Fiserv Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Fiserv (NYSE: FI) has announced the completion of its acquisition of the remaining 49.9% stake in AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS), previously a joint venture with AIB Group. This strategic acquisition strengthens Fiserv's European market presence, particularly in Ireland where AIBMS is a leading payment solution provider and a major European e-commerce acquirer.

The deal includes an exclusive referral agreement with AIB Group for card acquiring services and creates opportunities for expanding Fiserv's Clover point-of-sale system across Europe.

Fiserv (NYSE: FI) has acquired CardFree, an all-in-one platform specializing in order, payment, and loyalty solutions. The acquisition enhances Fiserv's Clover point-of-sale ecosystem, particularly for hospitality businesses.

CardFree, developed by the team behind the original Starbucks and Dunkin' mobile apps, brings patented technology that integrates with most POS systems and payment processors. The platform will be integrated into both Clover and Commerce Hub ecosystems, adding capabilities like drive-through software, kiosk enablement, and third-party integration support.

Fiserv (NYSE:FI) released its Small Business Index for August 2025, showing the index maintained at 149. The report revealed strong year-over-year performance with sales growing 3.9% and transactions up 3.7%, while average ticket sizes increased 0.3% compared to 2024.

Key findings include Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sales surging 8.3% year-over-year as consumers opted for budget-friendly dining. While retail showed steady month-over-month growth in sales (+1.1%) and foot traffic (+0.9%), inflation-adjusted sales declined 1.4% year-over-year. Essential spending rose 5.9% year-over-year, significantly outpacing discretionary spending growth of 2.0%.

Thread Bank has selected Finxact from Fiserv (NYSE: FI) as its core banking platform to enhance its embedded banking capabilities. The partnership, which includes Infinant's Interlace Platform as the embedded banking layer, aims to deliver modern, compliant, and scalable banking solutions.

The collaboration leverages Finxact's API-first approach and Fiserv's compliance expertise to support Thread's long-term strategy. Thread CEO Chris Black emphasized that this partnership serves as a blueprint for community banks seeking innovation and deposit growth. The announcement follows Thread's recent establishment of its new corporate headquarters in Nashville.

Fiserv (NYSE: FI) released its Small Business Index for July 2025, showing modest growth with the index rising 1 point to 149. Small business sales demonstrated resilience with a +3.6% year-over-year and +1.0% month-over-month growth.

Key findings reveal that while sales increased, growth was primarily driven by higher average ticket sizes (+0.9% MoM) rather than increased foot traffic (+0.1% MoM). Essential purchases outperformed discretionary spending, with essential sales growing +6.1% YoY compared to discretionary's +1.1% YoY. Restaurant sector showed signs of consumer caution with a -0.9% MoM decline in sales.

Clover (NYSE:FI) and Sony Pictures Television have announced the complete speaker lineup and programming for their inaugural Clover x Shark Tank Summit, scheduled for September 28-30, 2025, in Las Vegas. The event features prominent Shark Tank investors including Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary, and others.

The summit will showcase successful entrepreneurs like Allison Ellsworth, co-founder of poppi who recently sold the company for nearly $2B, alongside other business leaders. The three-day event will cover crucial topics including capital raising, business pitching, talent acquisition, and marketing strategies. The program includes interactive workshops, panel discussions, and culminates in a live pitch competition before the Sharks.

Fiserv (NYSE: FI) has announced a significant strategic partnership with TD Bank Group, involving two key components. First, a multi-year Strategic Managed Services agreement where TD Merchant Solutions will utilize Fiserv's technology, including the Clover point-of-sale system. Second, Fiserv will acquire part of TD's merchant processing business in Canada, encompassing approximately 3,400 merchant relationships with 30,000 merchant locations.

The agreement strengthens Fiserv's Canadian presence and expands the footprint of its Clover platform. The transaction, expected to close later in 2025, will migrate TD's merchant portfolio to Fiserv's processing system and Clover platform, though financial terms remain undisclosed.

Fiserv (NYSE: FI) reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, with GAAP revenue growing 8% to $5.52 billion and GAAP EPS increasing 22% to $1.86. The company demonstrated robust performance across segments, with Merchant Solutions growing 10% and Financial Solutions up 7%.

Key highlights include organic revenue growth of 8%, adjusted EPS growth of 16% to $2.47, and improved adjusted operating margin of 39.6%. The company repurchased 12.2 million shares for $2.2 billion in Q2. Fiserv refined its 2025 outlook, projecting organic revenue growth of approximately 10% and adjusted EPS of $10.15-$10.30, representing 15-17% growth.

Notable developments include a Euro bond offering, plans to acquire the remaining stake in AIB Merchant Services, and the announcement of a new digital asset platform featuring FIUSD stablecoin.

Clover (NYSE:FI) has announced the launch of Clover PracticePay™, a comprehensive healthcare payment platform developed in partnership with Rectangle Health. The solution is specifically designed for small and medium-sized healthcare providers, focusing on HIPAA compliance and modern payment capabilities.

The platform integrates Rectangle Health's Practice Management Bridge® technology with Clover's hardware and services, offering features such as financing options, recurring billing, text-to-pay, QR codes, and online payment portals. The solution will be available in early 2026 and targets various healthcare segments including primary care, dental services, and behavioral health.