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Fiserv
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Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
$59.00
▲(12.51% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:08/06/26
The score is primarily supported by solid underlying financial quality (strong margins and consistent free-cash-flow generation) and a low earnings multiple. Offsetting this are cautious, lowered near-term growth/margin expectations from the latest earnings call and an elevated leverage profile, while technicals are only mildly supportive given the stock remains below longer-term moving averages.
Positive Factors
Strong free cash flow generation
Consistent high free cash flow and above‑100% quarterly conversion provide durable internal funding for debt paydown, strategic investment and buybacks. Reliable cash generation supports deleveraging, funds Project Elevate savings execution, and underpins longer‑term capital allocation flexibility.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage relative to peers
Higher leverage increases sensitivity to interest rates and limits strategic flexibility. Even with active liability management, sustained debt/EBITDA around 3x constrains capital allocation, raises refinancing risk if growth stalls, and makes margin or cash flow shortfalls more consequential over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong free cash flow generation
Consistent high free cash flow and above‑100% quarterly conversion provide durable internal funding for debt paydown, strategic investment and buybacks. Reliable cash generation supports deleveraging, funds Project Elevate savings execution, and underpins longer‑term capital allocation flexibility.
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Fiserv Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Operating Income by Segment
Shows operating profit for each business segment to reveal which areas are most profitable, where margins are expanding or contracting, and how segment-level performance affects overall earnings and capital allocation decisions.
Shows operating profit for each business segment to reveal which areas are most profitable, where margins are expanding or contracting, and how segment-level performance affects overall earnings and capital allocation decisions.
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Market Cap
$28.16B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)8.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1
Beta (1Y)0.50
Revenue Growth-1.17%
EPS Growth-13.24%
CountryUS
Employees38,000
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryInformation Technology Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.22
Shares Outstanding531,766,700
10 Day Avg. Volume5,849,879
30 Day Avg. Volume8,240,533
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.62
Price to Book (P/B)1.43
Price to Sales (P/S)1.74
P/FCF Ratio8.58
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$60.17Price Target Upside14.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering25
EPS Forecast (FY)7.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)$19.62B
Fiserv Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Fiserv, Inc. is a global provider of technology solutions for payments and financial services. Its operations are structured into three primary segments: Acceptance, Fintech, and Payments. The Acceptance segment enables businesses to process trans...
How the Company Makes Money
Fiserv primarily makes money by charging recurring and usage-based fees for payment processing and financial-services technology provided to banks/credit unions and merchants. Key revenue streams include: (1) Merchant acquiring and commerce soluti...
Fiserv Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 27, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: strong cash generation, meaningful commercial wins (Clover, Commerce Hub, Finxact), operational improvements (incident reduction) and balance-sheet actions are clear positives. However, notable near-term headwinds — including Argentina macro effects, delayed client implementations, hardware market softness, and incremental H2 investments that reduce margins — led to lowered H2 and full-year revenue/margin expectations. Management frames much of the weakness as timing/transition related and is pursuing portfolio review and targeted investments to drive medium-term improvement.Positive Updates
Strong Free Cash Flow and Conversion
Generated $1.1 billion in free cash flow in Q2 with free cash flow conversion of 112% for the quarter and a target of ~90% conversion for 2026 and beyond, supporting deleveraging and capital return.
Negative Updates
Revenue Declines and Lowered Full-Year Guidance
Q2 total company adjusted and organic revenue were $4.96 billion, down 4% and 5% year-over-year respectively; updated full-year organic revenue guidance narrowed to -1% to flat and adjusted operating margin to 31.0%–31.5%, reflecting weaker H2 expectations.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Free Cash Flow and Conversion
Generated $1.1 billion in free cash flow in Q2 with free cash flow conversion of 112% for the quarter and a target of ~90% conversion for 2026 and beyond, supporting deleveraging and capital return.
