Analyst Trims PT on Fiserv (FISV), Maintains Neutral Rating

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV) is one of the best information technology services stocks to buy now. On February 23, TheFly reported that B. Riley analyst Hal Goetsch reduced the price target on Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV) from $72 to $69, maintaining its Neutral rating on the stock. The firm has reservations about FISV, citing expectations that near-term earnings per share growth will slow. Goetsch forecasts the company’s earnings at around $8.06 per share for 2026, slightly below the average analyst estimate of $8.16. The analyst sees pressure around the company’s Financial Solutions segment, which could have an impact on the overall earnings, while expecting modest growth in Fiserv’s Merchant Solutions segment. Despite the temporary headwinds from fee reductions, Goetsch sees Merchant Solutions performing better compared to the Financial Solutions segment. The trimmed price target still implies an upside potential of almost 10%. The firm expects earnings per share to regain momentum and return to $9 in 2027. The outlook for the period between 2023 and 2027 implies a compound annual growth rate of just under 5%, according to the firm. The average price target of $71.50 on FISV indicates an upside potential of over 11% as of March 3. While we acknowledge the potential of FISV as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.