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Fidelity National Information Services provides core processing and ancillary services to banks, but its business has expanded over time. By acquiring SunGard in 2015, the company now provides record-keeping and other services to investment firms. With the acquisition of Worldpay in 2019, FIS was providing payment processing services for merchants and holding leading positions in the United States and United Kingdom. But the company sold off a majority interest in Worldpay and now has only a minority stake.

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During the last three months, 12 analysts shared their evaluations of Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $85.58, a high estimate of $96.00, and a low estimate of $73.00. Observing a 2.43% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $83.55. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726596030_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Fidelity National Info among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jason Kupferberg</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Bergin</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Keane</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vasundhara Govil</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Chiodo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Fidelity National Info. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Fidelity National Info compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Fidelity National Info's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Fidelity National Info's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FIS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Fidelity National Info analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Fidelity National Info: A Closer Look</h2>
Fidelity National Information Services provides core processing and ancillary services to banks, but its business has expanded over time. By acquiring SunGard in 2015, the company now provides record-keeping and other services to investment firms. With the acquisition of Worldpay in 2019, FIS was providing payment processing services for merchants and holding leading positions in the United States and United Kingdom. But the company sold off a majority interest in Worldpay and now has only a minority stake.
<h3>Fidelity National Info's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Fidelity National Info's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 2.68% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Fidelity National Info's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.76%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Fidelity National Info's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.39%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Fidelity National Info's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.69%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Fidelity National Info's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.66.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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B of A Securities analyst Jason Kupferberg maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $90 to $96.

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B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $96

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/afrm#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) recently unveiled results from its latest survey, highlighting consumer shopping behaviors before the holiday season of 2024. The study of 2,000 Americans unveiled how the 0% annual percentage rate&nbsp;(APR) options would influence consumers while making purchase decisions and how confident they are about budgeting. This bodes well for a company like Affirm, offering flexible and transparent payment solutions.
The survey revealed that 48% of respondents are influenced by the availability of 0% APR. Benefits of 0% APR include saving on interest costs, the ability to afford bigger purchases, and greater ease while budgeting, according to 28%, 19%, and 17% of respondents, respectively.
Additionally, 42%, 28% and 25% of consumers view 0% APR offers as suitable for purchasing furniture or appliances, electronics, and everyday items, respectively. This highlights the growing inclination toward AFRM&#39;s solutions, poising it well for the future. The survey also highlighted that despite current macroeconomic concerns, 70% of Americans feel more confident in their ability to manage finances compared to the previous year.
In a recent Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Tech Conference, AFRM&#39;s CEO Max Levchin emphasized the company&#39;s evolution beyond its origin as a buy now, pay later solution to a broader payments company. Levchin also mentioned that Affirm aims to become a modern alternative to American Express Company&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/axp#NYSE">AXP</a>) with a &quot;pro-consumer attitude.&quot; Affirm aims to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance employee productivity rather than reduce jobs.
Leveraging its expanded network with more merchants, customers and enhanced offerings should aid AFRM in achieving its goal of being profitable for the first time in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. AFRM also raised its outlook for fiscal 2025 GMV to be more than $33.5 billion, highlighting confidence in its prospects.
<h2>AFRM&#39;s Zacks Rank and Price Performance</h2>
Affirm currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). In the past six months, shares of Affirm have gained 24.9% compared with 0.5% growth of the&nbsp;industry&nbsp;it belongs to.
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<h2>Other Stocks to Consider</h2>
Investors can look at some other top-ranked stocks from the broader&nbsp;Business Services&nbsp;space like&nbsp;Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fis#NYSE">FIS</a>) and&nbsp;Paysign, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pays#NASDAQ">PAYS</a>). Each stock presently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Fidelity National&#39;s current-year earnings indicates a 50.5% year-over-year jump. FIS beat earnings estimates in two of the trailing four quarters and missed twice. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $10.2 billion.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Paysign&#39;s current-year bottom line indicates 75% year-over-year growth. The consensus estimate for PAYS&#39; current-year revenues is pegged at $58 million, suggesting 22.6% year-over-year growth.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2336065/affirm-s-survey-reveals-0-apr-option-impact-ceo-outlines-growth-plan?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_finance_sector-2336065">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Visa Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/v#NYSE">V</a>) has recently launched a new service called the Money Movement Advisory Practice in the United States and Canada. This service, offered by its Visa Consulting &amp; Analytics arm, aims to help businesses and partners navigate the complex world of digital payments, which includes various ways to transfer money across different platforms and channels.
The service is a response to the growing demand for quick and easy payment solutions. Its Money Movement solutions, like Visa Direct, enable real-time and secure transactions around the world, allowing clients to reach almost 8.5 billion endpoints in many countries and currencies. This creates opportunities in a market estimated to be worth $200 trillion globally, per the payment juggernaut.
Its new practice will help the clients define strategies and improve user experiences related to money movement, making it easier and faster to integrate Visa&#39;s payment solutions into their systems. This is expected to bring more traffic to its expanding network. This is part of the company&#39;s broader effort to offer innovative financial services and support their clients&#39; growth and customer retention efforts.
This new value-added service joins another service launched last year called the global AI Advisory Practice. The AI Advisory Practice helps clients understand and use artificial intelligence and generative AI (Gen AI) more effectively in their operations. This highlights the company&#39;s commitment to expanding its consulting services to cover key areas, helping clients stay competitive in rapidly evolving fields.
Adding such new services helps Visa to stay in the leading position in the payments landscape. This enables the company to set standards in a competitive market, giving it the first-mover advantage in many cases. This allows Visa to expand its market share globally, driving its transactions processed figures.
<h2>Visa&#39;s Price Performance</h2>
Shares of Visa have gained 10% in the past year compared with the industry&#39;s 14.5% jump.
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<h2>Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h2>
Visa currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader Business Services space are Paysign, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pays#NASDAQ">PAYS</a>), Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fis#NYSE">FIS</a>) and Remitly Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rely#NASDAQ">RELY</a>), each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Paysign&#39;s current-year bottom line indicates 75% year-over-year growth. The consensus estimate for PAYS&#39; current-year top line is pegged at $58 million, suggesting 22.6% year-over-year growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Fidelity National&#39;s current-year earnings indicates a 49.9% year-over-year improvement. FIS beat earnings estimates in two of the trailing four quarters and missed twice. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $10.2 billion.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Remitly Global&#39;s current-year earnings indicates a 53.9% year-over-year improvement. RELY beat earnings estimates in two of the trailing four quarters and missed twice, with an average surprise of 8%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues suggests 31.8% year-over-year growth.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2327864/visa-to-enhance-digital-payments-with-new-advisory-service?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_finance_sector-2327864">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Fidelity National Info's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.47 million shares sold short, which is 2.51% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.15 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Fidelity National Info Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724266823_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Fidelity National Info has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Fidelity National Info's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Fidelity National Info's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.70%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $85 to $89.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $89

Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $88 to $90.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $90

TD Cowen analyst Bryan Bergin maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $75 to $78.

TD Cowen Maintains Hold on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $78

Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Keane maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $70 to $73.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Hold on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $73

JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $83 to $85.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $85

RBC Capital analyst Daniel Perlin maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $93 to $95.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $95

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Vasundhara Govil maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $85 to $88.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $88

UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $78 to $80.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $80

Throughout the last three months, 5 analysts have evaluated Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Fidelity National Info, presenting an average target of $85.8, a high estimate of $93.00, and a low estimate of $79.00. This current average reflects an increase of 4.32% from the previous average price target of $82.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723035664_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Fidelity National Info is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Fidelity National Info. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Fidelity National Info compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Fidelity National Info's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Fidelity National Info's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FIS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Fidelity National Info analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Fidelity National Info</h2>
Fidelity National Information Services provides core processing and ancillary services to banks, but its business has expanded over time. By acquiring SunGard in 2015, the company now provides record-keeping and other services to investment firms. With the acquisition of Worldpay in 2019, FIS was providing payment processing services for merchants and holding leading positions in the United States and United Kingdom. But the company sold off a majority interest in Worldpay and now has only a minority stake.
<h3>Fidelity National Info: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Fidelity National Info showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 2.92% as of 31 March, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Fidelity National Info's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 29.35%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Fidelity National Info's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.9%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Fidelity National Info's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.59%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Fidelity National Info's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.63.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Peeling Back The Layers: Exploring Fidelity National Info Through Analyst Insights

Susquehanna analyst James Friedman maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $86 to $88.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $88

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Fidelity National Information Services shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and issued Q3 guidance above estimates. Also, the company issued FY24 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates and its revenue guidance with the midpoint above estimates.

Guidance

Fidelity National Information Sees FY24 Adj. EPS $5.03-$5.11 Vs $4.97 Est.; Revenue $10.120B-$19.170B Vs $10.139B Est.

Fidelity National Information Sees Q3 Adj. EPS $1.27-$1.31 Vs 1.23 Est.; Revenue $2.55B-$2.570B Vs $2.486B Est.

Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.36 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.23 by 10.57 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.500 which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.486 billion by 100.00 percent. This is a 100.00 percent decrease over sales of $3.746 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

Fidelity National Info Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $1.36 Beats $1.23 Estimate, Sales $2.500 Miss $2.486B Estimate

Fidelity National Info's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.51% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.83 million shares sold short, which is 2.76% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Fidelity National Info Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721934012_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Fidelity National Info has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Fidelity National Info's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Fidelity National Info's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.79%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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