Fidelity Natl Information Svcs Stock Price, News & Analysis

FIS reported strong Q4 and full-year 2021 results, with revenue growing by 11% to $3.7 billion and GAAP Diluted EPS at $0.47. Adjusted EPS increased by 19% to $1.92. For the full year, revenue reached $13.9 billion, and Adjusted EPS rose by 20% to $6.55. The acquisition of Payrix aims to enhance eCommerce offerings, particularly for SMBs. The company also announced guidance for Q1 and full-year 2022, targeting revenue of $3.42-$3.45 billion and Adjusted EPS of $7.25-$7.37. Increased liquidity and planned dividend growth were also highlighted.

FIS has acquired Payrix, a fintech firm specializing in embedded payments, to enhance its e-commerce offerings for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Founded in 2015, Payrix's expertise in automated underwriting and onboarding will be combined with FIS's global payment capabilities to facilitate market expansion and improve financial services. While the terms of the deal remain undisclosed, FIS anticipates no material impact on its upcoming financial results.

FIS has partnered with SumUp to provide global acquiring services using Worldpay's merchant solutions. This collaboration supports SumUp's growth in over 30 markets, catering to more than 3.5 million merchants. Worldpay from FIS will enhance SumUp’s services with features like authorization, clearing, settlement, and data insights. Jim Johnson from FIS highlighted the importance of local consumer behavior understanding for successful market entry. The partnership aims to deliver seamless payment experiences as digital payment technology adoption accelerates worldwide.

FIS announced the promotion of Stephanie Ferris to the position of company President, effective February 8. Joining FIS through the 2019 acquisition of Worldpay, Ferris previously held the role of Chief Administrative Officer and has over 27 years of experience in financial services. Her leadership is expected to accelerate growth and enhance FIS's strategic direction in payment and banking solutions. FIS is renowned for its technology solutions for merchants, banks, and capital markets globally, ranking #241 on Fortune 500.

Worldpay from FIS has partnered with Crypto.com, enhancing their blockchain efforts as a validator for the Crypto.org Chain. The collaboration aims to support Crypto.com’s global expansion by leveraging Worldpay's payment gateway and merchant acquiring services. Worldpay, an established Card-to-Crypto processor, will facilitate card-based transactions for cryptocurrencies, enriching its existing services which cater to four of the top five exchanges. With over 10 million users, Crypto.com aims to broaden cryptocurrency accessibility, reflecting the market's rapid growth.

FIS has announced a 21% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.47 per share, up from $0.39. This change reflects the board's confidence in the company's financial position and robust cash flow. The new dividend is payable on March 25, 2022, to shareholders of record by March 11, 2022. FIS also aims to raise its annual dividend growth rate to approximately 20% starting this quarter, increasing its payout ratio to 35% of adjusted net earnings over several years.

FIS, a leader in financial services technology, will release its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on Feb. 15, 2022, before market open. A live webcast of the earnings conference call will take place at 8:30 a.m. EST. Access will be available through the Investor Relations section of FIS’ website, where a replay will also be provided post-webcast. FIS ranks #241 on the 2021 Fortune 500 and is part of the S&P 500, reflecting its significant role in the financial technology sector.