Mufg Securities Americas Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 14,490 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $973,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Oakworth Capital Inc. acquired a new position in Fiserv during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Private Wealth Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Fiserv during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. American National Bank & Trust acquired a new position in Fiserv during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Kimelman & Baird LLC acquired a new position in Fiserv during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Goodman Advisory Group LLC acquired a new position in Fiserv during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.98% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Fiserv
Here are the key news stories impacting Fiserv this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Fiserv reiterated its 2026 outlook and said the CEO transition is effective immediately, which may help reassure investors that near-term financial targets have not changed. Fiserv Announces Leadership Transition
- Positive Sentiment: Some commentary noted that Fiserv’s fundamentals and value case may still be intact despite the selloff, with one high-profile investor reportedly touting the stock after the CEO exit. Michael Burry touts Fiserv stock after CEO exit extends slump
- Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley kept a Hold rating and a $65 price target, suggesting analysts see the leadership change as a complication but not necessarily a broken long-term thesis. Fiserv: Hold Rating Reiterated as Leadership Changes Offset by Maintained 2026 Outlook and Unchanged $65 Price Target
- Negative Sentiment: The abrupt CEO departure triggered investor uncertainty about execution, strategy, and continuity, driving a sharp selloff in Fiserv shares. Why Fiserv Plunged Today
- Negative Sentiment: Market reaction was further weighed by reports of unusual put buying and a shareholder investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty, adding to governance concerns. Shareholder Alert: Wisconsin Firm Ademi LLP Investigates Claims of Breach of Fiduciary Duty against Fiserv, Inc
Fiserv Stock Performance
Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The business services provider reported $1.79 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.22. The business had revenue of $4.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.73 billion. Fiserv had a return on equity of 17.46% and a net margin of 15.17%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 2.0% on a year-over-year basis. Fiserv has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.000-8.300 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Fiserv, Inc. will post 8.14 earnings per share for the current year.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Mizuho lowered their price objective on Fiserv from $100.00 to $90.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. B. Riley Financial lowered their price objective on Fiserv from $69.00 to $66.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered their price objective on Fiserv from $50.00 to $40.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. UBS Group set a $65.00 price objective on Fiserv and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $78.00 price objective on Fiserv in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-five have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $82.23.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on FISV
Fiserv Profile
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.
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