Zacks Research Issues Negative Outlook for Fiserv Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research has lowered its FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Fiserv to $10.16 from a prior estimate of $10.18, while the consensus estimate for the year remains at $10.23 per share.
• Fiserv recently reported a quarterly EPS of $2.47, beating analysts' expectations, and demonstrated an impressive year-over-year revenue growth of 8.0%.
• Several analysts have also adjusted their price targets for Fiserv, with the consensus price target currently at $207.08 and a majority rating it as a "Moderate Buy."

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research reduced their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Fiserv in a report issued on Wednesday, August 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the business services provider will post earnings of $10.16 per share for the year, down from their prior forecast of $10.18. The consensus estimate for Fiserv's current full-year earnings is $10.23 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Fiserv's Q4 2025 earnings at $2.93 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $3.07 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $13.46 EPS.

Fiserv (NYSE:FI - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 23rd. The business services provider reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.43 by $0.04. Fiserv had a return on equity of 19.69% and a net margin of 16.00%. The business had revenue of $5.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.20 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.13 EPS. The firm's revenue was up 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year.

FI has been the subject of several other reports. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $237.00 price objective on shares of Fiserv in a report on Friday, April 25th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price target on shares of Fiserv from $223.00 to $194.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 19th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered their price target on Fiserv from $240.00 to $200.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 21st. Monness Crespi & Hardt raised Fiserv from a "sell" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research report on Monday, July 21st. Finally, Susquehanna decreased their target price on Fiserv from $240.00 to $220.00 and set a "positive" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating, twenty-three have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $207.08.

Fiserv Stock Performance

FI stock traded up $0.36 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $137.06. 3,792,728 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,772,837. Fiserv has a twelve month low of $128.22 and a twelve month high of $238.59. The stock has a market capitalization of $74.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 0.91. The company has a quick ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $156.38 and a 200-day simple moving average of $186.67.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in Fiserv by 91.9% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 4,245 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $872,000 after buying an additional 2,033 shares in the last quarter. Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board acquired a new position in shares of Fiserv during the fourth quarter worth approximately $817,000. Jump Financial LLC lifted its position in shares of Fiserv by 116.0% during the fourth quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 8,148 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $1,674,000 after purchasing an additional 4,375 shares in the last quarter. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in shares of Fiserv by 36.3% during the fourth quarter. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC now owns 3,416 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $702,000 after purchasing an additional 909 shares during the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Fiserv by 3.4% in the fourth quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 23,917 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $4,913,000 after purchasing an additional 785 shares in the last quarter. 90.98% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Fiserv

In related news, EVP Andrew Gelb sold 5,652 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.00, for a total value of $904,320.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 25,385 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,061,600. The trade was a 18.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Adam L. Rosman sold 2,512 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.68, for a total transaction of $403,628.16. Following the transaction, the insider owned 53,385 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $8,577,901.80. This represents a 4.49% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders own 0.75% of the company's stock.

Fiserv Company Profile

Fiserv, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides payments and financial services technology services in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through Merchant Acceptance, Financial Technology, and Payments and Network segments.