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FISERV INC

Fiserv

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Fiserv is a leading provider of core processing and complementary services, such as electronic funds transfer, payment processing, and loan processing, for US banks and credit unions, with a focus on small and midsize banks. Through the merger with First Data in 2019, Fiserv also provides payment processing services for merchants. About 10% of the company's revenue is generated internationally.

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<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance upgraded Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $246 to $260. Fiserv shares closed at $222.01 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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This Charles Schwab Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Wednesday

Across the recent three months, 12 analysts have shared their insights on Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Fiserv, presenting an average target of $261.25, a high estimate of $270.00, and a low estimate of $233.00. Marking an increase of 8.48%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $240.83. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743602481_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Fiserv is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Will Nance</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$246.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Anderson</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vasundhara Govil</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$238.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Bauch</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Markgraff</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Nabhan</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ole Slorer</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$267.00</td>
<td>$258.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rufus Hone</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$233.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Bauch</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashwin Shirvaikar</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$233.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Fiserv. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Fiserv compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Fiserv's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Fiserv's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Fiserv analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Fiserv: A Closer Look</h2>
Fiserv is a leading provider of core processing and complementary services, such as electronic funds transfer, payment processing, and loan processing, for US banks and credit unions, with a focus on small and midsize banks. Through the merger with First Data in 2019, Fiserv also provides payment processing services for merchants. About 10% of the company's revenue is generated internationally.
<h3>Breaking Down Fiserv's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Fiserv's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 6.79%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Fiserv's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 17.86% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Fiserv's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.42%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Fiserv's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.2%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.92.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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12 Analysts Have This To Say About Fiserv

Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance upgrades Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $246 to $260.

Price Target

Goldman Sachs Upgrades Fiserv to Buy, Raises Price Target to $260

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Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.7%. Currently, Fiserv has a market capitalization of $123.95 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FI: If an investor had bought $1000 of FI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,488.23 today based on a price of $220.83 for FI at the time of writing.
<h3>Fiserv's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Fiserv Stock In The Last 5 Years

Looking into the current session, Fiserv Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) shares are trading at $219.21, after a 1.12% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 5.37%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 38.20%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743091273_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Fiserv P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 90.81 in the Financial Services industry, Fiserv Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 41.21. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for Fiserv

Frank Bisignano, Chairman and CEO at Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), reported a large exercise of company stock options on March 25, according to a new SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000798354/000079835425000082//Archives/edgar/data/798354/000079835425000082/0000798354-25-000082-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday revealed that Bisignano, Chairman and CEO at Fiserv in the Financials sector, exercised stock options for 159,636 shares of FI stock. The exercise price of the options was $112.87 per share.
The latest update on Wednesday morning shows Fiserv shares up by 0.36%, trading at $223.42. At this price, Bisignano's 159,636 shares are worth $17,647,759.
<h3>About Fiserv</h3>
Fiserv is a leading provider of core processing and complementary services, such as electronic funds transfer, payment processing, and loan processing, for US banks and credit unions, with a focus on small and midsize banks. Through the merger with First Data in 2019, Fiserv also provides payment processing services for merchants. About 10% of the company's revenue is generated internationally.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Fiserv's Journey</h3>
Revenue Growth: Fiserv's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 6.79%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: Achieving a high gross margin of 61.55%, the company performs well in terms of cost management and profitability within its sector.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Fiserv's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.663121.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Fiserv's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.92, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Assessing Valuation Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 41.38 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 6.33 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Fiserv's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 16.82, Fiserv's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
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<h3>Why Insider Activity Matters in Finance</h3>
Considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Exploring Key Transaction Codes</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Major Decision: Frank Bisignano Exercises Options, Realizing $17.65M At Fiserv

