Brokers Set Expectations for FIS Q1 Earnings

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (NYSE:FIS) – Investment analysts at KeyCorp issued their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Fidelity National Information Services in a research report issued on Wednesday, December 18th. KeyCorp analyst A. Markgraff expects that the information technology services provider will post earnings per share of $1.20 for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Fidelity National Information Services’ current full-year earnings is $5.18 per share. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Fidelity National Information Services’ Q2 2025 earnings at $1.35 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.49 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $1.64 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $5.68 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $6.29 EPS.

Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:FIS) last posted its earnings results on Monday, November 4th. The information technology services provider reported $1.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $2.57 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.56 billion. Fidelity National Information Services had a return on equity of 15.35% and a net margin of 14.37%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.94 earnings per share.

A number of other research firms have also recently weighed in on FIS. Bank of America lifted their price target on Fidelity National Information Services from $90.00 to $96.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 17th. Royal Bank of Canada lifted their target price on Fidelity National Information Services from $95.00 to $104.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 5th. BNP Paribas cut Fidelity National Information Services from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 20th. Oppenheimer assumed coverage on Fidelity National Information Services in a report on Tuesday, October 1st. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Finally, TD Cowen increased their target price on shares of Fidelity National Information Services from $78.00 to $86.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating and twelve have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $91.75.

Fidelity National Information Services Trading Up 1.6 %

Shares of NYSE:FIS opened at $81.46 on Thursday. Fidelity National Information Services has a fifty-two week low of $58.24 and a fifty-two week high of $91.98. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63. The company has a market cap of $43.85 billion, a PE ratio of 32.45, a P/E/G ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 1.03. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $86.85 and its 200 day moving average price is $81.72.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Fidelity National Information Services

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of FIS. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its stake in Fidelity National Information Services by 94.1% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 328 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 159 shares in the last quarter. Kennebec Savings Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Fidelity National Information Services during the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. acquired a new position in Fidelity National Information Services in the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Family Firm Inc. bought a new position in Fidelity National Information Services during the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Finally, EdgeRock Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Fidelity National Information Services in the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. 96.23% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Jeffrey A. Goldstein purchased 626 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 15th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $88.25 per share, for a total transaction of $55,244.50. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now owns 10,397 shares in the company, valued at $917,535.25. This trade represents a 6.41 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Lenore D. Williams sold 11,305 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.97, for a total transaction of $994,500.85. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 32,199 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,832,546.03. This represents a 25.99 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Fidelity National Information Services Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 23rd. Investors of record on Monday, December 9th will be paid a $0.36 dividend. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.77%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 9th. Fidelity National Information Services’s dividend payout ratio is 57.37%.

About Fidelity National Information Services

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.