Seaport Res Ptn Issues Optimistic Forecast for FIS Earnings

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (NYSE:FIS) – Investment analysts at Seaport Res Ptn upped their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for Fidelity National Information Services in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, November 5th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst J. Cantwell now forecasts that the information technology services provider will earn $1.42 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $1.40. The consensus estimate for Fidelity National Information Services’ current full-year earnings is $5.74 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for Fidelity National Information Services’ Q4 2026 earnings at $1.76 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $7.05 EPS.

FIS has been the subject of several other reports. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price objective on Fidelity National Information Services from $75.00 to $70.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of Fidelity National Information Services in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $81.00 price target for the company. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Fidelity National Information Services from $82.00 to $83.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Fidelity National Information Services from $75.00 to $72.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Finally, Stephens decreased their target price on shares of Fidelity National Information Services from $100.00 to $90.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 16th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $85.53.

Fidelity National Information Services Trading Up 0.1%

NYSE:FIS opened at $64.72 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $33.81 billion, a PE ratio of 359.56 and a beta of 1.01. Fidelity National Information Services has a 52-week low of $59.51 and a 52-week high of $89.57. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $66.31 and its 200 day moving average price is $73.92. The company has a quick ratio of 0.59, a current ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63.

Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:FIS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The information technology services provider reported $1.51 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.48 by $0.03. Fidelity National Information Services had a return on equity of 18.73% and a net margin of 1.09%.The business had revenue of $2.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.65 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.40 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Fidelity National Information Services has set its FY 2025 guidance at 5.740-5.780 EPS.

Fidelity National Information Services Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 23rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 9th will be issued a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 9th. Fidelity National Information Services’s payout ratio is currently 888.89%.

Insider Transactions at Fidelity National Information Services

In other Fidelity National Information Services news, Director Jeffrey A. Goldstein bought 889 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 15th. The shares were bought at an average price of $67.66 per share, for a total transaction of $60,149.74. Following the transaction, the director owned 13,588 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $919,364.08. This trade represents a 7.00% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Meeder Asset Management Inc. raised its position in Fidelity National Information Services by 92.1% during the first quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 342 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 164 shares during the last quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. grew its position in shares of Fidelity National Information Services by 179.9% in the first quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. now owns 389 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 250 shares during the last quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC increased its stake in shares of Fidelity National Information Services by 115.1% during the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 357 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 191 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Fidelity National Information Services during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, LRI Investments LLC raised its position in shares of Fidelity National Information Services by 613.1% during the 3rd quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 435 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 374 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.23% of the company’s stock.

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.