About Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ:CASH)
Meta Financial Group, Inc. operates as the holding company for MetaBank that offers various banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, financial institutions, and other businesses. It provides various deposit products, such as statement savings accounts, money market savings accounts, and NOW and regular checking accounts, as well as deposits related to prepaid cards, which primarily include checking accounts and certificate accounts. The company's loan portfolio comprises one-to-four family residential mortgage, commercial and multi-family real estate, agricultural operations and real estate, construction, consumer, commercial operating, and premium finance loans. It also issues prepaid cards and consumer credit products; sponsor automatic teller machines into various debit networks; and offers tax refund transfer and other payment industry products and services. The company operates a total of 10 full-service branch banking offices in Storm Lake and Des Moines, Iowa, as well as Brookings and Sioux Falls, South Dakota; one non-retail service branch in Memphis, Tennessee; and 7 non-branch offices located in South Dakota, Texas, California, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Meta Financial Group, Inc. was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Federal savings institutions
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorFinance
SymbolNASDAQ:CASH
CUSIPN/A
Phone605-782-1767
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.20%
Current Ratio0.58%
Quick Ratio0.58%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio15.74
Forward P/E Ratio14.92
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$280.27 million
Price / Sales3.96
Cash Flow$12.9223 per share
Price / Cash8.88
Book Value$46.47 per share
Price / Book2.47
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.05
Net Income$44.91 million
Net Margins16.20%
Return on Equity16.05%
Return on Assets1.47%
Miscellaneous
Employees827
Outstanding Shares9,680,000
Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ:CASH) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meta Financial Group's stock symbol?
Meta Financial Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CASH."
How often does Meta Financial Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Meta Financial Group?
Meta Financial Group declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Investors of record on Monday, March 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.13 per share on Monday, April 2nd. This represents a $0.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.45%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 9th. View Meta Financial Group's Dividend History.
How were Meta Financial Group's earnings last quarter?
Meta Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASH) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 30th. The savings and loans company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.25. The savings and loans company earned $58.46 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $54.47 million. Meta Financial Group had a net margin of 16.20% and a return on equity of 16.05%. View Meta Financial Group's Earnings History.
When is Meta Financial Group's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CASH?
4 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Meta Financial Group's shares. Their predictions range from $95.00 to $125.00. On average, they anticipate Meta Financial Group's share price to reach $116.25 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Meta Financial Group.
Who are some of Meta Financial Group's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Meta Financial Group include ViewPoint Financial Group (LTXB), Flagstar Bank (FBC), Provident Financial Services (PFS), Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN), Brookline Bancorp (BRKL), OceanFirst Financial (OCFC), Kearny Financial (KRNY), Northfield Bancorp (NFBK), Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM), First Defiance Financial (FDEF), Access National (ANCX), Wauwatosa (WSBF), HomeTrust Bancshares (HTBI), Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO), Clifton Bancorp (CSBK), Charter Financial (CHFN), Westfield Financial (WNEB) and BankFinancial (BFIN).
Who are Meta Financial Group's key executives?
Meta Financial Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. J. Tyler Haahr, Chairman & CEO (Age 55)
- Mr. Bradley C. Hanson, Pres & Director (Age 54)
- Mr. Glen William Herrick, Exec. VP, Sec., CFO & Director (Age 56)
- Ms. Sheree Thornsberry, Exec. VP & Head of Payments (Age 50)
- Ms. Shelly Schneekloth, Exec. VP and Head of Technology & Operations (Age 54)
Has Meta Financial Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about CASH stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm scores the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Meta Financial Group earned a media sentiment score of 0.15 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the savings and loans company an impact score of 45.30 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
How do I buy shares of Meta Financial Group?
Shares of CASH can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Meta Financial Group's stock price today?
One share of CASH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $114.75.
How big of a company is Meta Financial Group?
Meta Financial Group has a market capitalization of $1.11 billion and generates $280.27 million in revenue each year. The savings and loans company earns $44.91 million in net income (profit) each year or $7.05 on an earnings per share basis. Meta Financial Group employs 827 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Meta Financial Group?