President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&#8216;s&nbsp;nominee to run the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/social-security">Social Security Administration</a>, Frank Bisignano, was questioned during a Tuesday Senate hearing about customer service improvements, erroneous payments and the potential privatization of the agency.&nbsp;
Bisignano previously served as CEO of Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), when the financial tech company's stock price more than doubled. He was also co-COO at JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and held other senior positions at Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>). Fortune Magazine <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/01/30/who-is-frank-bisignano-social-security-administration-trump-appointee-first-data-fiserv/">referred </a>to Bisignano&#8217;s &#8220;unmatched record as a crisis manager&#8221; who rebuilt Citigroup's decimated back-office operations after 9/11. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A New Career Path</h2>
Asked where he stood on Elon Musk's efforts via DOGE to cut costs at the agency by firing workers and closing offices, Bisignano replied, &#8220;My objective is to come in and motivate the workforce we have &#8230; to be able to get our job right the first time for the American public.&#8221;
During Tuesday&#8217;s hearing, Bisignano said he plans to use artificial intelligence to identify and weed out fraud, waste and abuse within the system. He repeatedly referred to the current 1% payment error rate, which he says is &#8220;five decimal places too high.&#8221; 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meanwhile, A Growing Crisis At SSA</h2>
The Washington Post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/03/25/social-security-phones-doge-cuts/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=newsletter&amp;carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F41c4f66%2F67e2d84d7347ac0732c0908f%2F59728921ae7e8a1cf4aab576%2F11%2F63%2F67e2d84d7347ac0732c0908f">reported</a> Tuesday that the SSA website crashed four times in 10 days this month and the agency is in a deep crisis.
"The federal agency that delivers $1.5 trillion a year in earned benefits to 73 million retired workers, their survivors and poor and disabled Americans is engulfed in crisis, further undermining its ability to provide reliable and quick service to vulnerable customers,&#8221; wrote the outlet. 
Former Labor Secretary <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/topic/robert-reich">Robert Reich</a> contends the SSA is not in crisis because it's running out of money and that raising the cap slightly on income subject to Social Security taxes would put the agency "in good shape forever."
Reich also <a href="https://robertreich.substack.com/p/why-social-security-is-in-the-worst?utm_source=substack&amp;publication_id=365422&amp;post_id=159585835&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;utm_campaign=email-share&amp;triggerShare=true&amp;isFreemail=true&amp;r=wlhj&amp;triedRedirect=true">says</a> Musk is "dead wrong" in his fraud accusations because "Social Security has a payment accuracy rate of 99.7 percent. None of Musk's businesses comes close to matching that degree of accuracy."
Administrative costs, which Musk has bashed as wasteful, comprise only 0.5%, which Reich says are "the lowest by far of any large program in the public or private sector."
Though Trump swore he'd never touch Social Security, by empowering Musk, who has called the SSA a "Ponzi scheme," some say the buck stops with the president.
"What's going on is the destruction of the agency from the inside out, and it's accelerating," Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) told the Washington Post. "What they're doing now is unconscionable." 
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On CNBC's &#8220;Halftime Report Final Trades,&#8221; Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management named Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43685595/chevron-announces-about-20-workforce-reduction-in-cost-saving-initiative-responsible-leadership-requires-taking-these-steps">his final trade</a>.
On Feb. 12, Chevron announced plans to slash its workforce by up to 20% and intends to commence major layoffs this year, aiming to complete the majority by the end of 2026. The move is part of a broader cost-cutting plan, with the company targeting a reduction of $2 billion to $3 billion by the end of 2026, reported CNBC
Jason Snipe of Odyssey Capital Advisors said he likes Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>). On March 19, Fiserv announced that it had acquired CCV, a payment solutions provider in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, to drive growth in the European market.
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Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners picked UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) as his final trade.
On Thursday, UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx will align payment models more closely to the costs pharmacies may face due to manufacturer pricing actions. The company plans a full implementation by January 2028.
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<li>Chevron shares gained 0.4% to close at $164.77 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Fiserv rose 0.7% to settle at $221.79 during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>UnitedHealth Group shares gained 1.6% to close at $511.30 on Thursday.</li>
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Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 8.66% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.74%. Currently, Fiserv has a market capitalization of $118.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In FI: If an investor had bought $100 of FI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $2,277.26 today based on a price of $211.33 for FI at the time of writing.
<h3>Fiserv's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741815073_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Fiserv Stock In The Last 20 Years

