- Analyst action: Susquehanna lowered its Fiserv price target to $99 from $220 but kept a Positive rating, arguing that growth should normalize at mid‑single digits once past-year tailwinds fade. [1]
- On today’s calendar: CEO Mike Lyons and CFO Paul Todd appear at the KBW Fintech Payments Conference at 12:25 p.m. ET; webcast available on the Fiserv IR site. [2]
- Where shares trade now: As of early afternoon, FISV is around $64 after the company’s Nov. 11 relisting to Nasdaq under its legacy ticker FISV (from NYSE: FI). [3]
- Background context: The moves follow Fiserv’s Oct. 29 earnings miss, guidance cut, and leadership/board refresh that sent shares down ~40% in one session. [4]
What happened today
Susquehanna trims target to $99, still Positive
Susquehanna’s James Friedman reduced his Fiserv target to $99 (from $220), citing adjustments for transitory growth drivers (Argentina inflation effects, Clover-related fee dynamics, license revenue, etc.). Despite the reset, the firm reiterates a Positive stance based on the durability of Clover and the breadth of Fiserv’s installed base. [5]
KBW Fintech Payments Conference (12:25 p.m. ET)
Fiserv confirmed that Mike Lyons (CEO) and Paul Todd (CFO) will participate in a fireside chat at 12:25 p.m. ET today. The company is streaming the session live and archiving a replay on its investor site. Expect commentary on 2025 priorities after October’s guidance reset. [6]
Fresh institutional-flow headlines posted today
Third‑party roundups note Geode Capital trimmed its Fiserv position in Q2, while Ironwood Investment Counsel increased holdings—both write‑ups were published Nov. 12. These are based on prior SEC filings but add to today’s flow of Fiserv‑related items. [7]
Stock at a glance (intraday)
As of 14:23 UTC on Nov. 12, FISV trades near $64.26 (+0.7% intraday). (Fiserv’s common stock began trading on Nasdaq on Nov. 11 under FISV; historical trades on NYSE were under FI.) [8]
Why this matters now
The post‑reset narrative investors are weighing
On Oct. 29, Fiserv posted Q3 EPS of $2.04 versus $2.64 expected and cut its 2025 outlook (organic revenue growth to ~3.5%–4%; adjusted EPS $8.50–$8.60), while announcing a leadership overhaul (Paul Todd to CFO; Takis Georgakopoulos and Dhivya Suryadevara as co‑presidents starting Dec. 1) and a board refresh (Gordon Nixon to become non‑executive chair). Shares fell ~40% that day. Today’s Susquehanna note is the latest sign that the Street is recalibrating models to more conservative, “post‑tailwind” assumptions. [9]
Listing move completed this week
Fiserv transferred its listing from NYSE to Nasdaq, with trading starting Nov. 11 under FISV, a step pre‑announced in late October and formalized via Nasdaq notices. The change may broaden index and ETF exposure aligned with tech‑centric benchmarks and simplifies peer comps that skew to Nasdaq. [10]
What to watch next
- Management commentary today: Any color from the KBW session on Clover growth trends, Argentina exposure, and the cadence of operational fixes. (Webcast link via IR.) [11]
- Next investor stop:UBS Global Technology & AI Conference on Dec. 1—another chance for narrative rebuilding. [12]
- Ratings & outlooks: S&P recently revised Fiserv’s outlook to Negative while affirming the rating; updated agency or sell‑side reactions would be catalysts. [13]
- Legal & policy overhang: Several law firms have announced securities class‑action efforts after the October reset; lawmakers have also requested information related to prior leadership and disclosures—any updates could influence sentiment. [14]
Quick background (in case you missed it)
- Earnings reset (Oct. 29): Big miss vs. Street; guidance reduced; significant leadership and board changes announced the same morning. [15]
- Strategy focus: Management has emphasized sharpening execution and client service while stabilizing growth levers like Clover after a period of over‑optimistic assumptions and delayed investments. [16]
Editor’s note
This article consolidates all Fiserv‑related news items published on Nov. 12, 2025 (notably Susquehanna’s target cut and the KBW conference appearance), plus essential context from the last two weeks to help readers frame today’s developments. This is not investment advice. Always do your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor.
Sources: Investing.com; TheFly/TipRanks; Fiserv Investor Relations (events & releases); Nasdaq Trader listing notice; AP News (earnings & leadership changes); S&P Global Ratings; MarketBeat institutional‑flow summaries. [17]
References
1. m.investing.com, 2. investors.fiserv.com, 3. www.nasdaqtrader.com, 4. apnews.com, 5. m.investing.com, 6. investors.fiserv.com, 7. www.marketbeat.com, 8. www.nasdaqtrader.com, 9. apnews.com, 10. investors.fiserv.com, 11. investors.fiserv.com, 12. www.businesswire.com, 13. www.spglobal.com, 14. www.globenewswire.com, 15. apnews.com, 16. apnews.com, 17. m.investing.com
