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Cass Information Systems (CASS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.38 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.39%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this invoice and payment management company would post earnings of $0.63 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.66, delivering a surprise of +4.76%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. Cass, which belongs to the Zacks Computer - Services industry, posted revenues of $49.94 million for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.1%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $44.4 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Cass shares have added about 26.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.6%. While Cass has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Cass was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.80 on $52.36 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $3.00 on $205.57 million in revenues for the current fiscal year. Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Computer - Services is currently in the top 22% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. CACI International (CACI), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 5. This defense contractor is expected to post quarterly earnings of $7.34 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -12.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. CACI International's revenues are expected to be $2.71 billion, up 17.5% from the year-ago quarter. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Cass Information Systems, Inc (CASS) : Free Stock Analysis Report CACI International, Inc. (CACI) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

Record level of quarterly net income and EPS Continued net interest margin expansion Strong expense control ST. LOUIS, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cass Information Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASS) (the Company or Cass) today reported its second quarter 2026 earnings. Second Quarter Financial Highlights Record net income and diluted earnings per share of $10.6 million and $0.81, respectively. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (non-GAAP) of $9.2 million and $0.71, respectively, increases of 18.1% and 22.4%, respectively, compared to the second quarter of 2025. Increase in net interest margin to 4.00% compared to 3.78% in the second quarter of 2025. Increase in transportation dollar volumes of 7.4% compared to the second quarter of 2025. Decrease in personnel expenses of 2.4% compared to the second quarter of 2025. Continued strong asset quality with no loan charge-offs and an allowance for credit losses to loans ratio of 1.30%. In addition, reduced non-performing loans by $5.3 million, or 76.4%, as compared to December 31, 2025. Received a bad debt recovery of $1.8 million. Repurchased 65,557 shares of Company stock at a weighted average price of $46.23. Martin Resch, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, “Our record quarterly earnings reflect continued successful execution against our financial objectives.” Resch added, “The current market conditions, including higher freight rates and a sustained higher interest rate environment, present meaningful support to our earnings outlook. These tailwinds, combined with new business wins and expense discipline, should position Cass well for continued core earnings growth in coming quarters." Earnings for the second quarter of 2026 are summarized as follows: (1) Refer to explanation of use of non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation of adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations as presented later in this earnings release. Second Quarter 2026 Financial Commentary (All comparisons refer to the second quarter of 2025, except as noted) Transportation Invoice and Dollar Volumes – Despite transportation invoice volumes of 8.7 million decreasing 1.9%, transportation dollar volumes of $10.1 billion increased 7.4%. The average dollars per invoice were $1,161 in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $1,115 in the first quarter of 2026 and $1,060 in the second quarter of 2025. Dollars per invoice increased due to an increase in overall freight rates, as well as the impact of fuel surcharges. The Company expects average dollars per invoice to continue increasing in future quarters due to the anticipated upward repricing of contract freight rates. A more detailed analysis of Cass Freight Index® changes can be found at www.cassinfo.com. Facility Expense Invoice and Dollar Volumes – Facility expense invoice volumes of 4.0 million decreased 3.0%, and dollar volumes of $5.7 billion, increased 2.6%. The Company expects invoice volumes to increase on a quarter over prior year quarter basis beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026 as new clients are onboarded. Dollar volumes are expected to continue increasing compared to prior year quarters due to rising electricity and gas prices. Processing Fees – Processing fees decreased $614,000, or 3.7%, due to lower transportation and facility invoice volumes. Financial Fees – Financial fees, earned on a transactional level basis for invoice payment services when making customer payments, increased $790,000, or 7.8%. The increase in financial fees was primarily due to an increase in average payments in advance of funding of 19.4%. Rising freight rates, combined with higher demand for the Company’s early payment and other financial solutions, are expected to continue to drive an increase in payments in advance of funding and resulting financial fees in future quarters. Net Interest Income – Net interest income increased $2.1 million, or 10.6%. The increase in net interest income was attributable to the net interest margin improving to 4.00% as compared to 3.78%, in addition to an increase in average interest-earning