Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:FIS – Free Report) had its price objective lowered by TD Cowen from $89.00 to $78.00 in a research note released on Wednesday morning,Fidelity reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the information technology services provider’s stock.
Several other research firms have also commented on FIS. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and set a $70.00 price target on shares of Fidelity National Information Services in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Fidelity National Information Services in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Stephens lowered their target price on Fidelity National Information Services from $90.00 to $85.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on shares of Fidelity National Information Services from $72.00 to $70.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on Fidelity National Information Services from $80.00 to $65.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Fidelity National Information Services has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $70.50.
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Fidelity National Information Services Stock Down 0.5%
Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:FIS – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The information technology services provider reported $1.68 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.69 by ($0.01). Fidelity National Information Services had a return on equity of 21.21% and a net margin of 3.58%.The firm had revenue of $2.81 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.74 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.40 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Fidelity National Information Services has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.260-1.300 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.220-6.320 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Fidelity National Information Services will post 5.74 EPS for the current year.
Fidelity National Information Services Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 24th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 10th will be issued a $0.44 dividend. This is an increase from Fidelity National Information Services’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 10th. Fidelity National Information Services’s dividend payout ratio is presently 219.18%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Fidelity National Information Services
In other Fidelity National Information Services news, Director Jeffrey A. Goldstein acquired 941 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $64.11 per share, for a total transaction of $60,327.51. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 14,529 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $931,454.19. This trade represents a 6.93% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Fidelity National Information Services
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Fidelity National Information Services by 21.9% in the third quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 835 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $55,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. BOKF NA increased its position in Fidelity National Information Services by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. BOKF NA now owns 28,031 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $1,848,000 after purchasing an additional 159 shares during the period. Fiduciary Trust Co raised its holdings in Fidelity National Information Services by 4.9% during the 3rd quarter. Fiduciary Trust Co now owns 3,465 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $228,000 after purchasing an additional 161 shares during the last quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Fidelity National Information Services by 3.1% in the 2nd quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 5,426 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $442,000 after purchasing an additional 162 shares during the period. Finally, FJ Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Fidelity National Information Services by 4.7% during the 2nd quarter. FJ Capital Management LLC now owns 3,600 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $293,000 after acquiring an additional 163 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 96.23% of the company’s stock.
Fidelity National Information Services News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Fidelity National Information Services this week:
- Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen set a new $78 price target, signaling continued bullish conviction from some analysts which can limit downside. FIS Given New $78.00 Price Target at TD Cowen
- Positive Sentiment: Short interest dropped ~21.7% in February to ~12.5M shares (≈2.4% of float). Reduced short activity can remove a layer of selling pressure and dampen volatility. Short Interest Report
- Neutral Sentiment: Argus and several outlets discuss FIS’s product roadmap (including an AI risk suite) and 2025 results — these could provide a longer-term narrative boost if execution follows, but clarity on revenue/profit impact is still evolving. Will FIS’s 2025 Results and New AI Risk Suite Redefine Fidelity National’s (FIS) Fintech Narrative?
- Neutral Sentiment: Market-wide volatility (S&P 500 futures) is cited as context for trading; that macro pressure can move FIS independently of company-specific fundamentals. Fidelity Strategically As S&P 500 Futures Reflect Market Volatility
- Negative Sentiment: Raymond James cut its target to $60 (from $82) despite an Outperform rating — downward revisions from well-known desks are pressuring the stock. Raymond James Adjusts Price Target on FIS to $60
- Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its target to $67 (from $81) while keeping an Overweight rating — another downgrade that may prompt near-term selling. Wells Fargo Adjusts Price Target on FIS to $67
- Negative Sentiment: Several other shops cut targets (Susquehanna to $55, Keefe Bruyette to $72, Wolfe to $70, Citi to $53), collectively signaling reduced near-term confidence and adding selling pressure. Multiple Analyst Target Changes
- Negative Sentiment: FIS announced proposed offerings of Euro- and USD-denominated senior notes to repay short-term debt tied to the Global Payments Issuer Solutions acquisition — markets often view new debt issuance around big acquisitions as an execution and leverage risk. FIS Announces Proposed Offerings of Senior Notes
About Fidelity National Information Services
Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE: FIS) is a global provider of financial technology solutions and services for banks, capital markets firms, merchants and corporations. The company develops and delivers software, processing, and outsourcing services that support core banking, payments and merchant acquiring, wealth and retirement platforms, risk and compliance, and trading and capital markets operations. Its offerings include cloud-based and on-premises core banking systems, card processing and gateway services, e-commerce and point-of-sale payment solutions, and a range of back-office and advisory services designed to automate and modernize financial operations.
FIS serves a broad international client base across North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region through a combination of direct clients and partner channels.
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