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Green Dot Corp. (NYSE: GDOT) reported first-quarter revenue and earnings that beat analyst expectations, with net income more than doubling as the financial technology firm prepares for its planned acquisition by Smith Ventures and CommerceOne.
"Our results reflect our hard work to strengthen our platform and pipeline, accelerate momentum in our embedded finance division, and optimize our balance sheet," William Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of Green Dot, said in a statement. "These efforts help ensure the company has a strong foundation and ample growth opportunity going forward, as well as in its next chapter with Smith Ventures and CommerceOne."
The Provo, Utah-based company posted a 17 percent year-over-year increase in non-GAAP operating revenues to $652 million, topping the average analyst estimate of $597.4 million. Adjusted earnings per share of $1.12 also beat the consensus forecast of 88 cents. The company's GAAP net income grew 109 percent to $53.8 million, or 93 cents per share.
The strong performance comes as Green Dot moves toward the closing of its acquisition announced in November 2025. Under the terms of the deal, Smith Ventures will acquire and privatize Green Dot’s non-bank financial technology business, while CommerceOne will acquire Green Dot Bank. The company stated it will not provide financial guidance for the remainder of 2026 due to the pending transactions.
Growth in the quarter was driven by the B2B Services and Money Movement segments. B2B Services revenue climbed to $417.5 million, led by its Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform. The Money Movement segment saw revenues rise to $130.7 million, boosted by a strong start to the tax season and the launch of a new franchise partner.
"We had a strong start to the year led by performance in our tax processing business, and outperformance in several of our other divisions," said Jess Unruh, Chief Financial Officer of Green Dot.
The Consumer Services segment continued to face headwinds from a consumer shift away from purchasing prepaid cards at retail locations, with revenue declining to $86.5 million from $95.3 million in the prior-year period.
Total gross dollar volume across the platform increased 16 percent year-over-year to $43.2 billion.
The transaction remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The company's filings indicate it is progressing through the necessary steps, having received early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
The robust earnings report provides the company with a solid foundation as it transitions to its new structure under two separate owners. Investors will be watching for further announcements regarding the timing of shareholder votes and final regulatory approvals to close the deal.
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