FIS stock price rises over 3%, Q4 revenue beats expectations thanks to strong card issuing business

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Fidelity National Information Services announced its Q4 earnings, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.68 in line with expectations, and revenue of $2.81 billion surpassing analyst estimates. The stock rose 3.33% in pre-market trading, reflecting market optimism about the company's future growth. The profit forecasts for Q1 2026 and the full year are slightly above market expectations.

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2026-02-24 18:33:29

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New York - Tuesday, Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:FIS) announced its fourth-quarter results, meeting earnings expectations and surpassing analyst estimates for revenue.

Following the earnings release, the company’s stock rose 3.33% in pre-market trading.

The fintech company’s adjusted fourth-quarter earnings per share were $1.68, in line with analyst consensus.

Revenue reached $2.81 billion, exceeding the $2.75 billion estimate, representing a 7.4% increase compared to the same period last year after adjustments.

The revenue beat was driven by the company’s completion of the acquisition of Total Issuing Solutions from Global Payments in January, which changed its strategic landscape.

After the earnings report, the stock increased by over 3%, reflecting investor optimism about the company’s integration plans and future growth trajectory. The stock movement indicates a positive market outlook on both quarterly performance and forward guidance.

For Q1 2026, FIS expects adjusted earnings per share of $1.26-$1.30, with a median of $1.28, below the analyst consensus of $1.34. However, the company projects revenue of $3.27 billion-$3.29 billion, with a median of $3.28 billion, significantly higher than the consensus estimate of $3.045 billion.

For the full year 2026, FIS forecasts adjusted earnings per share of $6.22-$6.32, with a median of $6.27, slightly above the consensus of $6.25. The company expects revenue of $13.77 billion-$13.85 billion, with a median of $13.81 billion, well above the analyst estimate of $13.517 billion.

CEO and President Stephanie Ferris stated, “We have the right solutions at the right time in the right markets,” emphasizing the company’s market position following the acquisition of the card issuing business.

The banking solutions segment saw an 8.3% increase in adjusted revenue this quarter, while the capital markets segment grew by 5.6%. FIS reported an adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 billion, with a profit margin of 42.5%. The company generated $1.6 billion in free cash flow for the year, with a conversion rate of 88%.

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