5, 2026, the closing stock price was $12.70. The stock has seen a significant decline, with a 54.33% drop from February 5, 2025, to February 4, 2026. In the last month alone (leading up to November 21, 2025), the share price dropped by 26%, contributing to a 58% decline over the year. In November 2025, CPI Card Group reported its third-quarter 2025 results, with net sales growth of 11%, largely due to the ArrowEye acquisition and expansion in instant issuance. The company revised its full-year 2025 guidance downward for adjusted EBITDA, citing ongoing mix and margin headwinds. Analyst ratings for PMTS shares have varied, with some analysts setting price targets between $25.00 and $30.00 in November 2025. Zacks Research upgraded CPI Card Group from a "strong sell" to a "hold" rating on January 5, 2026. On December 5, 2025, CPI Card Group Inc. announced that Tricor Pacific Capital Inc. purchased 1.9 million shares of common stock, and H. Sanford Riley, Chairman of the Board, purchased 0.2 million shares from Parallel49 Equity, ULC. On November 18, 2025, CPI and Nymbus announced a seamless instant card issuance integration.

Specific seasonal patterns for CPI Card Group Inc.'s products and services are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, it is noted that approximately 90% of the company's revenue is recurring due to factors such as lost, stolen, damaged, or renewal cards, suggesting a relatively stable baseline demand for its products.

CPI Card Group Inc. is a payment technology company specializing in financial payment card solutions and services, operating in the Credit Services industry. The company is divided into two segments: Debit and Credit, and Prepaid Debit. The Debit and Credit segment produces financial payment cards and offers integrated card services to card-issuing banks in the United States, including EMV and non-EMV cards, private label credit cards, and on-demand services. The Prepaid Debit segment primarily delivers integrated card services to prepaid debit card program managers. CPI Card Group serves a diverse client base, including issuers of debit and credit cards, prepaid debit card program managers, community banks, credit unions, and group service providers in the United States.

CPI Card Group Inc. primarily serves clients and operates its high-security production facilities within the United States.

CPI Card Group emphasizes its commitment to product consistency, proven execution, innovation, and world-class service to help clients enhance the customer experience. Recent positive events that could contribute to its brand reputation include the announcement of a seamless instant card issuance integration with Nymbus in November 2025 and the investments made by its Chairman and Tricor Pacific Capital in December 2025, signaling confidence in the company's growth trajectory.

CPI Card Group Inc. has 158 institutional owners and shareholders, holding a total of 3,868,536 shares. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., Vector Capital Management, L.P., and Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC. Institutional investors held 31.13% of the company's equity as of April 2025, with mutual funds increasing their stake to 16.14% by the same period. Insider holdings were 1.61% in April 2025.