Meta Financial Group's mailing address is 5501 SOUTH BROADBAND LANE P O BOX 1307, SIOUX FALLS SD, 57108. The savings and loans company can be reached via phone at 605-782-1767 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Meta Financial Group (CASH)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Meta Financial Group and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe CASH will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe CASH will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ:CASH) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
4 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Meta Financial Group in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $116.25, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 1.31%. The high price target for CASH is $125.00 and the low price target for CASH is $95.00. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $116.25 | $116.25 | $115.00 | $91.50 |
| Price Target Upside: | 1.31% upside | 12.70% upside | 12.52% upside | 7.65% upside |
Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ:CASH) Consensus Price Target History
Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ:CASH) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/22/2016 forward)
Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ:CASH) Dividend Information
Meta Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.45%. CASH's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Monday, April 2. Meta Financial Group pays out 7.38% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 4/2/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.52 |
| Dividend Yield: | 0.45% |
| Payout Ratio: | 7.38% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
6.76% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
5.22% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ:CASH) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 2/28/2018 | quarterly | $0.13 | 0.48% | 3/9/2018 | 3/12/2018 | 4/2/2018 |
| 11/27/2017 | Quarterly | $0.13 | 0.56% | 12/7/2017 | 12/8/2017 | 1/2/2018 |
| 8/29/2017 | Quarterly | $0.13 | 0.76% | 9/7/2017 | 9/8/2017 | 10/2/2017 |
| 5/23/2017 | Quarterly | $0.13 | 0.6% | 6/5/2017 | 6/7/2017 | 7/3/2017 |
| 2/28/2017 | quarterly | $0.13 | 0.58% | 3/3/2017 | 3/7/2017 | 4/3/2017 |
| 11/29/2016 | Quarterly | $0.13 | 0.57% | 12/6/2016 | 12/8/2016 | 1/3/2017 |
| 8/24/2016 | Quarterly | $0.13 | | 9/1/2016 | 9/6/2016 | 10/3/2016 |
| 8/24/2016 | quarterly | $0.13 | 0.88% | 9/1/2016 | 9/6/2016 | 10/1/2016 |
| 5/25/2016 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.04% | 6/3/2016 | 6/7/2016 | 7/1/2016 |
| 2/24/2016 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.28% | 3/4/2016 | 3/8/2016 | 4/1/2016 |
| 11/27/2015 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.16% | 12/4/2015 | 12/8/2015 | 1/1/2016 |
| 8/25/2015 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.24% | 9/2/2015 | 9/7/2015 | 10/1/2015 |
| 5/28/2015 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.26% | 6/4/2015 | 6/8/2015 | 7/1/2015 |
| 2/24/2015 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.47% | 3/5/2015 | 3/9/2015 | 4/1/2015 |
| 11/24/2014 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.45% | 12/4/2014 | 12/8/2014 | 1/1/2015 |
| 8/26/2014 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.39% | 9/4/2014 | 9/8/2014 | 10/1/2014 |
| 5/27/2014 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.44% | 6/5/2014 | 6/9/2014 | 7/1/2014 |
| 2/25/2014 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.24% | 3/6/2014 | 3/10/2014 | 4/1/2014 |
| 11/26/2013 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.37% | 12/6/2013 | 12/10/2013 | 1/1/2014 |
| 8/27/2013 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.64% | 9/6/2013 | 9/10/2013 | 10/1/2013 |
| 5/28/2013 | quarterly | $0.13 | 1.93% | 6/7/2013 | 6/11/2013 | 7/1/2013 |
| 2/25/2013 | quarterly | $0.13 | 2.22% | 3/8/2013 | 3/12/2013 | 4/1/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ CASH) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 5.40%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 78.95%
Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ CASH) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 9/20/2017 | Frederick V Moore | Director | Buy | 1,393 | $71.70 | $99,878.10 | 100 |  |
| 9/19/2017 | Frederick V Moore | Director | Sell | 450 | $71.75 | $32,287.50 | 100 | |
| 8/8/2017 | J Tyler Haahr | Chairman | Sell | 5,000 | $73.07 | $365,350.00 | | |
| 8/7/2017 | Kendall E Stork | Director | Buy | 300 | $73.52 | $22,056.00 | 1,471 | |
| 7/5/2017 | J Tyler Haahr | Chairman | Sell | 5,000 | $88.96 | $444,800.00 | | |
| 6/15/2017 | Douglas J Hajek | Director | Sell | 440 | $90.31 | $39,736.40 | 2,867 | |
