Pathward Financial stock saw its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating jump to 96 Tuesday, up from 94 the day before.
The upgrade means the stock is now outpacing 96% of all other stocks in terms of key performance metrics and technical strength.
Is Pathward Financial Stock A Buy?
Pathward Financial stock broke out earlier, but has fallen back below the prior 69.23 entry from a cup with handle. If a stock you're tracking clears a buy point then declines 7% or more below the original entry price, it's considered a failed base. Wait for the stock to set up and breakout from a new chart pattern and buy point.
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The stock earns an 88 EPS Rating, which means its recent quarterly and longer-term annual earnings growth is outpacing 88% of all stocks.
Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating of B shows moderate buying by institutional investors over the last 13 weeks.
Pathward Financial Earnings
In Q3, the company reported -6% earnings-per-share growth. Top line growth fell to 7%, down from 8% in the previous quarter. The company's next quarterly report is expected on or around Oct. 24.
Pathward Financial stock holds the No. 2 rank among its peers in the Finance-Savings & Loans industry group. Northeast Community Bncp is the No. 1-ranked stock within the group.
