Companies /Financial Services

Green Dot Corp - Class A

NYSE: GDOT Credit Services
$13.35
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Q3 2026 Earnings

Reported Aug 10, 2026, 4:21pm ET · SEC source
$0.26
Miss −33.33%
EPS · est. $0.39 Adjusted
$595.9M
Beat +10.79%
Revenue · est. $537.9M
1 quarter
Consecutive EPS misses

Market Reaction

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Did GDOT Beat Earnings? Q3 2026 Results

Green Dot Corp delivered a split verdict in Q3 2026, posting revenue that cleared expectations while earnings fell well short, ending a seven-quarter streak of beating EPS consensus. The fintech company reported $595.88 million in revenue, topping the $537.87 million estimate by 10.79% and rising 18.2% year over year, driven largely by a surge in B2B Services revenue to $448.44 million as BaaS partner volumes accelerated. But adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.26 missed the $0.39 consensus by 33.33%, sliding 35% from the year-ago quarter, as a timing shift in tax processing revenue pulled earnings that had previously landed in Q2 into Q1 this year instead. Adjusted EBITDA fell 12% to $40.18 million for the quarter, though the year-to-date figure of $142.62 million was still up 5%. With its pending acquisition by Smith Ventures and CommerceOne Financial Corporation advancing through regulatory review, Green Dot issued no 2026 guidance and skipped its earnings call, leaving investors to weigh the BaaS growth trajectory against near-term profit pressure.

Key Takeaways
  • B2B Services segment revenue surged 28.6% driven by a significant BaaS partner and accelerating growth across the broader BaaS portfolio
  • Tax revenue timing shift from Q2 to Q1 2026 reduced Money Movement second quarter revenue but year-to-date tax revenue up nearly 18%
  • Corporate segment benefited from rate cuts improving spread between earnings on cash/investments and partner interest sharing
  • Balance sheet optimization through repositioning securities portfolio into high-grade floating-rate securities with higher yields
  • Consumer segment headwinds from retail-to-digital shift and lower marketing spend partially offset by improved engagement metrics

“The business continues to make headway in strengthening the foundation and optimizing our balance sheet, and we are seeing those efforts pay off.”

Green Dot CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

Green Dot is not providing 2026 financial guidance due to the pending acquisition by Smith Ventures and CommerceOne. The company expects its pipeline of BaaS launches and other opportunities to support continued revenue and deposit growth. In employer services, the company is optimistic about Earned Wage Access given the sizable market, strong demand, and attractive margins. In Money Movement, upcoming partner launches including Stripe, combined with moderating Consumer segment declines, are expected to improve momentum. The Consumer direct channel is nearing completion of its first modernization phase, which management believes can position it to return to growth.

GDOT YoY Financials

Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025 · SEC filings Q3 2025 Q3 2026
$0$200.0M$400.0M$600.0M$504.2M$595.9MRevenue$-1,067,192$-2,087,000Net Income
$0$200.0M$400.0M$600.0MRevenueNet Income

GDOT Revenue by Segment

B2B Services$448.4M+28.6%
Money Movement Services$46.9M+57.2%
Consumer Services$84.8M−4.1%
Corporate and Other$11.2M+18.2%

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.