Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) Price Target Cut to $70.00 by Analysts at Stephens

Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) had its target price reduced by investment analysts at Stephens from $75.00 to $70.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “equal weight” rating on the business services provider’s stock. Stephens’ price objective would indicate a potential upside of 10.67% from the stock’s current price.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on FISV. Seaport Research Partners cut shares of Fiserv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating on shares of Fiserv in a research report on Monday, January 12th. B. Riley Financial dropped their price target on Fiserv from $105.00 to $76.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Argus reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Fiserv in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada set a $85.00 price target on shares of Fiserv and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Fiserv currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $111.89.

Fiserv Stock Up 1.1%

Shares of NASDAQ:FISV opened at $63.25 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $34.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.78, a P/E/G ratio of 3.44 and a beta of 0.78. Fiserv has a 12-month low of $57.79 and a 12-month high of $238.59. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $66.17 and a 200 day simple moving average of $96.66. The company has a quick ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15.

Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The business services provider reported $1.99 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.90 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $4.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.78 billion. Fiserv had a return on equity of 19.47% and a net margin of 17.05%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.51 earnings per share. Fiserv has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.000-8.300 EPS. Analysts predict that Fiserv will post 10.23 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Fiserv

In other Fiserv news, insider Adam L. Rosman purchased 7,900 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were purchased at an average price of $63.19 per share, with a total value of $499,201.00. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 61,285 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,872,599.15. The trade was a 14.80% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Paul M. Todd acquired 17,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The stock was bought at an average price of $62.41 per share, for a total transaction of $1,060,970.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 24,453 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,526,111.73. The trade was a 228.10% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.75% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vestcor Inc bought a new stake in Fiserv during the fourth quarter worth about $709,000. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S bought a new position in Fiserv during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $15,791,000. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Fiserv in the 4th quarter worth approximately $269,000. PBU The Pension Fund of Early Childhood & Youth Educators purchased a new stake in shares of Fiserv in the 4th quarter valued at $13,419,000. Finally, Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund bought a new stake in Fiserv in the fourth quarter worth $6,407,000. Institutional investors own 90.98% of the company’s stock.

Key Fiserv News

Here are the key news stories impacting Fiserv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat and management messaging: Fiserv reported adjusted EPS above consensus and management emphasized progress on its “OneFiserv” plan and cost discipline, which investors interpreted as evidence the company is stabilizing after a difficult year. Why Fiserv Is Up 7.7% After Q4 Beat And 2026 Cautious Outlook Pivot
• Positive Sentiment: Operational signals of improvement: Management highlighted revenue growth in parts of the business and early benefits from platform modernization, helping the market reward perceived stabilization and strategy execution. Fiserv Sees Restaurant and Retail Softness as Revenues Climb 4%
• Neutral Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance set (8.00–8.30 EPS): Fiserv provided an EPS range that is close to Street expectations but reflects a cautious tone; investors are parsing whether the midpoint and underlying assumptions justify the new multi‑year outlook. Company Press Release & Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue and end‑market mix were mixed: overall revenue was roughly flat/soft versus prior year and management flagged restaurant and retail weakness — this limits upside until durable end‑market recovery appears. Q4 Revenue Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution and downgrades: some firms are sticking to or lowering ratings (William Blair reiterated a Hold; Northcoast downgraded to Neutral), signaling skepticism about sustained growth and valuation recovery. Analyst Coverage Northcoast Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Investor hedging / bearish activity: unusually large put‑option volume and active short interest dynamics suggest some traders are positioning for downside or volatility in the near term (monitor days‑to‑cover and option skew).
• Negative Sentiment: Some investors reacted negatively: at least one asset manager disclosed selling Fiserv citing an earnings surprise comment, showing not all shareholders view the quarter as a clear recovery. Matrix Asset Management Sold Fiserv

About Fiserv

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.