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Pathward Financial, Inc. ("Pathward Financial" or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASH), a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion for all, announced that the Company will pay a cash dividend of $0.05 per share for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026. This dividend will be payable on October 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 10, 2026. At June 30, 2026, the Company had total assets of $7.31 billion and shareholders’ equity of $851.1 million. This press release and other important information about the Company are available at www.pathwardfinancial.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 through payments sponsorship and lending. These capabilities provide support to individuals and businesses.

Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) through its subsidiary, Pathward ® , N.A. (“Pathward”), a national bank focused on expanding financial access through payments and lending solutions, recently announced it has extended its partnership and broadened program offerings with TabaPay , a leading money movement platform for innovators in emerging and regulated industries. The new agreement extends the partnership into 2031 and reinforces Pathward’s commitment to enabling faster payments and tailored solutions that address evolving customer needs by providing lending disbursements, cross-border money movement and preferred account funding. Pathward, a national bank focused on expanding financial access through payments and lending solutions, announced it has extended its partnership and broadened program offerings with TabaPay, a leading money movement platform for innovators in emerging and regulated industries. “TabaPay is an industry leader, and we are thrilled to deepen our

Pathward ranks among the top equipment finance companies for the 14th consecutive year. Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) through its subsidiary, Pathward ®, N.A. (“Pathward” or “Bank”) announced that it has earned a spot on the 2026 Monitor 100 list. Monitor , a magazine focused on equipment finance, publishes the annual Monitor 100 rankings to recognize and celebrate the top equipment finance and leasing organizations across the nation based on portfolio activity and volume of business each year. The 2026 Monitor 100 list looks at company performance in 2025. Pathward ranks among the top equipment finance companies on the 2026 Monitor 100. “We’re proud to be recognized on the Monitor 100 list for the 14th consecutive year,” said Christopher Soupal, Chief Growth Officer at Pathward. “This achievement reflects our team’s ongoing dedication to providing innovative, flexible lending solutions that expand financial access and meet the evolving needs of businesses across a range of

Pathward Financial, Inc. (“Pathward Financial” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASH), a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion for all, today reported its unaudited results for the 2026 fiscal third quarter. The Company reported net income of $29.0 million, or earnings per diluted share of $1.37 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net income of $42.1 million, or earnings per diluted share of $1.81 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. CEO Brett Pharr said, "We saw changes in our credit performance this quarter primarily as a result of a few larger loans, one of which we began discussing last year. While this is certainly a disappointing outcome, credit events can and do occur in the world of lending. It’s unfortunate that these events occurred within an otherwise solid performing quarter and year thus far. During the quarter, we delivered higher interest income from commercial finance loans, higher noninterest income,

Pathward Financial , Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) through its subsidiary, Pathward ® , N.A., (“Bank” or “Pathward”), announced the Bank has been named to TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Best Companies 2026 . TIME published the list in collaboration with Statista, a statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Pathward has been named to TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Best Companies 2026. TIME and Statista identified America’s Best Companies 2026 based on three primary dimensions: Employee satisfaction – Based on survey data from about 217,000 verified employees at U.S. companies over the past three years, covering company recommendations and employer ratings across image, atmosphere, working conditions, salary, workplace, and equality. Financial performance – Drawn from Statista's revenue database over the past five years. Companies needed at least $100 million in revenue in 2025. Performance was assessed on multiple metrics: short-term (2023–2025) and long-term (2021–2025) revenue

Pathward Financial, Inc. (“Pathward Financial” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASH), a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion for all, today announced it will release financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, after market close. The Company will also host a conference call and earnings webcast with a corresponding presentation at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on the same day to discuss these results. The live webcast of the call can be accessed from Pathward Financial’s Investor Relations website at www.pathwardfinancial.com . Telephone participants may access the conference call by dialing 1-833-461-5787 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time and referencing meeting ID 452951502. The webcast replay will be archived at www.pathwardfinancial.com for one year. This press release and other important information about the Company are available at

Pathward ranked among the top companies for stability and work/life balance. Pathward Financial , Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) through its subsidiary, Pathward ®, N.A., (“Bank” or “Pathward”), announced that U.S. News & World Report (“U.S. News”) has recognized the Bank as a 2026-2027 Best Company to Work For . U.S. News rated Pathward among the top companies on its Finance and Insurance list and its Midwest list based on factors contributing to job seekers’ decision-making when choosing the best workplace to meet and support their needs. Pathward earned perfect scores for work-life balance and stability. Pathward was named one of the 2026-2027 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report. “Sustaining a great culture is one of our strategic objectives at Pathward, and we believe that creating an environment where people feel they can perform their best leads to better outcomes across the organization,” said Pathward’s Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture

Pathward Financial, Inc. ("Pathward Financial" or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASH), a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion for all, announced that the Company will pay a cash dividend of $0.05 per share for the third fiscal quarter of 2026. This dividend will be payable on July 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 11, 2026. At March 31, 2026, the Company had total assets of $7.11 billion and shareholders’ equity of $850.7 million. This press release and other important information about the Company are available at www.pathwardfinancial.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

