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Fidelity National Info

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Neutral 61 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
$52.00
▲(14.82% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/21/26
The score is driven primarily by strong cash generation and a de-risked balance sheet, reinforced by upbeat guidance for revenue/EBITDA, margin expansion, and higher free cash flow. These positives are tempered by weak technical trends, a very high P/E that embeds optimistic expectations, and execution risk from integration costs and leadership change.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
FIS produces consistently high operating and free cash flow with FCF closely tracking earnings (FCF/net income ~0.94–0.97). This durable cash generation funds capex, dividends, debt paydown and strategic investment, reducing reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Profitability and revenue volatility
Top-line and bottom-line swings (losses in 2022–23, stronger 2024, weaker 2025) signal earnings durability risk. Volatile margins and uneven revenue trends increase forecasting uncertainty and make sustainable margin expansion dependent on execution and end-market stability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
FIS produces consistently high operating and free cash flow with FCF closely tracking earnings (FCF/net income ~0.94–0.97). This durable cash generation funds capex, dividends, debt paydown and strategic investment, reducing reliance on external financing over the medium term.
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Fidelity National Info (FIS) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Fidelity National Info Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. provides technology solutions for merchants, banks, and capital markets firms worldwide. It operates through Merchant Solutions, Banking Solutions, and Capital Market Solutions segments. The Merchant So...
How the Company Makes Money
FIS primarily makes money by selling and operating technology platforms and processing services for financial institutions and other businesses, earning revenue through a mix of recurring software/technology fees, transaction-based processing fees...

Fidelity National Info Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Revenue by Geography
Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
Chart InsightsNorth America shows a clear step‑down starting in mid‑2023 followed by a slow, steady recovery—this looks like a structural hit from the Worldpay/TSA separation rather than underlying demand loss. International/Other moved in tandem and remains below prior peaks. Management’s latest commentary (upgraded guidance, strong cash conversion, bigger buyback, AI/digital investments) implies the recovery is execution‑led; watch TSA normalization and the Issuer Solutions acquisition as the primary catalysts to restore pre‑separation scale and margin tailwinds.
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Fidelity National Info Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 24, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong operational momentum and disciplined capital allocation anchored by recurring revenue growth, accelerating commercial performance (notably in Banking), material free cash flow improvement and a strategic M&A that expands the data and product footprint. Management acknowledged near-term dilution from acquisitions, integration costs (~$200M), TSA and reclassification impacts, and a temporary pause on buybacks. On balance the positives — revenue and earnings growth, robust cash generation, margin-expansion guidance, and an emphasized data/AI moat — materially outweigh the transitory headwinds.
Positive Updates
Strong Full-Year Financial Performance
Adjusted revenue grew 5.8% to $10.7 billion for FY2025; adjusted EBITDA grew 4.7% for the year; adjusted EPS increased ~10% to $5.75 (10.2% reported by CFO). Free cash flow grew 19% to $1.6 billion and the Board increased the annual dividend by 10%.
Negative Updates
Full-Year Margin Headwinds and Dilution
Full-year adjusted margins contracted ~28 basis points; management cited a ~45 bps dilutive impact from acquisitions and a ~70 bps headwind from declining TSA income, partially offset by cost-saving programs (underlying margins would have risen ~90 bps absent those factors).
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Q4-2025 Updates
Negative
Strong Full-Year Financial Performance
Adjusted revenue grew 5.8% to $10.7 billion for FY2025; adjusted EBITDA grew 4.7% for the year; adjusted EPS increased ~10% to $5.75 (10.2% reported by CFO). Free cash flow grew 19% to $1.6 billion and the Board increased the annual dividend by 10%.
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Company Guidance
The company guided 2026 adjusted results that reflect the recently closed issuer transaction: adjusted revenue is expected to grow 30–31% with adjusted EBITDA up 34–35% and EBITDA margins expanding 155–175 bps (including a 62‑bp benefit from Total Issuing Solutions); adjusted EPS is forecast to rise 8–10% to $6.22–$6.32 (the outlook reflects a $40M pretax / $0.07 EPS reduction from minor reclassifications), capex is expected around 8.5% of revenue, and free cash flow is targeted at over $2.0B (up 27–33% year‑over‑year) with a 90% cash conversion target and a multi‑year plan to double FCF to >$3B by 2028 (~25% CAGR). On a pro forma basis (including full year issuer pro forma), revenue is expected to grow 5.1–5.7% with pro forma EBITDA up 7.2–8.4% and pro forma margin expansion of 95–110 bps; specific segment and near‑term guidance includes banking pro forma growth of 5.0–5.5% (adjusted banking >40% due to acquisition), capital markets revenue 5.5–6.5% (including ~95 bps M&A), and first‑quarter adjusted revenue growth of 29–30% (pro forma 5.5–6.2%), Q1 adjusted EBITDA up 33–35% (pro forma EBITDA 7.1–8.4%), and Q1 adjusted EPS $1.26–$1.30 (up 4–7%). The company also highlighted margin build blocks: a ~40‑bp TSA headwind, 80–85 bps of net cost savings, $30–40M of year‑1 synergies (20–30 bps), and 55–65 bps from leverage/mix; buybacks are paused to prioritize deleveraging.

