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Fiserv Stock: Is FI Underperforming the Technology Sector?![]() With a market cap of $89.8 billion, Fiserv, Inc. (FI) is a global provider of financial services and payments technology solutions. Operating through its Merchant Solutions and Financial Solutions segments, the company serves a diverse client base, including banks, credit unions, merchants, fintechs, and public sector entities across the U.S., EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and Fiserv fits this criterion perfectly. Fiserv’s offerings span digital commerce, mobile payments, fraud protection, core banking, and real-time payments, with growth driven by innovation, strategic acquisitions, and an expanding global client base. Shares of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company have dipped 32.1% from its 52-week high of $238.59. Over the past three months, Fiserv's shares have declined 31.8%, lagging behind the First Trust Expanded Technology ETF's (XPND) return of 5.8% during the same period. ![]() In the longer term, FI stock has dropped 21.1% on a YTD basis, underperforming XPND’s 4.6% rise. Moreover, shares of the financial services technology company have increased 9.2% over the past 52 weeks, compared to XPND’s 21.4% gain over the same time frame. The stock has fallen below its 50-day moving average since early-March and its 200-day moving average since late-April. ![]() Despite Fiserv reporting strong Q1 2025 adjusted EPS of $2.14, beating the consensus estimate and rising 13.8% year-over-year, shares of FI tumbled 18.5% on Apr. 24. Adjusted revenue of $4.8 billion missed the estimate, with processing and services revenues of $4 billion falling short of the expectation. Additionally, Merchant Solutions' revenue came in at $2.4 billion, missing projections despite a 5.3% year-over-year rise, while the company’s long-term debt surged to $27 billion. In comparison with its rival, Accenture plc (ACN) has outperformed FI, with a 11.1% increase over the past 52 weeks and a decline of 11.1% on a YTD basis. Despite the stock’s weak performance, analysts are bullish on FI. The stock has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy” from the 37 analysts covering the stock, and it is currently trading below the mean price target of $221.34. On the date of publication, Sohini Mondal did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. |
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