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Fiserv. Our analysis of options history for Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 22% of traders were bullish, while 66% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $279,410, and 3 were calls, valued at $85,850.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $210.0 to $250.0 for Fiserv over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Fiserv options trades today is 120.0 with a total volume of 1,349.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Fiserv's big money trades within a strike price range of $210.0 to $250.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Fiserv Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741629737_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$119.9K</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$39.7K</td>
<td align="right">202</td>
<td align="right">391</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$34.9</td>
<td>$34.0</td>
<td>$34.9</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">198</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Fiserv</h3>
Fiserv is a leading provider of core processing and complementary services, such as electronic funds transfer, payment processing, and loan processing, for US banks and credit unions, with a focus on small and midsize banks. Through the merger with First Data in 2019, Fiserv also provides payment processing services for merchants. About 10% of the company's revenue is generated internationally.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Fiserv, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Fiserv's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,361,204, the FI's price is down by -1.7%, now at $214.33. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Fiserv</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $267.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on Fiserv, which currently sits at a price target of $270. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Fiserv, maintaining a target price of $265. 
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Fiserv's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) is &#8220;one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FI">greatest fintechs.&#8221;</a>
As per recent news, Fiserv announced on March 3 that it had completed its acquisition of Payfare Inc.
When asked about Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>), he said, &#8220;I kind of like the idea as a spec.&#8221;
On the earnings front, Farmland Partners, on Feb. 19, reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 FFO guidance above estimates.
Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) reported a &#8220;bad&#8221; quarter, Cramer said, &#8220;There are several things that are definite misses. It does deserve to trade lower.&#8221;
On Feb. 25, Sempra posted fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.50 per share, missing market estimates of $1.60 per share. The company's sales came in at $3.76 billion, falling short of expectations of $4.36 billion.
When asked about Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>), he said, &#8220;We're going to have to hold off.&#8221;
On Feb. 28, Recursion Pharmaceuticals posted worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) is a &#8220;meme&#8221; stock,&#8221; the Mad Money host said. &#8220;It is not trading on the fundamentals.&#8221;
As per the recent earnings report, Rigetti Computing, on March 5, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.3 million, missing a Street consensus estimate of $2.5 million according to data from Benzinga Pro.
Cramer recommended to own ONEOK, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>). &#8220;I think ONEOK may be the best-run pipeline company in the country,&#8221; he added.
Supporting his view, ONEOK, on Feb. 24, posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.
&#8220;There are still remedies that are needed. Until all the remedies happen, I am not going to approve it,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>).
On March 3, JPMorgan maintained an Underweight rating on the stock, saying its filling revealed material weaknesses.
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<li>Recursion Pharmaceuticals shares climbed 5.6% to close at $6.59 on Friday.</li>
<li>ONEOK shares fell 0.2% to settle at $89.57.</li>
<li>Farmland Partners shares gained 0.5% to close at $11.15.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer shares gained 3.2% to close at $38.24 on Friday.</li>
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stripe">Stripe</a> just pulled off a massive growth spurt, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/payments">the payments giants</a> should be paying attention. According to JPMorgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang, the private fintech powerhouse processed a staggering $1.4 trillion in volume last year, a 38% year-over-year jump that left competitors in the dust. 
For context, Huang highlights that Stripe's incremental volume growth alone &#8211; $400 billion &#8211; was more than a quarter of Visa Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Mastercard Inc.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) combined growth and nearly twice the annual gross payment volume (GPV) of Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) and Toast Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>) combined.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stripe's AI Play: The Payment Backbone Of OpenAI &amp; Anthropic</h2>
If AI is the future, Stripe is already its financial backbone. Huang points out that every AI company on the Forbes AI 50 that sells online &#8211; OpenAI, Anthropic, Midjourney, Perplexity, and others &#8211; processes payments through Stripe. 
He notes that these AI firms are scaling at unprecedented speeds, with the top 100 AI startups on Stripe reaching $5 million in annualized revenue within 24 months, compared to 37 months for SaaS firms in 2018.
For investors seeking exposure to this AI-driven payments boom, Huang sees potential in publicly traded payment giants. The Global X FinTech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINX#NYSE">FINX</a>) and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) hold stakes in key Stripe competitors like PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), Block and Adyen NV (OTCOK:ADYEY).
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Huang also highlights Stripe's growing focus on Stablecoins, which took a leap forward with last month's acquisition of Bridge. Unlike past crypto hype cycles, Stripe sees real-world use cases: corporate treasury, remittances, and payments in low-card penetration markets. 
Huang notes that PayPal's $PYUSD stablecoin is already advancing in this space, raising the question of whether Stripe's move will accelerate adoption across the industry.
With Stripe increasingly competing against Adyen, PayPal's Braintree, and Fiserv Inc.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) Carat, Huang sees a rapidly shifting payments landscape.
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Fiserv's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) short percent of float has risen 15.93% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.33 million shares sold short, which is 1.31% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.54 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Fiserv Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740680132_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Fiserv has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Fiserv's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Fiserv's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.63%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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What Does the Market Think About Fiserv?