assets of $108.7 million, or 5.2%. The Company’s net interest margin improvement was driven by increases in the average yield on loans and investment securities of 23 and 70 basis points, respectively, combined with a decrease in the average cost of total deposits of 20 basis points, partially offset by a decrease in the yield on short-term investments of 66 basis points. The increase in loan yield was driven by the continued maturity and subsequent re-pricing of fixed rate loans originated in the years 2021 and 2022 to current market interest rates. The increase in the investment securities yield was driven by the partial repositioning of the portfolio at the end of the second quarter of 2025 as well as purchases of investments at current market rates. The decline in the cost of total deposits and yield on short-term investments was driven by the reduction in the federal funds rate. The Company expects continued expansion in its net interest margin in future quarters to the extent 3-5 year U.S. Treasury interest rates stay relatively consistent or increase as compared to current levels. Provision for Credit Losses - The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $531,000 during the second quarter of 2026 as compared to $25,000 in the second quarter of 2025. The provision for credit losses for the second quarter of 2026 was driven by loan growth as well as a specific reserve on a nonperforming commercial real estate loan. Personnel Expenses - Personnel expenses decreased $667,000, or 2.4%, as compared to the second quarter of 2025. Salaries and commissions decreased $397,000, or 1.9%, as a result of the decrease in average full-time equivalent employees (“FTEs”) of 9.0% due to automation and the ongoing consolidation within our Facilities division, partially offset by merit increases. Share-based compensation and employee profit sharing increased $212,000 and $376,000, respectively, due to the improvement in net income from continuing operations. Other benefits decreased $858,000, or 18.6%, due to the decrease in FTEs in addition to lower health insurance claims and related expenses. Salaries and commissions increased $973,000, or 5.0%, as compared to the first quarter of 2026 due to merit increases effective April 1, 2026, an increase in severance costs of $160,000 and one additional payroll day, partially offset by a 2.9% decrease in average FTEs. Equipment Expense - Equipment expense increased $214,000 primarily due to an increase in depreciation and licensing and maintenance expense on software related to technology initiatives. Bad Debt Recovery - The Company recorded a bad debt recovery of $1.8 million related to the second annual payment in a litigation settlement. There are three annual payments remaining of $1.25 million each, plus interest. Other Expense - Other expense increased $828,000, or 12.1%. The increase is primarily due to higher business development costs and professional fees. Loans - When compared to December 31, 2025, loans increased $41.8 million, or 3.9%. Other commercial and industrial loans have increased $38.0 million year-to-date due to organic growth and higher line utilization. The Company continues to expect loan growth of 6-8% for full year 2026. Payments in Advance of Funding – Average payments in advance of funding increased $34.2 million, or 19.4%, primarily due to a 7.4% increase in transportation dollar volumes and a higher level of demand for the Company’s early payment and other financial solutions. Deposits – Average deposits increased $66.1 million, or 6.6%. The Company experienced growth in average CassPay deposits of $43.4 million, or 18.0%, as compared to the second quarter of 2025. Accounts and Drafts Payable - Average accounts and drafts payable increased $56.0 million, or 5.0%, as compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase in these balances, which are non-interest bearing, is primarily reflective of the increase in transportation and facility dollar volumes of 7.4% and 2.6%, respectively. Short-term Borrowings - The Company had outstanding borrowings of $80.0 million on its lines of credit at June 30, 2026 to provide funding for higher balances of payments in advance of funding and accounts and drafts receivable from customers at quarter end. Average short-term borrowings during the second quarter of 2026 were $10.0 million. Shareholders’ Equity - Total shareholders’ equity increased $2.9 million as compared to March 31, 2026 as a result of net income of $10.6 million, partially offset by the repurchase of Company stock of $3.0 million and dividends of $4.1 million. Dividend - On July 21, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share with the dividend payable on September 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026. Repurchase of Common Stock - The Company repurchased 65,557 shares of common stock during the current quarter. The Company manages capital with an overall objective of maintaining a leverage ratio of approximately 10.00%. Future levels of repurchases will depend on market conditions, earnings, balance sheet growth and potential acquisition opportunities. Asset Quality - Non-performing loans totaled $1.6 million at June 30, 2026, a decrease of $1.5 million as compared to March 31, 2026. The Company has two non-performing loan relationships remaining at June 30, 2026. Outlook - The Company is optimistic regarding its revenue outlook as a result of i) the likelihood of sustained higher interest rates which would be expected to positively impact net interest margin; ii) the impact of higher contract freight rates and fuel surcharges which should lead to higher levels of accounts and drafts payable, net interest income and financial fees; iii) increased sales activity around early payment solutions within Transportation which generates financial fees: iv) organic loan growth opportunities; and v) increased sales activity around non-interest bearing CassPay deposits. In addition, the Company expects to