NASDAQ$FISV
Fiserv Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Fiserv's financial results for Q4 2019 were reported, including significant revenue growth due to the First Data acquisition and an increase in adjusted earnings per share.
Fiserv reported a 161% increase in GAAP revenue for Q4 2019, reaching $4.05 billion, largely due to the inclusion of First Data's results. Adjusted EPS increased by 18% to $1.13. The company expects internal revenue growth of 6% to 8% for 2020 and adjusted EPS growth of 23% to 27%.
- GAAP revenue increased by 161% in Q4 2019 due to the First Data acquisition.
- Adjusted earnings per share grew by 18% to $1.13 in Q4 2019.
- Internal revenue growth was 5% in Q4 2019.
- The company anticipates internal revenue growth of 6% to 8% and adjusted EPS growth of 23% to 27% for 2020.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Fiserv · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.05B
Forward guidance
Fiserv expects to deliver exceptional financial results in 2020, including accelerated internal revenue growth and adjusted earnings per share growth.
Tailwinds
- Expects internal revenue growth of 6% to 8% for 2020.
- Anticipates adjusted earnings per share to grow in a range of 23% to 27% ($4.86 to $5.02) over the adjusted earnings per share for 2019 as revised for the net impact of divestitures including the Investment Services transaction announced in December.
- The company expects GAAP revenue growth to be significantly higher than internal revenue growth.
- The company's adjusted earnings per share outlook for 2020 excludes certain non-cash or other items which should enhance shareholders' ability to evaluate the company's performance
- Internal revenue growth outlook is calculated based on the combined results of Fiserv and First Data.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
-0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.5%
Avg return
30 days after
64%
47 / 73 earnings
Positive
+9.0%
Q1 2022
Best reaction
-44.1%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.0% | -5.2% | -4.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | +4.1% | -1.3% | -6.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -44.1% | -48.4% | -51.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.2% | +3.6% | +0.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | -18.5% | -14.7% | -26.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +7.1% | +7.7% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.6% | +1.2% | +10.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.8% | +3.5% | +8.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +2.3% | +4.8% | +0.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.0% | +0.1% | +4.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.1% | +2.6% | +14.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -5.0% | -3.0% | -6.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.9% | +4.1% | -3.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +8.9% | +8.7% | +8.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.8% | +2.2% | +0.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +6.5% | +7.8% | +9.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +9.0% | +1.1% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.5% | -8.0% | -10.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | -10.3% | -7.1% | -10.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.3% | +3.4% | +5.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.5% | -5.1% | -8.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.5% | -3.0% | +9.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.9% | -3.0% | +16.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.7% | -0.3% | -0.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.7% | -4.9% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.2% | -0.1% | -10.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | +5.4% | +6.0% | +10.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | +8.6% | +10.3% | +11.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.0% | +2.0% | +2.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.3% | -0.3% | +0.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.9% | -1.6% | +1.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.4% | +2.4% | +6.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.6% | -1.6% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.8% | +6.0% | +13.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.0% | -1.9% | +1.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -3.5% | -4.2% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.2% | -0.4% | +3.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.9% | +3.5% | +10.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.0% | -1.2% | +7.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -5.3% | -4.7% | -5.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +7.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +0.8% | — | — |
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