PAYS
Next earnings: Aug 4, 2026 · After close
Signal
Mixed11
Price
1
Move-2.94%Negative session
Volume
1
Volume0.5× avgNormal activity
Technical
1
RSIRSI 54Momentum positive
PRICE
Prev Close
5.79
Open
5.80
Day Range5.44 – 5.89
5.44
5.89
52W Range3.08 – 8.88
3.08
8.88
44% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
911.4K
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
33.1x
EPS (TTM)
Div Yield
No dividend
Beta
1.45
Market-like
Performance
1D
-2.94%
5D
-15.49%
1M
-3.10%
3M
+65.78%
6M
+9.98%
YTD
+9.13%
1Y
+46.35%
Best: 3M (+65.78%)Worst: 5D (-15.49%)
Quick Read
TrendInsufficient MA data
Momentum
BULLISH
revenue +43% YoY · 55% gross margin
Valuation
EXPENSIVE
P/E 33x vs ~20x sector
Health
STRONG
CR 1.1 · FCF $1.27/sh
Bullish
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$314.19M
Revenue TTM$91.47M
Net Income TTM$10.40M
Free Cash Flow$69.94M
Gross Margin55.1%
Net Margin11.4%
Operating Margin12.6%
Return on Equity21.7%
Return on Assets3.3%
Debt / Equity0.11
Current Ratio1.12
EPS TTM$0.19
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock

New plasma center contract wins and cardholder additions - each major plasma operator represents thousands of potential cardholders

Active cardholder count and monthly transaction volumes - directly drive recurring revenue and interchange income

Clinical trial program pipeline - pharmaceutical industry adoption of digital payment solutions for patient recruitment

Operating margin trajectory - investor focus on path to profitability given current 1.7% operating margin

Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle

moderate - Plasma donation activity increases during economic stress as individuals seek supplemental income, creating counter-cyclical demand for donation center payment solutions. However, pharmaceutical R&D spending (driving clinical trial volumes) and corporate incentive budgets are pro-cyclical. The net effect is moderate sensitivity with plasma providing some recession resilience.

Interest Rates

Rising rates create modest headwinds through two channels: (1) higher discount rates compress valuation multiples for unprofitable growth companies (current P/S of 2.4x), and (2) reduced venture funding for biotech/pharma clients may slow clinical trial payment volumes. However, the company holds minimal debt (0.13 D/E) and generates positive operating cash flow, limiting direct financing cost impact. The primary sensitivity is valuation-driven rather than operational.

Key Risks

Regulatory changes in payment processing, particularly Durbin Amendment modifications affecting prepaid card interchange economics or state-level plasma donation compensation restrictions

Technology disruption from embedded finance solutions allowing plasma centers and pharma companies to build in-house payment capabilities, reducing reliance on third-party platforms

Network dependency on Visa/Mastercard infrastructure - adverse changes to network rules or fee structures could compress margins

Investor Profile

growth - The 23.5% revenue growth, 7.5% FCF yield, and niche market positioning attract small-cap growth investors seeking exposure to digital payment adoption in underserved verticals. However, the -40.9% net income decline and recent 34.5% three-month drawdown indicate this is a 'show me' story requiring execution proof. Not suitable for value investors given negative earnings and 2.4x P/S premium, nor for income investors given no dividend and profitability uncertainty.

Watch on Earnings
Monthly active cardholders by vertical (plasma, clinical trials, pharma) - primary growth indicatorTransaction volume per card (monthly spend velocity) - measures platform engagement and interchange revenue potentialPlasma center industry consolidation activity - M&A among donation operators affects contract stability and pricing leverageFDA clinical trial approval rates and biotech funding levels - leading indicators for clinical trial payment demand
Health Radar
2 strong2 watch2 concern
46/100
Liquidity
1.12Watch
Leverage
0.11Strong
Coverage
0.0xConcern
ROE
21.7%Strong
ROIC
12.9%Watch
Cash
$21MConcern
ANALYST COVERAGE8 analysts
HOLD
+60.1%upside to target
Buy
563%
Hold
113%
Sell
225%
5 Buy (63%)1 Hold (13%)2 Sell (24%)
Full report →
Stock Health
Composite Score
2 of 5 signals bullish
5/10
Technicals
RSI RangeRSI 54 — Bullish momentum
Volume
Volume FlowDistribution — institutional selling
Fundamentals
Last EarningsBeat estimates
Analyst ConsensusHold
~
LiquidityCurrent Ratio 1.12
~
Upcoming Events
EEarnings ReportMay 17, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateAug 14, 2026
In 90 days
PDividend PaymentSep 10, 2026
In 117 days
Technicals
Technical SetupBULLISH
Technicals →

