Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) Given Neutral Rating at B. Riley Financial

Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating restated by equities research analysts at B. Riley Financial in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They presently have a $60.00 price target on the business services provider’s stock, up from their prior price target of $51.00. B. Riley Financial‘s price objective points to a potential downside of 1.01% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently weighed in on FISV. Bank of America began coverage on Fiserv in a research note on Thursday, October 15th. They issued an “underperform” rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock. UBS Group set a $60.00 target price on shares of Fiserv and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Fiserv from $57.00 to $53.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Truist Financial set a $51.00 price objective on shares of Fiserv and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $54.00 target price on shares of Fiserv in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nineteen have given a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Fiserv presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $61.41.

Fiserv Trading Up 3.8%

FISV traded up $2.21 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $60.61. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,911,836 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,529,655. The firm has a market cap of $32.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.63, a PEG ratio of 5.19 and a beta of 0.85. Fiserv has a 52-week low of $43.87 and a 52-week high of $70.41. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $48.74 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $54.64.

Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 3rd. The business services provider reported $1.75 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.72 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $4.85 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.85 billion. Fiserv had a net margin of 13.42% and a return on equity of 15.80%. Fiserv’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Fiserv will post 7.25 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Fiserv news, Director Lance Fritz purchased 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 7th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $51.95 per share, for a total transaction of $519,500.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 27,207 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,413,403.65. This trade represents a 58.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.06% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. William Mack & Associates Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Fiserv in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Next Level Wealth Planning LLC bought a new position in Fiserv during the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Keating Financial Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Fiserv in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in Fiserv in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. boosted its position in shares of Fiserv by 49.3% during the 3rd quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. now owns 854 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 282 shares in the last quarter. 90.98% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Fiserv News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Fiserv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Fiserv reported adjusted third-quarter EPS of $1.75, topping the $1.72 consensus estimate, and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. Revenue was roughly in line with expectations. Fiserv Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company doubled its Project Elevate cost-savings target to $1 billion from $500 million and plans to repurchase $500 million of shares in the fourth quarter. Reports say it has eliminated 3,000 employee and contractor positions since June, supporting the cost-reduction effort. Fiserv Doubles Down on Cost Cuts, Renews Focus on Buybacks
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst actions were broadly supportive: Argus upgraded FISV to Buy with a $72 target, while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its target to $70 and kept an Outperform rating. Morgan Stanley lifted its target to $61 but maintained Equal Weight.
• Positive Sentiment: Fiserv’s October Small Business Index showed sales up 2.3% year over year, its strongest annual gain since July 2025, offering a modest sign of improving activity. Fiserv Small Business Index Shows Sales Momentum Heading into Holiday Season
• Negative Sentiment: Results still show operating pressure: GAAP revenue fell about 1%, organic revenue was flat, and adjusted EPS declined from $2.04 a year earlier. A $6.45 billion goodwill impairment drove a GAAP loss, while reports cite shrinking margins, particularly in Merchant Solutions. Fiserv Wants AI to Fix What Decades of Payments Growth Made Expensive
• Negative Sentiment: After its sharp earnings-related advance, a technical analysis article says FISV is overbought near $59 resistance, raising the possibility of consolidation or a reversal if sellers emerge. Stock of the Day: Is This the Top for Fiserv?

Fiserv Company Profile

Fiserv, Inc is a global financial technology company that provides payment, banking, and commerce solutions to financial institutions, merchants, and other businesses. Its services support electronic payments, card processing, digital banking, account processing, fraud prevention, and related financial workflows.

The company’s offerings include merchant acceptance and payments technology, issuer processing, digital banking platforms, core account-processing systems, electronic bill payment, and data-driven financial services.