be able to hold quarter over prior year quarter core expense growth to under 2% as a result of the continued focus on AI-enabled systems and other operational efficiency opportunities. While transaction growth in its Transportation and Facility businesses remains a challenge, the Company believes that recent technology investments into AI-enabled systems and a higher level of focus on business development positions the Company for better success in client growth in the mid-term. About Cass Information Systems Cass Information Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated information and payment management solutions. Cass enables enterprises to achieve visibility, control and efficiency in their supply chains, communications networks, facilities and other operations. Disbursing over $94 billion annually on behalf of clients, and with total assets of $2.5 billion, Cass is uniquely supported by Cass Commercial Bank. Founded in 1906 and a wholly owned subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank provides sophisticated financial exchange services to the parent organization and its clients. Cass is part of the Russell 2000®. More information is available at www.cassinfo.com. On April 7, 2025, the Company signed an Asset Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of its Telecom Expense Management & Managed Mobility Services (“TEM”) business to Asignet USA Inc. The sale closed on June 30, 2025. The Company has applied discontinued operations accounting in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), Topic 205-20, “Presentation of Financial Statements – Discontinued Operations,” to the assets and liabilities sold related to the Company's TEM Business Unit as of and for the periods ended June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, and June 30, 2025, as applicable. All financial information in this earnings release is reported on a continuing operations basis, unless otherwise noted. About Non-GAAP Financial Measures Certain of the financial measures and ratios the Company presents, including “adjusted net income from continuing operations,” and “adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations,” are supplemental measures that are not required by, or are not presented in accordance with, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Company refers to these financial measures and ratios as “non-GAAP financial measures.” The Company considers the use of select non-GAAP financial measures and ratios to be useful for financial and operational decision making and useful in evaluating period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance by excluding certain revenue and expense items that the Company believes are not indicative of its primary business operating results or by presenting certain metrics on a fully taxable equivalent basis. The Company believes that management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the Company’s performance and when planning, forecasting, analyzing and comparing past, present and future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and you should not rely on non-GAAP financial measures alone as measures of the Company’s performance. The non-GAAP financial measures the Company presents may differ from non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company’s peers or other companies. The Company compensates for these differences by providing the equivalent GAAP measures whenever the Company presents the non-GAAP financial measures and by including a reconciliation of the impact of the components adjusted for in the non-GAAP financial measure so that both measures and the individual components may be considered when analyzing the Company’s performance. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is included at the end of the financial statement tables. Forward Looking Information All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including without limitation the Company’s future prospects and performance, the business strategy and the plans and objectives of the Company's management for future operations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this release, words such as “estimate,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “likely,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” “intend,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projected,” and variations of these terms and similar expressions. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Actual results or business conditions may differ materially from those projected or suggested in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including, but not limited to, those described below and in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our most recent Annual Report. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to general economic, market or business conditions unrelated to the Company’s operating performance, including inflation, changes in interest rates, changes in energy prices, supply chain disruptions, financial institution disruptions, geopolitical conflicts, public health emergencies and declines in consumer confidence and discretionary spending; the Company’s ability to compete with its competitors and increase market share; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with rules and regulations applicable to our business operations and industry; increased regulatory examination scrutiny or new regulatory requirements; whether the Company’s customers continue to utilize its payment processing and related services; unfavorable developments concerning customer credit quality; risk associated with lending concentrations including, but not limited to, faith-based ministries and franchise restaurants; liquidity risk; and risks associated with cyber-attacks and data breaches. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Unless required by law, the Company does not undertake to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. If the Company updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) ($ and numbers in thousands, except per share data) Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) ($ in thousands) Consolidated Financial Summary (unaudited) ($ in thousands) 1 Yields are presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of 21%. Consolidated Financial Summary (unaudited) (continued) ($ and numbers in thousands, except average full-time equivalent employees) Income from Discontinued Operations (unaudited) ($ in thousands) Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information (unaudited) ($ in thousands, except per share data) 1 The tax effect is calculated using the Company’s effective statutory rate of 21% plus the state tax effect. Contact: Cass Investor [email protected]