| 6/5/2017 | J Tyler Haahr | Chairman | Sell | 5,000 | $87.89 | $439,450.00 | | |
| 5/15/2017 | Elizabeth G Hoople | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $83.63 | $83,630.00 | 4,000 | |
| 5/5/2017 | J Tyler Haahr | Chairman | Sell | 5,000 | $86.27 | $431,350.00 | | |
| 4/5/2017 | J Tyler Haahr | Chairman | Sell | 5,000 | $86.86 | $434,300.00 | | |
| 3/6/2017 | J Tyler Haahr | Chairman | Sell | 5,000 | $84.80 | $424,000.00 | | |
| 2/6/2017 | J Tyler Haahr | Chairman | Sell | 5,000 | $96.22 | $481,100.00 | | |
| 1/5/2017 | J Tyler Haahr | Chairman | Sell | 5,000 | $103.60 | $518,000.00 | | |
| 1/3/2017 | Bradley C Hanson | President | Sell | 12,664 | $101.05 | $1,279,697.20 | 141,058 | |
| 5/24/2016 | Troy Moore III | EVP | Sell | 5,000 | $49.87 | $249,350.00 | 15,889 | |
| 5/4/2016 | Ira Duane Frericks | COO | Sell | 2,469 | $49.00 | $120,981.00 | 1,417 | |
| 3/2/2016 | Frederick V Moore | Director | Sell | 550 | $41.90 | $23,045.00 | 100 | |
| 2/5/2016 | Elizabeth G Hoople | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $39.73 | $39,730.00 | 2,250 | |
| 3/13/2015 | Frederick V Moore | Director | Sell | 1,250 | $37.31 | $46,637.50 | | |
| 11/10/2014 | Troy Moore III | EVP | Sell | 2,653 | $36.90 | $97,895.70 | | |
| 11/5/2014 | Troy Moore III | EVP | Sell | 5,347 | $36.92 | $197,411.24 | | |
| 3/14/2014 | Frederick Moore | Director | Sell | 1,239 | $45.36 | $56,201.04 | 2,250 | |
| 12/18/2013 | Troy Moore III | EVP | Sell | 8,000 | $37.90 | $303,200.00 | 13,835 | |
| 12/13/2013 | Bradley Hanson | President | Sell | 26,000 | $37.53 | $975,780.00 | 4,700 | |
| 9/19/2013 | Troy Moore III | COO | Sell | 8,000 | $38.40 | $307,200.00 | 21,281 | |
| 9/18/2013 | Rodney Muilenburg | Director | Sell | 3,858 | $38.44 | $148,301.52 | | |
| 9/12/2013 | David Leedom | CFO | Sell | 6,761 | $37.92 | $256,377.12 | 12,680 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ CASH) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Financial Analysis: Meta Financial Group (CASH) and Riverview Bancorp (RVSB)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 11:09 AM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 2:28 AM |
 | Meta Financial Group, Inc.® to Announce Fiscal 2018 Second Quarter Earnings and Host Conference Call on April 30, 2018
finance.yahoo.com - April 16 at 4:41 PM |
| BidaskClub Lowers Meta Financial Group (CASH) to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 12:04 AM |
| Analysts Anticipate Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $136.31 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 2:43 AM |
| $4.13 Earnings Per Share Expected for Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 3:22 PM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Raised to "Buy" at FBR & Co
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 8:45 PM |
| MetaBank® Announces Partnership with Health Credit Services to Originate Personal Healthcare Loans
finance.yahoo.com - April 3 at 9:22 AM |
| Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Given Average Rating of "Buy" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 31 at 10:01 AM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Monteverde & Associates PC Announces An Investigation Of Meta Financial Group, INC. - CASH
finance.yahoo.com - March 31 at 9:02 AM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 6:46 PM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Research Coverage Started at Lake Street Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 12:34 PM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Price Target Raised to $120.00
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 29 at 5:16 PM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Receives Buy Rating from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 29 at 12:34 AM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Upgraded to Buy by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 26 at 8:12 PM |
| Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Expected to Post Quarterly Sales of $136.31 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 26 at 4:19 AM |
| Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Expected to Announce Earnings of $4.13 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 5:22 PM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to "Hold"
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 23 at 7:22 PM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Rating Increased to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 20 at 8:16 PM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 13 at 6:55 PM |
| Has The RMR Group Inc (NASDAQ:RMR) Got Enough Cash?