Fidelity National Info Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Cash flow is a standout (strong operating cash flow and consistently high/free-cash-flow with good earnings quality), and the balance sheet is materially de-risked via rapid debt reduction. Offsetting this, the income statement has been volatile, with profitability stepping down in 2025 after a stronger 2024, raising durability concerns.
Income Statement
52
Neutral
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue10.68B10.13B9.83B9.72B13.88B
Gross Profit3.94B3.80B3.66B3.50B5.20B
EBITDA2.90B3.38B2.90B2.88B5.02B
Net Income382.00M1.45B-6.66B-16.72B417.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets33.49B33.78B54.97B63.28B82.93B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments599.00M834.00M440.00M456.00M2.01B
Total Debt4.01B11.54B19.34B20.41B20.88B
Total Liabilities19.59B18.08B35.92B35.87B35.40B
Stockholders Equity13.90B15.70B19.05B27.22B47.35B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow2.81B1.97B4.22B3.67B3.56B
Operating Cash Flow2.96B2.07B4.33B3.94B4.81B
Investing Cash Flow-3.19B8.14B-1.52B-373.00M-1.77B
Financing Cash Flow-1.18B-12.62B-3.32B-2.57B-2.54B

Fidelity National Info Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price45.29
Price Trends
50DMA
49.29
Negative
100DMA
56.82
Negative
200DMA
63.38
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-1.26
Positive
RSI
35.21
Neutral
STOCH
38.78
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For FIS, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 45.29 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 47.99, below the 50-day MA of 49.29, and below the 200-day MA of 63.38, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.26 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.21 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 38.78 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for FIS.

Fidelity National Info Risk Analysis

Fidelity National Info disclosed 32 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Fidelity National Info reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
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Fidelity National Info Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
74
Outperform
$11.07B26.5023.75%1.25%7.75%20.42%
72
Outperform
$18.07B22.9041.06%1.63%8.57%35.02%
71
Outperform
$4.15B21.9315.43%7.01%17.48%
68
Neutral
$30.17B10.6013.64%5.16%24.92%
62
Neutral
$18.44B13.266.20%1.25%-11.30%34.28%
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
61
Neutral
$23.30B89.952.68%2.40%4.26%-75.98%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
FIS
Fidelity National Info
45.29
-25.24
-35.79%
ACIW
ACI Worldwide
40.75
-11.13
-21.45%
BR
Broadridge Financial Solutions
154.79
-72.85
-32.00%
FISV
Fiserv
56.41
-151.73
-72.90%
GPN
Global Payments
65.88
-18.03
-21.49%
JKHY
Jack Henry & Associates
153.38
-17.03
-9.99%

Fidelity National Info Corporate Events

Executive/Board Changes
Fidelity National Info Announces Chief Product Technology Officer Resignation
Negative
Mar 20, 2026
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. disclosed that its Chief Product Technology Officer, Firdaus Bhathena, notified the company on March 18, 2026, of his decision to resign. His resignation is scheduled to become effective on March 20, 20...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Fidelity National Info Raises $6.8 Billion in Notes
Positive
Mar 11, 2026
On March 10, 2026, Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. completed a major U.S. dollar senior notes offering totaling $6.8 billion across fixed and floating rate tranches maturing between 2028 and 2031. The issuance, sold under an existing ...
Private Placements and Financing
Fidelity National Information Services Prices Multicurrency Senior Notes
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
On March 4, 2026, Fidelity National Information Services entered into an underwriting agreement with a syndicate of major investment banks for the issuance of $6.8 billion of U.S. dollar-denominated senior notes with maturities ranging from 2028 t...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Fidelity National Info Adds AI-Focused Independent Director
Positive
Jan 22, 2026
On January 19, 2026, Fidelity National Information Services’ board expanded from nine to ten members and elected Anil Srinivasa Chakravarthy as an independent director, effective January 20, 2026, with his initial term running until the 2026...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
FIS Completes Issuer Solutions Acquisition and Worldpay Divestiture
Positive
Jan 12, 2026
On January 9, 2026, FIS completed the acquisition of Global Payments’ Issuer Solutions business, formerly TSYS, and simultaneously sold its remaining 45% minority stake in merchant acquirer Worldpay to Global Payments, transactions originall...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 21, 2026