Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV – Free Report) had its target price reduced by Susquehanna from $91.00 to $85.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a positive rating on the business services provider’s stock.
Several other brokerages also recently commented on FISV. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Fiserv from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Friday, June 12th. TD Cowen reduced their price target on shares of Fiserv from $64.00 to $63.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $53.00 price objective (down from $62.00) on shares of Fiserv in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Robert W. Baird set a $78.00 price objective on shares of Fiserv in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lowered shares of Fiserv from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $46.00 target price for the company. in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $74.60.
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Fiserv Stock Down 3.1%
Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The business services provider reported $1.84 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.91 by ($0.07). Fiserv had a net margin of 13.42% and a return on equity of 15.80%. The business had revenue of $4.96 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.04 billion. The company’s revenue was down 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts predict that Fiserv will post 7.3 EPS for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Fiserv
In other Fiserv news, CFO Paul M. Todd acquired 10,060 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $49.70 per share, for a total transaction of $499,982.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief financial officer directly owned 184,107 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,150,117.90. This trade represents a 5.78% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.06% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Fiserv
A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of FISV. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in Fiserv by 91.9% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 4,245 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $872,000 after acquiring an additional 2,033 shares during the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Fiserv by 5.3% during the fourth quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 2,299 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $472,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its stake in Fiserv by 21.0% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,782 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $480,000 after purchasing an additional 483 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Fiserv in the second quarter valued at about $1,001,000. Finally, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL increased its position in Fiserv by 7.2% during the second quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 5,200 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $897,000 after acquiring an additional 350 shares during the period. 90.98% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Headlines Impacting Fiserv
Here are the key news stories impacting Fiserv this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Despite lowering its target, Susquehanna maintained a “positive” rating and set an $85 target, implying substantial potential upside from recent levels. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also retained an “outperform” rating with a $65 target. Benzinga analyst ratings
- Positive Sentiment: Recent insider activity has been supportive, with several company executives and directors reportedly purchasing FISV shares rather than selling them. This may signal that insiders view the selloff as excessive, although it does not offset the weaker operating outlook.
- Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan reduced its price target from $62 to $60 and moved to a “neutral” rating, while TD Cowen cut its target from $63 to $55 and assigned a “hold” rating. The targets remain above the recent share price, but the reductions indicate lower near-term confidence. Benzinga analyst ratings
- Neutral Sentiment: New CEO Takis Georgakopoulos is attempting to reset expectations, with management emphasizing technology investment and a potential recovery in 2027. Investors may view the longer-term rebound opportunity positively, but it depends on improved execution and renewed client spending. Fiserv’s New CEO Resets Guidance as Headwinds Hit Growth
- Negative Sentiment: Fiserv missed second-quarter earnings and revenue expectations. Adjusted EPS was $1.84, below estimates and down from $2.47 a year earlier, while revenue declined year over year amid margin pressure. FISV Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Margin Pressure
- Negative Sentiment: Management cut 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.20–$7.40 from $8.00–$8.30 and changed its organic revenue forecast from 1%–3% growth to flat or down 1%. Delayed client projects, weaker Argentine conditions, softer hardware sales and increased technology spending are weighing on results. FISV Q2 Earnings Call Resets Outlook
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.
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