Fiserv Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Fiserv's Small Business Index for May 2025 shows resilient growth despite economic uncertainty, with the seasonally-adjusted index remaining at 151. Small businesses achieved a +3.3% year-over-year sales growth and +3.8% increase in total transactions. Month-over-month sales grew by +0.2%, though transactions declined by -2.7%. Services (+3.9%) outperformed Goods (+1.9%) year-over-year, with Transportation, Warehousing, Manufacturing, and Professional Services leading growth. Restaurant sales grew +1.8% year-over-year, while retail showed modest +0.9% growth. Regional analysis revealed sales growth in 30 of 50 states, with New Mexico (+5.9%), Maryland (+3.2%), and Rhode Island (+3.1%) showing strongest monthly gains. Among major cities, San Francisco (+10.0%) and Atlanta (+9.5%) led year-over-year growth.

Washington Freedom, a Major League Cricket franchise, has announced a multi-year partnership with Clover, a Fiserv (NYSE: FI) brand specializing in point-of-sale solutions. As the Official Partner and Kit Sponsor, Clover will receive prominent brand placement on team uniforms and at Freedom matches throughout the 2025 season. This marks Clover's first venture into cricket sponsorship, despite their existing partnerships with major sports leagues like NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS. The partnership aims to enhance fan experience and expand cricket's presence in the U.S. market, with the 2025 Major League Cricket season running from June through July. The collaboration represents a strategic move to boost cricket's cultural relevance and commercial growth in the United States.

Fiserv (NYSE: FI), a global leader in payments and financial services technology solutions, has announced its participation in two major investor conferences in June 2025. CEO Mike Lyons will present at the Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on June 3 at 8:30 a.m. ET, while CFO Bob Hau will present at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference on June 4 at 2:20 p.m. ET. Live webcasts and archived replays of both presentations will be accessible through the investor relations section of Fiserv's website at investors.fiserv.com.

Clover, a Fiserv company, has launched Clover Hospitality by BentoBox at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show, expanding its services to upscale restaurants. The new solution integrates BentoBox's omnicommerce capabilities with advanced POS features, designed specifically for upper-market establishments. Currently serving over 125,000 restaurants, Clover introduced innovative features including checkless payments through a collaboration with Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). This new payment solution, being piloted at USHG's Manhatta restaurant, allows diners to pay without waiting for the bill. The launch addresses key industry challenges, including a 26% increase in restaurant expenses since 2021, nearly 8% business loan interest rates in 2024, and a 4% growth in hourly earnings. The system aims to streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and improve profitability for restaurants.

Fiserv (NYSE: FI) has announced its participation in three major investor conferences in May 2025. CFO Bob Hau will present at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 15 at 10:00 a.m. ET. COO Takis Georgakopoulos will speak at the Barclays Emerging Payments and Fintech Forum on May 20 at 10:55 a.m. ET. CEO Mike Lyons will present at the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET. Live webcasts and archived replays will be available on the Fiserv investor relations website.

Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) and Fiserv (NYSE: FI) are expanding their partnership with three key initiatives focused on empowering SMBs. First, they're integrating Fiserv's Clover Capital solution to improve SMBs' access to capital for growth. Second, Paysafe will utilize Fiserv's Data-as-a-Service solution to enhance risk and fraud protection. Third, they're launching a digital wallet within Fiserv's Clover merchant base in the US, enabling faster settlements and comprehensive banking services.

The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Paysafe's business wallet platform evolution. Paysafe, with an annualized transaction volume of $152 billion in 2024 and 3,300 employees across 12+ countries, connects businesses and consumers through 260 payment types in 48 currencies globally.

Fiserv (NYSE: FI) has announced the appointment of Michael P. Lyons as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of Frank Bisignano, who has been confirmed as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Lyons will also join the company's Board of Directors. Additionally, Doyle R. Simons, previously Lead Independent Director, has been appointed as non-executive Chairman of the Board.

The leadership transition comes after Bisignano's successful five-year tenure, during which he established Fiserv as a leading fintech company. Lyons expressed commitment to continuing Fiserv's 40-year legacy of innovation in financial technology and delivering value to clients and shareholders.

The Fiserv Small Business Index for April 2025 showed a modest improvement, rising 1 point to 151. Small business sales grew +3.2% year-over-year and +0.4% month-over-month, with inflation contributing 2.4% to April's growth. Services (+3.6%) outperformed Goods (+2.2%), with Professional Services (+5.0%) and Healthcare (+4.2%) leading the growth. Consumer behavior shifted towards essentials, with notable cutbacks in discretionary spending. Restaurant sector showed modest growth of +1.8% YoY, but with smaller ticket sizes (-7.8%). Retail growth cooled, with Grocery (+7.0%) and Clothing (+5.3%) performing well, while Gasoline Stations (-4.1%) and Health retailers (-1.9%) declined. The data suggests consumers are becoming increasingly budget-conscious, prioritizing essential purchases while reducing discretionary spending.

Fiserv (NYSE: FI) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with 5% GAAP revenue growth to $5.13 billion and 7% organic revenue growth. The company's GAAP earnings per share increased 22% to $1.51, while adjusted EPS rose 14% to $2.14.

Key segment performance showed Merchant Solutions achieving 8% organic growth with a 34.2% operating margin, while Financial Solutions posted 6% growth with a 47.5% operating margin. The company's free cash flow was $371 million, and they repurchased 9.7 million shares for $2.2 billion.

Fiserv completed strategic acquisitions including Payfare Inc., CCV Group B.V., and announced plans for acquiring Pinch Payments NZ and Money Money Serviços Financeiros. The company affirmed its 2025 outlook, maintaining guidance for 10-12% organic revenue growth and adjusted EPS of $10.10-$10.30 (15-17% growth).