Fidelity National Information Services stock edges lower despite solid earnings and analyst caution
Published on 09/18/2026 at 12:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Fidelity National Information Services stock (ISIN US31620M1062) was quoted at USD 36.83 on the New York Stock Exchange as of September 17, 2026, only marginally below the prior close despite a multi-year run of large banking technology contract wins and ongoing earnings growth forecasts.
Earnings and valuation in focus
According to Yahoo Finance, analysts expect Fidelity National Information Services to earn around USD 1.48 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, slightly above the consensus estimate of USD 1.47, underscoring that the company continues to deliver on near-term profitability as of Q2 fiscal 2026.
From a valuation perspective, Fidelity National Information Services trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 5.61, significantly below an industry average of 17.60, which highlights how far the stock multiple has compressed compared with peers as of mid-September 2026, even though consensus forecasts still point to growth in earnings for 2026 and 2027.Zacks
Analyst ratings and dividend yield
According to data cited by MarketBeat on September 18, 2026, Fidelity National Information Services currently carries a consensus analyst rating of Hold with an average price target of USD 53.46, implying roughly 45 percent upside compared with the USD 36.83 quote as of September 17, 2026.
The same MarketBeat overview notes that the company pays a quarterly dividend of USD 0.44 per share, corresponding to an annualized dividend of USD 1.76 and a yield of about 4.8 percent at recent prices, with the most recent ex-dividend date recorded as September 11, 2026 and the payout scheduled for September 25, 2026.MarketBeat
Core banking wins versus cautious sentiment
As Yahoo Finance reported on September 18, 2026, Fidelity National Information Services has recently secured record core banking technology contracts, including supporting a newly formed United States bank valued at more than USD 100 billion, which underlines the strategic relevance of its platforms in modern transaction processing.
At the same time, research house Zacks assigns Fidelity National Information Services a Value Score of A but a Zacks Rank of 4, which corresponds to Sell, reflecting concerns that despite a forecast 7.8 percent increase in earnings for 2026 followed by 8.5 percent growth in 2027, near-term share price performance may lag as investors reassess long-term growth drivers and integration risks.
Stock price and trading context
Per the intraday quote on Yahoo Finance as of September 17, 2026 at 1:13 p.m. Eastern Time, Fidelity National Information Services stock traded at USD 36.83 on the New York Stock Exchange, down 0.07 percent or USD 0.02 from the prior close of USD 36.85, with the move occurring against a backdrop of broader strength in United States technology and financial shares.
Fidelity National Information Services stock facts
- Company: Fidelity National Information Services Inc.
- ISIN: US31620M1062
- Ticker: FIS
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 17, 2026, 13:13): 36.83 USD
- Market capitalization: 21.7 billion USD (as of September 17, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Information Technology / Data Processing and Outsourced Services
- Index membership: S&P 500
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