

Fiserv: When Self-Inflicted Pain Creates Value

MILWAUKEE, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a global leader in payments and financial technology, today announced it will serve as the exclusive embedded financial services and payments provider for Datavault AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset tokenization technologies. Fiserv will embed banking, payments, and card programs directly into Datavault AI-powered marketplaces and exchanges.

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California Public Employees Retirement System lowered its stake in shares of Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) by 11.4% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 927,715 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 119,918 shares

Fiserv Inc. remains deeply undervalued, trading at all-time low multiples despite recent operational struggles and high debt levels. Q1/26 results were disappointing: revenues declined 2%, operating income fell 34%, and free cash flow dropped 30% year-over-year. Management expects modest full-year growth, with Clover as a key driver and significant share buybacks planned, but balance sheet risk is substantial.

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MILWAUKEE, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, will announce its second quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The company will discuss its results in a live webcast at 7 a.m. CT (8 a.m. ET) on August 6, 2026. The webcast, along with supplemental financial information, can be accessed on the investor relations section of the Fiserv website at investors.fiserv.com. A replay will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live webcast.

Fiserv remains a cautious Buy with a $100 price target, reflecting attractive risk-reward despite ongoing turnaround uncertainty and high leverage. FI's FiservOne turnaround plan focuses on client-centricity, platform consolidation, Clover expansion, innovation, and disciplined capital allocation, but execution risk remains elevated. Management is prioritizing investments in technology and people, accepting near-term margin compression to restore long-term growth and client retention.
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