NASDAQ$FISV
Fiserv Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported fourth quarter and full year 2021 results, showing revenue increase and adjusted EPS growth.
Fiserv reported a strong fourth quarter and full year 2021, with GAAP revenue increasing 11% in the quarter and 9% for the full year. Organic revenue growth was 11% in both the quarter and for the full year. Adjusted EPS increased 21% in the quarter and 26% for the full year. The company expects 2022 organic revenue growth of 7% to 9% and adjusted EPS of $6.40 to $6.55, or growth of 15% to 17%.
- GAAP revenue increased 11% in the fourth quarter of 2021.
- Organic revenue growth was 11% in the fourth quarter of 2021.
- Adjusted EPS increased 21% in the fourth quarter of 2021.
- The company expects 2022 organic revenue growth of 7% to 9% and adjusted EPS of $6.40 to $6.55.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Fiserv · Revenue · Quarterly
$16.2B
Forward guidance
Fiserv expects organic revenue growth of 7% to 9% and adjusted earnings per share in a range of $6.40 to $6.55, representing growth of 15% to 17%, for 2022.
Tailwinds
- Agility and the strength of assets enhance Fiserv's position as the operating system for commerce.
- Operational strength and balance sheet flexibility support high single digit organic revenue growth.
- Double digit adjusted EPS growth is expected in 2022.
- Completed First Data acquisition integration activities as of December 31, 2021.
- Lower merger and integration costs in 2022.
Headwinds
- Estimates of impacts and adjustments on a forward-looking basis are not available due to the variability, complexity and limited visibility of these items.
- Currency impact is measured as the increase or decrease in the expected adjusted revenue for the period by applying prior period foreign currency exchange rates to present a constant currency comparison to prior periods.
- The expected impact of acquisitions is attributable to 2021 acquisitions.
- Amortization expense in 2022 with respect to acquired intangible assets will approximate the amount incurred in 2021.
- Other adjustments to the company’s financial measures that were incurred in 2021 are not necessarily indicative of adjustments that may be incurred throughout 2022 or beyond.
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 2021
-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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