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CPI Card Group Reports Record Revenue and Margin Expansion
CPI Card Group's Q3 2026 earnings show record revenue and margin growth from paytech pivot.
In brief
CPI Card Group's Q3 2026 earnings show record revenue and margin growth from paytech pivot. CPI Card Group achieved $158.4 million revenue and 31.7% gross margin in Q3 2026, signaling successful paytech strategy. Originally reported by Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered.
Q3 2026 Results
CPI Card Group reported record revenue of $158.4 million, 14.8% year-over-year growth.
Secure Card Solutions Growth
Secure Card Solutions segment grew double-digit with EMV chip cards and contactless payment instruments.
Prepaid Solutions Performance
Prepaid Solutions segment saw double-digit growth from holiday ordering patterns in Q3 2026.
Integrated Paytech Acceleration
Integrated Paytech segment grew 20% year-over-year with TRISM platform integration.
Margin Expansion
Gross margin expanded 200 basis points to 31.7% from 29.7% in Q3 2026.
Free Cash Flow Boost
Free cash flow reached record $46 million for first nine months of 2026.
Investor Catalysts
Three key factors will determine sustainable paytech growth: Integrated Paytech acceleration, margin sustainability, and acquisition synergy realization.
The essence
CPI Card Group achieved $158.4 million revenue and 31.7% gross margin in Q3 2026, signaling successful paytech strategy.