Managing Director of Business Development recognized for decades of leadership and strategic impact. Pathward ®, N.A. (“Pathward”), a national bank focused on financial access, today announced that Matt Dekutoski, Managing Director of Business Development at Pathward, has been honored as an Icon by ABF Journal, in its 2026 Leaders and Legends issue. The award recognizes individuals with enduring influence who are shaping the future of the specialty finance industry through decades of leadership, innovation and commitment to excellence. Matt Dekutoski, Managing Director of Business Development at Pathward, has been honored as an Icon by ABF Journal in its 2026 Leaders and Legends issue. “For nearly two decades at Pathward, Matt has tirelessly worked to build a strong network of financial professionals that look to him as a trusted commercial finance resource,” said Christopher Soupal, Pathward’s Chief Growth Officer. “Matt has a rare ability to anticipate opportunities and risks early

Pathward is one of only 17 banks to make the elite list. 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/or Top 5% earnings per share compound annual growth rate over the past 10 years KBW noted in its news release that Pathward Financial distinguished

Pathward Financial, Inc. (“Pathward Financial” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASH), a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion for all, today reported its results for the 2026 fiscal second quarter. The Company reported net income of $72.9 million, or $3.35 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to net income of $75.0 million, or $3.14 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2025. CEO Brett Pharr said, "At the midpoint of our fiscal year, we continue to make good progress on our goals and execute on our long-term strategy — being the trusted platform that enables our partners to thrive. Our tax season is going very well with tax-related products leading the way in revenue growth for the quarter. Additionally, new and existing partnerships announced last year are developing nicely and the Partner Solutions pipeline remains robust. Net interest income from our commercial finance loans also increased

Report demonstrates how Pathward’s operating model powers financial inclusion through purposeful partnership, growth and governance. Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) through its subsidiary, Pathward ®, N.A. (“Pathward” or the “Company”), today released its 2025 Impact Report. The report highlights Pathward’s deep partner expertise in enabling inclusive banking, payments, lending and tax solutions nationwide, while making progress on the Company’s sustainability efforts. Pathward released its 2025 Impact Report. In fiscal year 2025, Pathward expanded financial access by supporting fintech innovators, tax professionals, small to large businesses, and renewable energy developers in markets underserved by traditional banking institutions. Leveraging its national bank charter and operating model, Pathward emphasizes choice and flexibility to enable innovative partnerships with leading fintechs to deliver preferred financial solutions to modern consumers and businesses of all sizes.

Pathward Financial, Inc. (“Pathward Financial” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASH), a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion for all, today announced it will release financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after market close. The Company will also host a conference call and earnings webcast with a corresponding presentation at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on the same day to discuss these results. The live webcast of the call can be accessed from Pathward Financial’s Investor Relations website at www.pathwardfinancial.com . Telephone participants may access the conference call by dialing 1-833-461-5787 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time and referencing meeting ID 222526753. The webcast replay will be archived at www.pathwardfinancial.com for one year. This press release and other important information about the Company are available at

Prestigious annual awards program celebrates a decade of recognizing the world’s most innovative financial technology (“fintech”) companies Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) through its subsidiary, Pathward ® , N.A. (“Pathward” or “The Company”) announced that it has been selected as “Banking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year” in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program. FinTech Breakthrough is an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global fintech market today. Pathward has been selected as “Banking-as-a-Service Platform of the Year” in the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program. Pathward, a nationally chartered bank, is expanding financial access and opportunity through its endeavor to be the trusted platform that enables its partners to thrive and deliver banking products that meet customer demands. With sponsorship capabilities ranging from prepaid cards and deposit accounts to

Pathward Financial, Inc. ("Pathward Financial" or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASH) announced that the Company will pay a cash dividend of $0.05 per share for the second fiscal quarter of 2026. This dividend will be payable on April 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2026. At December 31, 2025, the Company had total assets of $7.56 billion and shareholders’ equity of $853.7 million. This press release and other important information about the Company are available at www.pathwardfinancial.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 www.pathwardfinancial.com. Investor Relations

Pathward Financial, Inc. (“Pathward Financial” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASH), a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion for all, today reported its results for the 2026 fiscal first quarter. The Company reported net income of $35.2 million, or $1.57 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to net income of $30.0 million, or $1.23 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2024. CEO Brett Pharr said, "We started the fiscal year in a position of strength. Overall, we are pleased with the financial results achieved in the quarter, which were marked by solid growth in our core business including growing interest income in commercial finance with a lower provision, increasing core card and deposit fee income, and flat expenses. Our strategy continues to drive strong results, and we are seeing positive outcomes driven by what we accomplished in fiscal 2025. We look forward to delivering on our fiscal 2026

Pathward Financial, Inc. (“Pathward Financial” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASH) today announced it will release financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 on Thursday, January 22, 2026, after market close. The Company will also host a conference call and earnings webcast with a corresponding presentation at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on the same day to discuss these results. The live webcast of the call can be accessed from Pathward Financial’s Investor Relations website at www.pathwardfinancial.com . Telephone participants may access the conference call by dialing 1-833-470-1428 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time and referencing access code 981737. The webcast replay will be archived at www.pathwardfinancial.com for one year. This press release and other important information about the Company are available at www.pathwardfinancial.com . About Pathward Financial, Inc. Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) is a U.S.-based financial