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Cass Information Systems (CASS), which belongs to the Zacks Computer - Services industry, could be a great candidate to consider. When looking at the last two reports, this invoice and payment management company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 5.51%, on average, in the last two quarters. For the last reported quarter, Cass came out with earnings of $0.66 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share, representing a surprise of 4.76%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $0.64 per share and it actually produced earnings of $0.68 per share, delivering a surprise of 6.25%. For Cass, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank. Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven. The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. Cass currently has an Earnings ESP of +5.56%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric. Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate. Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Cass Information Systems, Inc (CASS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

The market expects Cass Information Systems (CASS) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower. While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise. This invoice and payment management company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +89.5%. Revenues are expected to be $51.02 million, up 14.9% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.63% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period. Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core. The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only. A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP. Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell). For Cass, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%. On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2. So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Cass will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number. For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Cass would post earnings of $0.63 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.66, delivering a surprise of +4.76%. Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times. An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss. That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported. Cass doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release. Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Cass Information Systems, Inc (CASS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

With an impressive short percentage of shares outstanding of 1.85%, Cass Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASS) is among the 10 Best Industrial Stocks to Buy for the 2026 Infrastructure Boom. Cass Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASS) reported first-quarter revenue of $26.16 million on April 23, matching the prior-year period as management emphasized continued operational discipline and expense control. CEO Martin Resch stated that the company successfully maintained relatively stable core expenses while continuing to grow revenue. He also highlighted opportunities for future earnings growth through rising funding balances, increased deployment into loans and investment securities, and growing demand for quick-pay financial solutions such as Amplify. Management further noted that automation initiatives and ongoing consolidation within the company’s Facilities division could enhance operating leverage and profitability over time. Earlier, on February 26, Cass Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASS) announced a partnership with Caspian aimed at delivering a tariff cost management solution for U.S. importers. The collaboration is designed to help businesses improve cash flow management, strengthen regulatory compliance, and gain better visibility into landed product costs amid evolving trade and tariff conditions. The initiative reflects growing demand for integrated fintech and payment-processing solutions that support supply chain and logistics optimization for large corporate clients. Cass Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASS) is a provider of payment processing and information management services specializing in freight audit, utility invoice management, and telecom expense management solutions. Founded in 1906 and headquartered in St. Louis, the company operates as a hybrid fintech and banking institution serving large industrial, manufacturing, and distribution customers. Its solutions help clients streamline financial operations, improve visibility into transportation and utility spending, and optimize working capital management. The company’s focus on automation, financial technology integration, and expense-management solutions could support steady earnings growth even in a mixed economic environment. While we acknowledge the potential of CASS as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 7 Best Hardware Stocks to Buy for the AI PC Revolution and 10 Unrivaled Penny Stocks to Buy Now. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.

