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Fidelity National Information Services Inc(FIS)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$38.55
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FIS

10/30/2026: FIS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) is a global technology leader providing essential core banking, merchant payment, and capital market solutions. The company holds a leading position in financial infrastructure, benefiting from recurring revenue and high switching costs. Its primary growth opportunity lies in streamlining operations and expanding its digital banking offerings following a major strategic pivot. However, investors face risks from intense competition, potential integration hurdles, and legacy technology constraints. FIS generally suits investors seeking a combination of stable, dividend-paying financial infrastructure and potential upside from operational improvements, making it a focus for those monitoring management's ability to drive margin expansion and deleverage the balance sheet.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is moderate as the company focuses on margin optimization rather than aggressive expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on the successful execution of the new strategic roadmap and improved earnings performance.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock valuation may appear attractive to value-oriented investors following the company's restructuring efforts.
Dividend investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveFIS offers a reliable dividend yield that is supported by its stable recurring revenue base.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile business models are stable, the company's leverage and integration risks introduce moderate volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is sensitive to shifts in interest rates and broader macroeconomic conditions impacting financial services.
Valuation riskMediumMarket expectations for margin expansion must be met to sustain current valuation multiples.
Competition risk (Cloud & FinTech)HighNewer cloud-native competitors are challenging traditional legacy banking software providers.
Business qualityStrongThe company provides essential infrastructure for the global financial system, creating high barriers to entry.
Dividend incomeLowDividends are well-covered, but income growth is secondary to capital appreciation.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessful integration of business units and realization of cost synergies are critical to performance.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 10.14%
Avg. Invested days 67
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FIS receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid quantitative characteristics, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FIS has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 26.3%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-73.7%), moderate revenue growth (+5.4%), soft profitability (net margin 3.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FIS's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $2.8B (26.3% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is FIS's strongest growth driver at +42.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+5.4%, moderate) and earnings growth (-73.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 101.3% and approximately 99.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.13%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Dodge & Cox 9.51%
BlackRock Inc 8.63%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.54%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 5.16%
State Street Corp 5.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FIS generates approximately $369 of gross profit, $165 of operating income, and $263 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 40.77%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FIS has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 19.23B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 5.73
1Y Target Price 47.04
Price to earnings Ratio 5.73
1Y Target Price 47.04
Volume (30-day avg) 6.1M shares
Beta 0.83
52 Weeks Range 32.10 - 66.25
Updated Date 10/30/2026
52 Weeks Range 32.10 - 66.25
Updated Date 10/30/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 4.61%
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.51

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Banking SolutionsCore processing, digital banking, and software services for banks.Steady recurring revenue from banks using FIS software to run their daily operations.
Merchant SolutionsPayment acceptance and processing technology for merchants.Fees earned every time a customer makes a payment at a merchant using FIS technology.
Capital Market SolutionsTrading, risk management, and software for investment firms.Software licenses and maintenance fees from investment banks and fund managers.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-04
When Before Market
Estimate 1.61
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 27.65%
Operating Margin (TTM) 20.67%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.28%
Return on Equity (TTM) 22.35%

Valuation

Trailing PE 5.73
Forward PE 5.39
Enterprise Value 39.32B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.58
Enterprise Value 39.32B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.22
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.36
Shares Outstanding 515.71M
Shares Floating 514.52M
Shares Outstanding 515.71M
Shares Floating 514.52M
Percent Insiders 0.13
Percent Institutions 101.34

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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