Fiserv Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q1 Results

Fiserv, Inc FI reported upbeat fiscal first-quarter 2025 results on Thursday.

The company reported quarterly revenue growth of 5% year-over-year to $5.13 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.84 billion. Growth was 5% in the Merchant Solutions segment and 6% in the Financial Solutions segment.

Adjusted revenue increased 5% year-over-year to $4.79 billion. The financial technology and services provider's adjusted EPS of $2.14 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.07.

“First quarter adjusted earnings per share results exceeded expectations, and demonstrate once again, the resilience, consistency and sustainable growth of the Fiserv franchise,” said Frank Bisignano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fiserv. “The construction of the company is what makes Fiserv differentiated, successful and future-proofed, with two market-leading segments — Merchant and Financial Solutions — that are naturally positioned to serve business and financial institution clients as they are increasingly interconnected.”

Fiserv reiterated organic revenue growth of 10%-12% and adjusted EPS outlook of $10.10-$10.30, representing growth of 15%-17% Y/Y versus the $10.22 analyst consensus.

Fiserv shares gained 1.5% to trade at $179.54 on Friday.

These analysts made changes to their price targets on Fiserv following earnings announcement.

BMO Capital analyst Rufus Hone maintained Fiserv with an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $254 to $232.
UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo maintained the stock with a Buy and lowered the price target from $265 to $255.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Vasundhara Govil maintained Fiserv with an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $260 to $240.

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