Reports another quarter of strong EPS growth Continued net interest margin expansion Strong expense control ST. LOUIS, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cass Information Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASS) (the Company or Cass) today reported its first quarter 2026 earnings. First Quarter Financial Highlights Net income and diluted earnings per share of $8.8 million and $0.67, respectively. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $8.7 million and $0.66, respectively, increases of 23.7% and 26.9%, respectively, compared to the prior year quarter. Increase in net interest margin to 3.95%, compared to 3.75% in the prior year quarter. Increase in facility dollar volumes of 7.4% compared to the prior year quarter. Personnel expense levels flat compared to the prior year quarter as a result of ongoing automation and efficiency initiatives. Continued strong asset quality with no loan charge-offs and an allowance for credit losses to loans ratio of 1.27%. In addition, reduced non-performing loans by $3.9 million, or 55.1% as compared to December 31, 2025. Repurchased 64,802 shares of Company stock at a weighted average price of $44.34. Martin Resch, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, “The management team is proud of how we have started the year. We continue to drive revenue growth while keeping core expenses relatively flat compared to prior periods.” Resch added, “Going forward in 2026, we see opportunities to grow net interest income driven by rising funding balances and the deployment of those funds into loans and investment securities, as well as increasing financial fees from higher demand for advances through Amplify and other quick pay solutions. The ability to combine revenue growth with expense control, primarily due to automation and the ongoing consolidation within our Facilities division, offers very compelling earnings momentum for us in coming periods." Earnings for the first quarter of 2026 are summarized as follows: First Quarter 2026 Financial Commentary (All comparisons refer to the first quarter of 2025, except as noted) Transportation Invoice and Dollar Volumes – Transportation invoice volumes of 8.1 million decreased 3.1% as compared to the first quarter of 2025. Transportation dollar volumes of $9.0 billion increased 4.5% as compared to the first quarter of 2025. The average dollars per invoice were $1,115 in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $1,093 in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $1,034 in the first quarter of 2025. Invoice volumes remain lower than prior periods primarily due to the ongoing freight recession. Dollars per invoice increased as compared to the first quarter of 2025 due to an increase in overall freight rates, as well as the impact of tariffs. A more detailed analysis of Cass Freight Index® changes can be found at www.cassinfo.com. Facility Expense Invoice and Dollar Volumes – Facility expense invoice volumes of 4.0 million decreased 4.4% as compared to the first quarter of 2025. Facility expense dollar volumes totaled $6.3 billion, an increase of 7.4% as compared to the first quarter of 2025. The increase in facility dollar volumes was primarily driven by rising energy prices. Processing Fees – Processing fees decreased $741,000, or 4.5% over the same period in the prior year due to lower transportation and facility transaction volumes. Financial Fees – Financial fees, earned on a transactional level basis for invoice payment services when making customer payments, increased $470,000, or 4.7%. The increase in financial fees was primarily due to an increase in average payments in advance of funding of 2.0%. The Company has recently seen increased demand for its quick pay solutions and continues to focus on the rollout of its Amplify working capital solution as well as other opportunities to increase payments in advance of funding and resulting financial fees in future quarters. Net Interest Income – Net interest income increased $1.9 million, or 10.1%. The increase in net interest income was attributable to the net interest margin improving to 3.95% as compared to 3.75% in the same period last year, in addition to an increase in average interest-earning assets of $110.2 million, or 5.2%. The Company’s net interest margin improvement was driven by increases in the average yield on loans and investment securities of 20 and 83 basis points, respectively, combined with a decrease in the average cost of total deposits of 15 basis points, partially offset by a decrease in the yield on short-term investments of 73 basis points. The increase in loan yield was driven by the continued maturity and subsequent re-pricing of fixed rate loans originated in the years 2021 and 2022 to current market interest rates as well as the payoff of a non-performing loan which increased the loan yield by seven basis points. The increase in the investment securities yield was driven by the partial repositioning of the portfolio at the end of the second quarter of 2025 as well as purchases of investments at current market rates. The decline in the cost of total deposits and yield on short-term investments was driven by the reduction in the federal funds rate. The Company would expect continued expansion in its net interest margin in future quarters to the extent 3-5 year U.S. Treasury interest rates stay relatively consistent or increase as compared to current levels. Provision for Credit Losses - The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $61,000 during the first quarter of 2026 as compared to $905,000 in the first quarter of 2025. The provision for credit losses for the first quarter of 2026 was largely driven by loan growth. Personnel Expenses - Personnel expenses were flat as compared to the first quarter of 2025. Salaries and commissions decreased $395,000, or 2.0%, as a result of the decrease in average full-time equivalent employees (“FTEs”) of 7.9% due to automation and the ongoing consolidation within our Facilities division, partially offset by merit increases. Share-based compensation and employee profit sharing increased $198,000 and $132,000, respectively, due to the improvement in net income from continuing operations. Other benefits increased $65,000, or 1.3%, due to higher health insurance costs, partially offset by the decrease in average FTEs. The Company continues to expect a gradual decline in its FTEs in future quarters as a result of the continued focus on AI-enabled systems and other operational efficiency opportunities. Equipment Expense - Equipment expense increased $138,000 as compared to the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to an increase in depreciation and licensing and maintenance expense on software related to recently completed technology initiatives. Other Expense - Other expense increased $590,000, or 8.5%, as compared to the first quarter of 2025. The increase is primarily due to higher business development, postage and professional fees. Loans - When compared to December 31, 2025, loans increased $27.5 million, or 