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When it comes to share buyback authorizations, not all programs create equal value. A $1 billion repurchase program can have a very different impact depending on the size of the company authorizing it.
The greater the value of the buyback program compared to the size of the company, the more positive an impact it could have on earnings per share (EPS).
Thus, looking at the size of a company&#39;s total buyback capacity versus its overall value helps determine how significant an impact buybacks could have on the share price. Below are three firms that now have buyback capacity equal to close to 10% or more of their market capitalization. This percentage is large and could have a significant positive impact on shares.
However, it is important to note that just because a company plans to buy back shares doesn&#39;t automatically mean shares will rise. All figures below use data and prices as of the Feb. 24 market close unless otherwise indicated.
<h2>Fiserv: Big-Time Buyback Capacity With a History of Utilizing It</h2>
First is payments company <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/FI/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Fiserv (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fi#NYSE">FI</a>). The company <a href="https://investors.fiserv.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/104/fiserv-announces-share-repurchase-authorization" rel="noopener" target="_blank">recently announced</a> a buyback authorization of 60 million shares, in addition to any other repurchase authorization still outstanding. On its Feb. 5 earnings call, Fiserv executives announced that they ended 2024 with 18 million shares in buyback authorization. Thus, the firm&#39;s total buyback capacity is approximately 78 million shares now.
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Although most companies quote their buybacks in dollar figures, investors can calculate the dollar figure with some quick math.
Multiplying 78 million by Fiserv&#39;s share price of $232 puts the value of its buyback capacity at over $18 billion. With a market cap of $130 billion, the company&#39;s buyback capacity is large, equal to nearly 14% of its value.
Fiserv has a strong history of actually using the buyback capacity it has authorized. In 2024, the company spent $5.5 billion on repurchases. That figure has been rising steadily since 2022. That year, the company only repurchased $2.5 billion worth of shares. This is an increase in buyback spending of 120%.
It moderately outpaces the 103% rise in Fiserv shares from the end of 2022 to the beginning of 2025. This indicates that the firm is continuing to aggressively repurchase shares despite the strong rise in its stock price.
<h2>Analog Devices: Chip Stock With Large Buyback Capacity and Notable Tech Dividend Payer</h2>
Next up is <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/ADI/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Analog Devices (NASDAQ: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adi#NASDAQ">ADI</a>). The <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/compare-stocks/semiconductor-stocks/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">semiconductor</a> company recently announced a new <a href="https://investor.analog.com/news-releases/news-release-details/analog-devices-raises-quarterly-dividend-8-and-increases-share" rel="noopener" target="_blank">buyback program of $10 billion</a>. This brings its total buyback capacity to approximately $11.5 billion. Compared to its market cap of over $117 billion, the company&#39;s repurchase capacity is equal to 9.8% of the firm&#39;s value.
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In addition to adding substantial buyback capacity, the firm also announced a substantial increase to its dividend of 8%. This gives Analog an indicated dividend yield of nearly 1.7%.
Although that&#39;s not impressive compared to many firms, this yield is strong compared to firms in its sector and industry.&nbsp;
Compared to U.S. large-cap tech stocks, this yield is among the top 20 largest. When looking at U.S. large-cap semiconductor stocks, it is in the top six.
Analog Devices uses its buyback capacity much more slowly than Fiserv. Over the past 21 years, Analog has repurchased an average of $760 million worth of shares each year.
However, this slower pace could be a sign that the firm is more selective in repurchasing shares. For example, repurchasing shares when the company&#39;s value is lower can mean that each dollar spent goes further.
<h2>Allison Transmission: Strong Buyback Capacity Stock Achieving Record Revenue and Earnings</h2>
Last is <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/ALSN/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Allison Transmission (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/alsn#NYSE">ALSN</a>). The company recently announced an <a href="https://ir.allisontransmission.com/news-releases/news-release-details/allison-transmission-announces-8-increase-quarterly-dividend-1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">additional $1 billion share buyback authorization</a>. This brings its total buyback capacity to $5 billion.
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With a market capitalization of $8.4 billion, this capacity equates to a massive 59% of the firm&#39;s value.
In 2024, the company spent more than $250 million on buying back shares. While low compared to its current capacity, this pace is significant compared to its relatively low market cap.
Allison may not be a typical high-flying stock, yet it has posted an impressive total return of 163% over the last three years. That is over three times higher than the total return of the <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/types-of-stock/sp-500-stocks/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">S&amp;P 500</a> over that period and the highest return of the firms on this list.
In 2024, Allison reported&nbsp;<a href="https://ir.allisontransmission.com/news-releases/news-release-details/allison-transmission-announces-record-fourth-quarter-and-full-0" rel="noopener" target="_blank">record full-year sales</a> of $3.2 billion and record diluted EPS of $8.31. These numbers increased by 6% and 12% compared to 2023, respectively.
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Payfare Inc. ("Payfare" or the "Company") (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#TSX">PAY</a>) (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYFRF#OTCQX">PYFRF</a>) announced today that the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the "Court") has issued a final order approving the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") pursuant to which 1517452 B.C. Ltd. (the "Purchaser"), an affiliate of Fiserv, Inc. ("Fiserv") will acquire all of the issued and outstanding Class A Common shares of Payfare.

