Green Dot (GDOT) Q3 2026 Earnings
How Did GDOT Stock React to Q3 2026 Earnings?
S&P 500 over the same 30 days: −1.97%.
Did GDOT Beat Earnings? Q3 2026 Results
No. Green Dot reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.26 a share on Aug 10, 2026, missing the $0.39 consensus estimate by 33.3%. Revenue was $595.9M against a $537.9M estimate.
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.
- 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
What Is Green Dot's 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
| Metric | Q3 2026 | Q3 2025 | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $595.9M | $504.2M | +18.2% |
| Net Income | −$2.1M | −$1.1M | +95.6% |
GDOT Revenue by Segment
When Does Green Dot Report Next?
Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.