2.6%. Other commercial and industrial loans increased $22.7 million during the first quarter of 2026. The Company expects loan growth of 6-8% for full year 2026. Payments in Advance of Funding – Average payments in advance of funding increased $3.4 million, or 2.0%, as compared to the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to a 4.5% increase in transportation dollar volumes. The ending balance of payments in advance of funding increased $96.1 million, or 58.4%, as compared to December 31, 2025. The increase is due to a recent higher level of demand for the Company’s quick pay solutions as well as timing of quarter end advances. Deposits – Average deposits increased $36.6 million, or 3.5%, when compared to the first quarter of 2025. Accounts and Drafts Payable - Average accounts and drafts payable increased $100.1 million, or 9.3%, as compared to the first quarter of 2025. The increase in these balances, which are non-interest bearing, are primarily reflective of the increase in transportation and facility dollar volumes of 4.5% and 7.4%, respectively. Short-term Borrowings - The Company had outstanding borrowings of $145.0 million on its lines of credit at March 31, 2026 primarily in order to fund a $96.1 million increase in payments in advance of funding as compared to December 31, 2025. Shareholders’ Equity - Total shareholders’ equity decreased $1.2 million as compared to December 31, 2025 as a result of the repurchase of Company stock of $2.9 million, dividends of $4.1 million, and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $3.4 million, partially offset by net income of $8.8 million. Dividend - On April 21, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share with the dividend payable on June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026. Repurchase of Common Stock - The Company repurchased 64,802 shares of common stock during the current quarter. The Company anticipates further repurchases in coming quarters with an overall objective of maintaining a leverage ratio of approximately 10.00%. Future levels of repurchases will depend on market conditions, earnings, balance sheet growth and potential acquisition opportunities. Asset Quality - Non-performing loans totaled $3.1 million at March 31, 2026, a decrease of $3.9 million as compared to December 31, 2025. The Company received a full payoff on one of its three non-performing loans during the first quarter of 2026 and does not believe there is more than nominal loss exposure on the remaining two loans based on collateral position. About Cass Information Systems Cass Information Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated information and payment management solutions. Cass enables enterprises to achieve visibility, control and efficiency in their supply chains, communications networks, facilities and other operations. Disbursing over $94 billion annually on behalf of clients, and with total assets of $2.5 billion, Cass is uniquely supported by Cass Commercial Bank. Founded in 1906 and a wholly owned subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank provides sophisticated financial exchange services to the parent organization and its clients. Cass is part of the Russell 2000®. More information is available at www.cassinfo.com. On April 7, 2025, the Company signed an Asset Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of its Telecom Expense Management & Managed Mobility Services (“TEM”) business to Asignet USA Inc. The sale closed on June 30, 2025. The Company has applied discontinued operations accounting in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), Topic 205-20, “Presentation of Financial Statements – Discontinued Operations,” to the assets and liabilities sold related to the Company's TEM Business Unit as of and for the periods ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025, and March 31, 2025, as applicable. All financial information in this earnings release is reported on a continuing operations basis, unless otherwise noted. About Non-GAAP Financial Measures Certain of the financial measures and ratios the Company presents, including “adjusted net income from continuing operations,” and “adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations,” are supplemental measures that are not required by, or are not presented in accordance with, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Company refers to these financial measures and ratios as “non-GAAP financial measures.” The Company considers the use of select non-GAAP financial measures and ratios to be useful for financial and operational decision making and useful in evaluating period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance by excluding certain revenue and expense items that the Company believes are not indicative of its primary business operating results or by presenting certain metrics on a fully taxable equivalent basis. The Company believes that management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the Company’s performance and when planning, forecasting, analyzing and comparing past, present and future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and you should not rely on non-GAAP financial measures alone as measures of the Company’s performance. The non-GAAP financial measures the Company presents may differ from non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company’s peers or other companies. The Company compensates for these differences by providing the equivalent GAAP measures whenever the Company presents the non-GAAP financial measures and by including a reconciliation of the impact of the components adjusted for in the non-GAAP financial measure so that both measures and the individual components may be considered when analyzing the Company’s performance. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is included at the end of the financial statement tables. Forward Looking Information All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including without limitation the Company’s future prospects and performance, the business strategy and the plans and objectives of the Company's management for future operations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this release, words such as “estimate,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “likely,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” “intend,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projected,” and variations of these terms and similar expressions. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Actual results or business conditions may differ materially from those projected or suggested in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including, but not limited to, those described below and in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our most recent Annual Report. