Zacks Research Issues Negative Outlook for FIS Earnings

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (NYSE:FIS - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2025 earnings estimates for Fidelity National Information Services in a research report issued on Tuesday, March 4th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the information technology services provider will post earnings of $1.20 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.23. The consensus estimate for Fidelity National Information Services' current full-year earnings is $5.74 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Fidelity National Information Services' Q2 2025 earnings at $1.40 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.53 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $1.59 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $5.72 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.29 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.60 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.66 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.72 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.27 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $6.86 EPS.

Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on FIS. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Fidelity National Information Services from $94.00 to $81.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 12th. Barclays reduced their price objective on Fidelity National Information Services from $102.00 to $85.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 18th. William Blair restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Fidelity National Information Services in a research report on Tuesday, February 18th. Susquehanna downgraded shares of Fidelity National Information Services from a "positive" rating to a "neutral" rating and dropped their price target for the stock from $103.00 to $81.00 in a research report on Wednesday, February 12th. Finally, Stephens cut their price objective on Fidelity National Information Services from $100.00 to $90.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have assigned a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Fidelity National Information Services has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $88.65.

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Fidelity National Information Services Stock Performance

NYSE FIS traded up $1.08 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $71.47. The company had a trading volume of 4,576,482 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,358,818. Fidelity National Information Services has a fifty-two week low of $66.72 and a fifty-two week high of $91.98. The firm has a market cap of $37.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a quick ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $76.36 and a 200-day simple moving average of $82.05.

Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:FIS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 11th. The information technology services provider reported $1.40 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.35 by $0.05. Fidelity National Information Services had a net margin of 14.54% and a return on equity of 17.30%. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.94 EPS.

Institutional Trading of Fidelity National Information Services

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FIS. Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT raised its holdings in shares of Fidelity National Information Services by 4.7% during the 4th quarter. Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT now owns 2,869 shares of the information technology services provider's stock valued at $232,000 after purchasing an additional 128 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Fidelity National Information Services by 2.2% during the fourth quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 5,938 shares of the information technology services provider's stock valued at $480,000 after buying an additional 129 shares in the last quarter. Graypoint LLC lifted its position in shares of Fidelity National Information Services by 4.6% in the third quarter. Graypoint LLC now owns 3,026 shares of the information technology services provider's stock worth $253,000 after buying an additional 132 shares during the last quarter. Old Port Advisors boosted its stake in shares of Fidelity National Information Services by 4.9% during the 4th quarter. Old Port Advisors now owns 2,867 shares of the information technology services provider's stock worth $232,000 after acquiring an additional 135 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Aptus Capital Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Fidelity National Information Services by 3.9% during the 3rd quarter. Aptus Capital Advisors LLC now owns 3,679 shares of the information technology services provider's stock valued at $308,000 after acquiring an additional 137 shares during the last quarter. 96.23% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Transactions at Fidelity National Information Services

In other news, Director Jeffrey A. Goldstein purchased 701 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 15th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $79.97 per share, with a total value of $56,058.97. Following the purchase, the director now owns 11,098 shares in the company, valued at $887,507.06. This represents a 6.74 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Fidelity National Information Services Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 25th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. This is a boost from Fidelity National Information Services's previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.24%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 11th. Fidelity National Information Services's payout ratio is currently 61.30%.

Fidelity National Information Services Company Profile

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc engages in the provision of financial services technology solutions for financial institutions, businesses, and developers worldwide. It operates through Banking Solutions, Capital Market Solutions, and Corporate and Other segments. The company provides core processing and ancillary applications; mobile and online banking; fraud, risk management, and compliance; card and retail payment; electronic funds transfer and network; wealth and retirement; and item processing and output solutions.