Trend

UptrendDeath Cross · 50D trails 200D by 14.0%

+23.4% vs SMA 50 · +6.1% vs SMA 200

Momentum

RSI54.2
Neutral territory
MACD+0.41
Above zero — bullish momentum · compressing
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$8.88+58.0%
Current
$5.62
EMA 200
$5.29-5.9%
EMA 50
$5.12-8.9%
52W Low
$3.08-45.2%
52-Week RangeMid-range
$3.0844th %ile$8.88
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
Distribution Pressure

Heavy distribution on elevated volume — institutions appear to be exiting. Squeeze setups unlikely while selling pressure persists.

20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:1
Dist days:2
Edge:+1 dist
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)1.1M
Recent Vol (5D)
1.4M+32%

Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.

Earnings & Analysts

ANALYST ESTIMATES

Consensus of 3 analysts
Analyst revisions:Revenue↑ Revised Up

Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported

YearRevenue Est.Rev GthEPS Est.EPS GthRangeAnalysts
FY2023
$50.3M
$48.0M$51.9M
$0.13
±5%
Low2
FY2024
$58.2M
$57.5M$59.3M
+15.7%$0.06-54.4%
±2%
Moderate3
FY2025
$80.8M
$79.8M$82.3M
+38.9%$0.13+112.5%
±2%
Moderate3
Range confidence:Tight (high)ModerateWide (low)
Earnings HistoryPAYS
Last 8Q
+45.2%avg beat
Beat 4 of 8 quartersMissed 1 Estimates rising
Q3'24
+200%
Q4'24
Q1'25
+150%
Q2'25
-50%
Q3'25
+33%
Q4'25
Q1'26
+29%
Q2'26
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
Insider Activity
SEC Filings →
0 Buys/6 SellsNet Selling
NET SELLERS$0 bought · $47K sold · 30d window
Herman Joan MDir
$47K
May 4
SELL
Strobo RobertChief Legal Of…
$109K
Dec 12
SELL
Newcomer MarkDir
$440K
Aug 4
SELL
Strobo RobertChief Legal Of…
$188K
Aug 4
SELL
Herman Joan MDir
$100K
Aug 4
SELL
Baker Jeffery Bradf…CFO
$215K
Aug 4
SELL
Financials

INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

1
BlackRock, Inc.
2.4M
2
THOMPSON SIEGEL & WALMSLEY LLC
1.7M
3
RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
1.5M
4
Palisades Investment Partners, LLC
994K
5
ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP
778K
6
Joule Financial, LLC
614K
7
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
576K
8
JANE STREET GROUP, LLC
424K
News & Activity

PAYS News

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About

Paysign, Inc is an experienced and trusted prepaid debit card payment solutions provider as well as an integrated payment processor that has managed millions of prepaid debit cards in its portfolio. Paysign conceptualizes, develops and manages payment solutions, prepaid card programs, and customized payment services. Paysign's corporate incentive prepaid cards are changing the way corporations reward, motivate, and engage their current and potential customers, employees, and agents. Paysign's customizable solutions offer significant cost savings while improving brand recognition and customer loyalty. For over 15 years healthcare companies, major pharmaceutical companies, multinationals, prestigious universities, and social media companies have relied on Paysign to provide state of the art prepaid payment programs tailored to their unique requirements. Paysign is a registered trademark of Paysign, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Industry
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
Joan HermanExecutive Vice President of EFT Operations & Executive Director
Dennis DiVenutaExecutive Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development
Mark R. NewcomerCo-Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer
PeersFinancial Services(7 companies)
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