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to general economic, market or business conditions unrelated to the Company’s operating performance, including inflation, changes in interest rates, changes in energy prices, supply chain disruptions, financial institution disruptions, geopolitical conflicts, public health emergencies and declines in consumer confidence and discretionary spending; the Company’s ability to compete with its competitors and increase market share; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with rules and regulations applicable to our business operations and industry; increased regulatory examination scrutiny or new regulatory requirements; whether the Company’s customers continue to utilize its payment processing and related services; unfavorable developments concerning customer credit quality; risk associated with lending concentrations including, but not limited to, faith-based ministries and franchise restaurants; liquidity risk; and risks associated with cyber-attacks and data breaches. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Unless required by law, the Company does not undertake to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. If the Company updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) ($ and numbers in thousands, except per share data) Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) ($ in thousands) Consolidated Financial Summary (unaudited) ($ in thousands) Consolidated Financial Summary (unaudited) (continued) ($ and numbers in thousands, except average full-time equivalent employees) Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations (unaudited) ($ in thousands) Income from Discontinued Operations (unaudited) ($ in thousands) Other Information from Discontinued Operations (unaudited) ($ and numbers in thousands, except average full-time equivalent employees) Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information (unaudited) ($ in thousands, except per share data) 1 The tax effect is calculated using the Company’s effective statutory rate of 21% plus the state tax effect. Contact: Cass Investor Relations [email protected]

Cass Information Systems (CASS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.63 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.76%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this invoice and payment management company would post earnings of $0.64 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.68, delivering a surprise of +6.25%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. Cass, which belongs to the Zacks Computer - Services industry, posted revenues of $49.1 million for the quarter ended March 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.01%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $46.41 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Cass shares have added about 16.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 4.3%. While Cass has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Cass was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.72 on $51.2 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.90 on $205.7 million in revenues for the current fiscal year. Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Computer - Services is currently in the bottom 27% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. Another stock from the same industry, PDF Solutions (PDFS), has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 7. This provider of software and services for semiconductor makers is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. PDF Solutions' revenues are expected to be $60 million, up 25.6% from the year-ago quarter. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Cass Information Systems, Inc (CASS) : Free Stock Analysis Report PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

Cass Information Systems (CASS) is expected to deliver flat earnings compared to the year-ago quarter on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price. The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower. While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise. This invoice and payment management company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share in its upcoming report, which represents no change from the year-ago quarter. Revenues are expected to be $49.6 million, up 6.9% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 7.46% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period. Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction). The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only. A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP. Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell). For Cass, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%. On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2. So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Cass will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number. For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Cass would post earnings of $0.64 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.68, delivering a surprise of +6.25%. Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times. An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss. That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported. Cass doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release. Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Cass Information Systems, Inc (CASS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

Cass Information Systems (CASS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.33 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +6.25%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this invoice and payment management company would post earnings of $0.63 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.69, delivering a surprise of +9.52%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. Cass, which belongs to the Zacks Computer - Services industry, posted revenues of $49.89 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.58%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $50.37 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Cass shares have added about 3.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 0.4%. While Cass has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Cass was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.64 on $49.7 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.90 on $205.4 million in revenues for the current fiscal year. Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Computer - Services is currently in the top 40% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. CSG Systems (CSGS), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended December 2025. This provider of support services for the communications industry is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.33 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -19.4%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. CSG Systems' revenues are expected to be $298.61 million, up 2.8% from the year-ago quarter. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Cass Information Systems, Inc (CASS) : Free Stock Analysis Report CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research