finance.yahoo.com - March 12 at 5:49 PM |
 | Sumitomo Mistui Financial Group: A Jump Into Japan's Wealth
seekingalpha.com - March 12 at 5:49 PM |
| MetaBank® Announces 10-Year Renewal of Relationship with Money Network
finance.yahoo.com - March 12 at 11:37 AM |
| Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $136.31 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 9 at 5:38 AM |
| B. Riley Weighs in on Meta Financial Group Inc.'s Q3 2018 Earnings (CASH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 8 at 8:08 AM |
| Q2 2018 EPS Estimates for Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Reduced by B. Riley
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 7 at 8:44 AM |
| Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Given Consensus Rating of "Buy" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 10:48 AM |
| Is It Time To Buy Meta Financial Group Inc (NASDAQ:CASH)?
finance.yahoo.com - March 5 at 5:16 PM |
| MetaBank Provides 2018 Tax Season Update
finance.yahoo.com - March 5 at 5:16 PM |
| Citadel Advisors LLC Purchases Shares of 11,540 Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 5:42 AM |
| Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Shares Sold by Next Century Growth Investors LLC
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 2:34 PM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Upgraded to "Hold" by BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 6:10 PM |
| Ascend Capital LLC Reduces Position in Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 5:06 AM |
| FBL Financial Group Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend, Declares Special Cash Dividend and Authorizes New $50 Million Stock Repurchase Program
finance.yahoo.com - March 1 at 5:07 PM |
| Best Growth Stocks To Buy This March
finance.yahoo.com - March 1 at 5:07 PM |
| Meta Financial Group Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.13 (CASH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 5:18 PM |
 | Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results
www.bizjournals.com - February 21 at 9:08 AM |
 | LPL Financial (LPLA) Records Improved Results in January
www.zacks.com - February 21 at 9:08 AM |
| Zacks: Analysts Expect Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $133.28 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 20 at 11:46 AM |
| Zacks: Analysts Anticipate Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Will Announce Earnings of $4.15 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 18 at 5:12 PM |
| Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Given Consensus Rating of "Buy" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 9 at 3:04 PM |
| Comparing Hingham Institution for Savings (HIFS) & Meta Financial Group (CASH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 5 at 7:12 PM |
| Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) to Post Q2 2018 Earnings of $4.08 Per Share, B. Riley Forecasts
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 2 at 10:40 AM |
| Analysts Expect Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) Will Announce Earnings of $4.38 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 1 at 5:20 PM |
| B. Riley Comments on Meta Financial Group Inc.'s Q3 2018 Earnings (CASH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 1 at 11:18 AM |
| Meta Financial Group (CASH) Announces Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.25 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 31 at 1:50 PM |
| B. Riley Boosts Meta Financial Group (CASH) Price Target to $125.00
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 31 at 11:40 AM |
| Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Reports Net Income of $4.7 million for First Quarter of Fiscal 2018
finance.yahoo.com - January 30 at 4:14 PM |
| Meta Financial Group, Inc. to Host Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - January 30 at 4:14 PM |
| Is Meta Financial Group Inc (NASDAQ:CASH) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At The Intrinsic Value
finance.yahoo.com - January 30 at 9:54 AM |
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