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The Social Security Administration is facing new uncertainties following the resignation of its acting commissioner. Michelle King stepped down after refusing to grant access to sensitive Social Security recipient information to the Department of Government Efficiency. Her departure has raised concerns among <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43592816/social-security-beneficiaries-have-every-reason-to-be-alarmed-by-musks-access-to-u-s-department-of-treasury-payment-system">Social Security recipients</a> about the security of their personal data and the future of the program.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Leadership Shake-Up at SSA</h2>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43773868/doge-demand-leads-to-resignation-of-acting-social-security-commissioner-trump-nominates-frank-bisignano-to-take-charge">King</a>, a longtime career official at the SSA, left her position on Feb. 17 after a dispute over DOGE's request for government records. According to media reports, King declined to provide DOGE staffers with access to detailed recipient information, prompting her departure.
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In response, the White House-appointed Leland Dudek, who previously worked in the agency's anti-fraud office, as the new acting commissioner. President Donald Trump has nominated Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>)&nbsp; Chairman Frank Bisignano to lead the SSA permanently, pending Senate confirmation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is DOGE and Why Does It Want SSA Data?</h2>
DOGE has been at the center of controversy due to its aggressive push for access to federal databases, including those at the Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, and now the SSA. The group, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43836529/elon-musks-social-security-warning-a-political-battle-over-billions-in-alleged-fraud">Elon Musk</a> has positioned as a cost-cutting and fraud-detection initiative, argues that accessing these records is necessary to eliminate waste and improper payments.
However, privacy advocates and former government officials warn that allowing DOGE access to such sensitive information could pose risks to beneficiaries. The <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/quickfacts/stat_snapshot/">SSA</a> holds data on more than 73 million people, including retirees, individuals receiving disability benefits, and those enrolled in Medicare. The information includes Social Security numbers, earnings records, and bank account details.&nbsp;
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Critics worry that improper access to these records could lead to errors, benefit disruptions, or even misuse of personal data. "There is no way to overstate how serious a breach this is," Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, an advocacy group for the preservation of Social Security benefits, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/social-security-elon-musk-doge-164c91f8477d5e7833af7f6de4bbde57">told the Associated Press</a>. "And my understanding is that it has already occurred."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Impact on Social Security Beneficiaries</h2>
For those who rely on Social Security, this leadership shift and data controversy introduce several concerns:
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<li>Privacy Risks: The SSA has long maintained strict controls over beneficiary data. If DOGE is granted access, it raises questions about how securely this information will be handled.</li>
<li>Benefit Disruptions: Former SSA Commissioner Martin O&#8217;Malley told <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/17/doge-social-security-musk/">the Washington Post</a> that continued interference with agency operations could lead to interruptions in benefit payments.</li>
<li>Political Uncertainty: The future direction of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43831371/eliminating-social-security-income-taxes-would-cost-1-5-trillion-and-deplete-the-trust-fund-by-2032-who-wins-and-who-loses">Social Security policy</a> remains unclear as DOGE and the Trump administration advocate for greater transparency in federal spending while critics argue this could compromise program stability.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Comes Next?</h2>
With Bisignano awaiting Senate confirmation, the SSA's future leadership remains uncertain. Meanwhile, watchdog groups and advocacy organizations, such as Social Security Works, continue to push for strict protections around beneficiary data.
For retirees and other Social Security recipients, the best course of action is to stay informed and monitor any potential changes to SSA policies. As the situation develops, beneficiaries should watch for official announcements regarding their benefits and personal data security.
For those concerned about their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43710578/your-benefits-have-been-suspended-some-americans-abroad-suddenly-lose-access-to-their-social-security-benefits">Social Security benefits</a> or personal data, experts recommend regularly checking account statements through the SSA's online portal and reporting any suspicious activity immediately.
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