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Company Guidance
Fiserv updated 2026 guidance calling for second‑half adjusted revenue to grow about 2% (Q3 down low‑single digits, Q4 up ~mid‑single digits), which implies full‑year organic revenue of –1% to flat and adjusted revenue of about –1.5% to –0.5%; adjusted operating margin is expected to be ~31.0%–31.5% and adjusted EPS $7.20–$7.40. Management said the margin outlook reflects roughly 50 bps of incremental H2 technology/infrastructure investment, ~50 bps from Argentina anticipation and ~150–200 bps from lower/timed revenue, and they will invest >$100M in H2; capex is expected in the high‑single‑digits % of adjusted revenue and free‑cash‑flow conversion is targeted at ~90% for the year (Q2 FCF was $1.1B with 112% conversion; Q2 adjusted operating margin was 31.8% and Q2 adjusted EPS was $1.84). On capital and longer‑term targets they finished the quarter with gross debt/EBITDA below ~3.2x (targeting ~3x year‑end), repurchased 1.7M shares (~$100M) this quarter, issued $1B of eurobonds, have identified $500M+ of Project Elevate savings, and reaffirmed medium‑term goals of ~50 bps annual margin expansion starting 2027, >200 bps Project Elevate margin improvement by 2029 and double‑digit adjusted EPS CAGR for 2027–2029; merchant‑specific targets include Clover GPV growth of 10%–15% ex gateway conversion, mid‑single‑digit reported Clover revenue in 2026 and 15%–20% medium‑term Clover revenue growth.Fiserv Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
71
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 20.87B | 21.19B | 20.46B | 19.09B | 17.74B | 16.23B |
| Gross Profit | 9.85B | 12.58B | 12.44B | 11.42B | 9.74B | 8.10B |
| EBITDA | 6.88B | 8.96B | 8.84B | 8.02B | 6.83B | 5.56B |
| Net Income | 2.80B | 3.48B | 3.13B | 3.07B | 2.53B | 1.33B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 80.89B | 80.13B | 77.18B | 90.89B | 83.87B | 76.25B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 627.00M | 798.00M | 1.24B | 1.20B | 902.00M | 835.00M |
| Total Debt | 27.89B | 29.12B | 24.96B | 23.24B | 21.54B | 21.24B |
| Total Liabilities | 53.96B | 54.32B | 49.49B | 60.22B | 52.18B | 44.30B |
| Stockholders Equity | 26.90B | 25.79B | 27.07B | 29.86B | 30.83B | 30.95B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.93B | 4.30B | 5.06B | 3.77B | 3.14B | 2.87B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 5.83B | 6.06B | 6.63B | 5.16B | 4.62B | 4.03B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.72B | -2.52B | -2.40B | -1.07B | -2.11B | -1.63B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.05B | -3.83B | -4.17B | -4.36B | -2.48B | -761.00M |
Fiserv Technical Analysis
Negative
52.44
Price Trends
51.44
Positive
54.50
Negative
58.75
Negative
Market Momentum
0.03
Positive
49.34
Neutral
36.82
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For FISV, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 52.44 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 53.31, above the 50-day MA of 51.44, and below the 200-day MA of 58.75, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.03 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 49.34 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 36.82 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for FISV.
Fiserv Risk Analysis
Fiserv disclosed 36 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Fiserv 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
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Fiserv Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
85 Outperform | $21.15B | 19.14 | 40.25% | 2.62% | 8.53% | 35.29% | |
81 Outperform | $28.02B | 13.35 | 14.94% | 2.82% | 5.64% | -5.39% | |
79 Outperform | $12.11B | 24.43 | 24.03% | 1.58% | 6.66% | ― | |
75 Outperform | $48.16B | 14.39 | 33.03% | 4.71% | -0.64% | 5.69% | |
70 Outperform | $21.35B | 6.34 | 22.57% | 4.05% | 18.26% | 2280.55% | |
67 Neutral | $28.16B | 10.15 | 10.77% | ― | -1.17% | -13.24% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
* General Sector Average
FISV
Fiserv
52.44
-85.54
-61.99%
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184.82
-68.13
-26.93%
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63.06
-7.65
-10.82%
FIS
Fidelity National Info
40.47
-27.09
-40.10%
INFY
Infosys
12.03
-4.80
-28.53%
JKHY
Jack Henry & Associates
173.62
13.31
8.30%
Fiserv Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Fiserv Announces Leadership Transition in Financial Solutions Business
Neutral
Jul 7, 2026
On July 7, 2026, Fiserv President Dhivya Suryadevara resigned for “good reason,” with her departure from the president role effective the same day and her continued employment in a non-executive capacity through July 31, 2026 to suppor...
Private Placements and Financing
Fiserv Completes €1 Billion Eurobond Senior Notes Offering
Positive
Jun 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026, Fiserv, Inc. completed a public eurobond offering totaling €1 billion, issuing €500 million of 3.750% Senior Notes due 2030 and €500 million of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2034, under its long-standing indenture str...
Private Placements and Financing
Fiserv Announces €1 Billion Senior Notes Offering
Positive
Jun 17, 2026
On June 16, 2026, Fiserv, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement with a syndicate of major international banks to issue €500 million of 3.750% Senior Notes due 2030 and €500 million of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2034 in a registered ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Fiserv Announces Cash Tender Offers for Senior Notes
Positive
Jun 16, 2026
On June 16, 2026, Fiserv, Inc. launched cash tender offers for any and all of its outstanding 5.150% Senior Notes due 2027 and 4.400% Senior Notes due 2049, covering $750 million and $2 billion in principal, respectively. The consideration for eac...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial Disclosures
Fiserv Promotes Takis Georgakopoulos to Chief Executive Officer
Positive
Jun 15, 2026
On June 12, 2026, Michael P. Lyons resigned as chief executive officer and director of Fiserv, Inc., with the company stressing his departure was not due to disagreements and limiting his payout to accrued salary without severance or accelerated e...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Fiserv Shareholders Back Board, Pay and Governance Status Quo
Neutral
May 22, 2026
At its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 21, 2026, Fiserv investors elected eleven directors to serve until the next annual meeting, signaling continued support for the company’s existing board composition. Shareholders also approve...
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