Cass Info Sys Stock Price, News & Analysis

Cass Information Systems (Nasdaq: CASS) appointed Martin Resch as the new President and CEO, effective April 18, 2023. Resch, who has held the role of President and COO since February 2022, succeeds Eric Brunngraber, who served as CEO for 15 years and will transition to Executive Chairman. Resch aims to leverage his extensive experience in financial technology and risk management to enhance the company’s services. The board expressed confidence in Resch’s leadership, recognizing Brunngraber's significant contributions over his 43-year tenure at Cass, which has disbursed over $90 billion annually.

Cass Information Systems reported a record fourth quarter 2022 with a diluted earnings per share of $.67, up 21.8% from $.55 in Q4 2021. Net income rose to $9.3 million, a 20.6% increase. Financial fees surged by 18.1%, reaching $11 million, driven by transaction volumes. Average loans increased 17.3% to $154.5 million, while net interest income climbed 47.6%, reflecting favorable market interest rates. Operating expenses, however, rose 20.7%, primarily due to personnel costs and technology investments. Despite this, the company's return on average equity improved to 18.96%. Overall, 2022 saw substantial growth in earnings and strategic technology enhancements.

Cass Information Systems has appointed Tony Urban as the new executive vice president and president of its Transportation Information Services (TIS), effective December 30, 2022. Urban, who replaces Mark Campbell, has over 20 years of experience at Cass, with a successful track record in TIS operations and global expansion. The transition reflects Cass's commitment to strengthening its leadership to enhance growth strategies, as noted by CEO Eric Brunngraber.

Cass Information Systems reported third-quarter 2022 earnings of $0.64 per diluted share, up 33.3% from $0.48 in Q3 2021, with net income rising 29.3% to $8.8 million. Record processing volumes reached $11.5 billion, a 21.1% increase. Financial fees grew by 30.5% to $2.6 million, while net interest income surged 39.7%. Operating expenses rose 18.3%, influenced by personnel costs related to technology investments. Despite a decline in average deposits compared to Q2 2022, the company maintains strong credit quality and anticipates improved operating leverage in late 2023.

Cass Information Systems (CASS) announced the appointment of Ann Marr to its Board of Directors, effective August 2, 2022. Currently the Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources at World Wide Technology, Marr brings over 30 years of HR experience. She has led diversity and inclusion initiatives and received various accolades for her contributions to the business community. Cass CEO Eric Brunngraber expressed confidence that her expertise will enhance the company’s focus on adapting to workplace changes and advancing diversity efforts.

Cass Information Systems reported a strong second quarter of 2022, with diluted earnings per share rising 29.2% to $.62 and net income increasing 21.9% to $8.6 million. Total transportation dollar volumes reached a record $11.4 billion, marking a 27.7% rise, driven by inflation and supply chain factors. Financial fee income surged 41.6%, while net interest income rose 26.2%. Despite a slight increase in operating expenses by 12.9%, credit quality remains solid with no charge-offs. The company maintains significant liquidity and a healthy capital ratio.

Cass Information Systems (NASDAQ: CASS) has announced its acquisition of TouchPoint, a mobile church management software developer. This acquisition aims to enhance services for faith-based and non-profit organizations, combining TouchPoint’s capabilities with Gyve Generosity Services, an online giving platform owned by Cass. Ross Miller, former COO of Pursuant, will lead the integration. This merger is expected to provide an all-in-one solution for member engagement and financial management, reflecting Cass's commitment to this sector.

Cass Information Systems announced the appointment of Todd Wills as the new senior vice president and general manager of its utilities business, effective April 18, 2022. He replaces Gary Langfitt, who will retire at the year's end after 23 years of leadership. Wills brings over 20 years of experience in data, analytics, and technology, previously serving as managing director at CAS and holding roles at Emerson Electric. Cass, which disburses over $80 billion annually and has total assets exceeding $2.5 billion, is included in the Russell 2000.

Cass Information Systems reported record first quarter 2022 results with a net income of $8.3 million, up 16.8% from the previous year. Diluted earnings per share rose by 22.4% to $0.60. The company processed transportation dollar volumes of $10.9 billion, marking a 37.3% increase, while financial fees increased 50.5%. Average loans (excluding PPP) grew by 24.6%. Operating expenses increased by 11.6%, driven by higher wages and technology investments. The company maintained strong credit quality with no charge-offs.