Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) Given New $70.00 Price Target at Stephens

Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) had its target price cut by analysts at Stephens from $75.00 to $70.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “equal weight” rating on the business services provider’s stock. Stephens’ target price points to a potential upside of 10.67% from the stock’s previous close.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $91.00 price target on shares of Fiserv in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein cut Fiserv from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and reduced their price objective for the stock from $205.00 to $80.00 in a report on Thursday, October 30th. UBS Group set a $75.00 target price on Fiserv and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their price target on Fiserv from $170.00 to $92.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Fiserv from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $62.00 price target for the company. in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $111.89.

Fiserv Stock Up 1.1%

FISV opened at $63.25 on Wednesday. Fiserv has a 1-year low of $57.79 and a 1-year high of $238.59. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $66.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $96.66. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15. The stock has a market cap of $34.38 billion, a PE ratio of 9.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.44 and a beta of 0.78.

Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The business services provider reported $1.99 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.09. Fiserv had a net margin of 17.05% and a return on equity of 19.47%. The firm had revenue of $4.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.78 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $2.51 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. Fiserv has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.000-8.300 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Fiserv will post 10.23 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Fiserv news, insider Adam L. Rosman bought 7,900 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $63.19 per share, for a total transaction of $499,201.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider directly owned 61,285 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,872,599.15. This trade represents a 14.80% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Paul M. Todd purchased 17,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 1st. The stock was acquired at an average price of $62.41 per share, for a total transaction of $1,060,970.00. Following the purchase, the chief financial officer owned 24,453 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,526,111.73. The trade was a 228.10% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 0.75% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Fiserv

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FISV. Vestcor Inc bought a new stake in shares of Fiserv during the fourth quarter worth $709,000. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S acquired a new stake in shares of Fiserv during the 4th quarter valued at $15,791,000. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC bought a new stake in Fiserv during the 4th quarter worth $269,000. PBU The Pension Fund of Early Childhood & Youth Educators acquired a new position in Fiserv in the 4th quarter worth about $13,419,000. Finally, Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund acquired a new position in Fiserv in the 4th quarter worth about $6,407,000. Institutional investors own 90.98% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Fiserv

Here are the key news stories impacting Fiserv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat and management messaging: Fiserv reported adjusted EPS above consensus and management emphasized progress on its “OneFiserv” plan and cost discipline, which investors interpreted as evidence the company is stabilizing after a difficult year. Why Fiserv Is Up 7.7% After Q4 Beat And 2026 Cautious Outlook Pivot
• Positive Sentiment: Operational signals of improvement: Management highlighted revenue growth in parts of the business and early benefits from platform modernization, helping the market reward perceived stabilization and strategy execution. Fiserv Sees Restaurant and Retail Softness as Revenues Climb 4%
• Neutral Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance set (8.00–8.30 EPS): Fiserv provided an EPS range that is close to Street expectations but reflects a cautious tone; investors are parsing whether the midpoint and underlying assumptions justify the new multi‑year outlook. Company Press Release & Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue and end‑market mix were mixed: overall revenue was roughly flat/soft versus prior year and management flagged restaurant and retail weakness — this limits upside until durable end‑market recovery appears. Q4 Revenue Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution and downgrades: some firms are sticking to or lowering ratings (William Blair reiterated a Hold; Northcoast downgraded to Neutral), signaling skepticism about sustained growth and valuation recovery. Analyst Coverage Northcoast Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Investor hedging / bearish activity: unusually large put‑option volume and active short interest dynamics suggest some traders are positioning for downside or volatility in the near term (monitor days‑to‑cover and option skew).
• Negative Sentiment: Some investors reacted negatively: at least one asset manager disclosed selling Fiserv citing an earnings surprise comment, showing not all shareholders view the quarter as a clear recovery. Matrix Asset Management Sold Fiserv

Fiserv Company Profile

Fiserv, Inc, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is a global provider of financial services technology. The company develops and delivers integrated solutions for payments, processing, risk and compliance, customer and channel management, and business insights and optimization. Serving thousands of clients, Fiserv supports banks, credit unions, securities broker-dealers, leasing and finance companies, and retailers.

Fiserv’s core offerings include account processing systems that automate deposit, lending and transaction processing for financial institutions, as well as digital banking platforms that enable mobile and online banking services.