Analysts at William Blair have revised their earnings estimates for Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) for the fiscal year 2025. In a report released on October 29, 2023, analyst A. Jeffrey projected that Fiserv will achieve earnings of $8.51 per share, a significant decrease from the prior estimate of $10.16 per share. Currently, William Blair has assigned a “Market Perform” rating to Fiserv’s stock.
The consensus estimate for Fiserv’s full-year earnings stands at $10.23 per share. Additionally, William Blair outlined expectations for Fiserv’s quarterly earnings, forecasting $1.85 EPS for Q4 2025, $1.72 EPS for Q1 2026, $1.83 EPS for Q2 2026, $1.82 EPS for Q3 2026, and $1.90 EPS for Q4 2026. The firm also estimates earnings of $7.27 per share for FY2026 and $8.16 per share for FY2027.
Recent Financial Performance and Analyst Ratings
Fiserv reported its latest quarterly earnings on March 26, 2023, posting $1.91 earnings per share for the quarter. The company’s return on equity was recorded at 19.47%, with a net margin of 17.05%. Revenue for the quarter reached $4.32 billion.
Further evaluations from other analysts have also impacted Fiserv’s stock outlook. The Royal Bank of Canada recently set a price target of $85.00 and rated the stock as “outperform.” Conversely, the Goldman Sachs Group downgraded Fiserv from a “buy” rating to “neutral,” lowering its price target from $149.00 to $79.00. Mizuho maintains a more optimistic outlook, assigning a price objective of $145.00 and an “outperform” rating. Meanwhile, UBS Group has placed a price target of $75.00 on the stock with a “neutral” rating. Notably, Argus reiterated a “hold” rating.
Overall, eleven analysts have rated Fiserv with a Buy rating, while twenty-one have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Fiserv holds an average rating of “Hold” with a consensus price target of $131.95.
Market Performance and Investor Activity
As of Friday, shares of Fiserv opened at $66.57. The company maintains a quick ratio of 1.09 and a current ratio of 1.08, alongside a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15. Over the past year, Fiserv has experienced a low of $64.52 and a high of $238.59. The firm’s market capitalization stands at $36.19 billion, with a PE ratio of 10.29 and a P/E/G ratio of 0.56.
Recent months have seen notable movements among hedge funds regarding Fiserv stock. Activest Wealth Management significantly increased its holdings in Fiserv by 3,150.0% during the first quarter, now owning 130 shares valued at approximately $29,000 following the acquisition of an additional 126 shares. Other investors, including Abound Financial LLC and Hager Investment Management Services LLC, have also initiated new positions in Fiserv.
Institutional investors collectively hold 90.98% of Fiserv’s stock, highlighting strong interest from larger investment entities. As Fiserv continues to navigate these changes, its future performance will be closely monitored by analysts and investors alike.
