Pathward Named to the 2026 Monitor 100

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Pathward ranks among the top equipment finance companies for the 14th consecutive year.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 industries.”

Read Pathward’s feature on page 67 in the Monitor 100 2026 | Vol. 53 No. 4.

In addition to equipment finance solutions, Pathward offers working capital and structured finance solutions as part of its forward-thinking Commercial Finance portfolio. Learn more about the Bank’s flexible finance capabilities and options for a broad range of industries on pathward.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 pathwardfinancial.com.

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Media contact:
Courtney Heidelberg
605-291-7044
mediarelations@pathward.com

Investor Relations contact:
Darby Schoenfeld, CPA
SVP, Chief of Staff & Investor Relations
877-497-7497
investorrelations@pathward.com

Source: Pathward Financial, Inc.