Fair Isaac clears fresh buyback threshold, shares trade near UBS target
30.06.2026 - 14:17:46 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-30, 14:17.
Fair Isaac Corp. (US3032501047) underpins its capital return story with a $2 billion share repurchase authorization and a large accelerated buyback agreement, while the FICO shares continue to trade on the NYSE close to a freshly raised UBS price target as of late June 2026.
UBS lifts its Fair Isaac target
UBS has raised its price target for Fair Isaac from $1,110 to $1,250 and maintains a Neutral rating on the shares, highlighting both strong cash generation and a demanding valuation relative to other S&P 500 financial technology names.
Recent trading data show Fair Isaac shares around $1,177.75 at the 06-29-2026 close on the NYSE, with a modest intraday decline of 0.43 percent that leaves the stock within sight of the revised UBS target and well above most traditional credit analytics peers such as Experian and Equifax.
Buyback authorization and ASR mechanics
Fair Isaac’s board has authorized up to $2 billion in common stock repurchases, replacing a prior $1.5 billion program, and the company has simultaneously entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Wells Fargo Securities involving an upfront payment of $1.5 billion.
Under the ASR, Fair Isaac expects to receive roughly 1,055,100 shares in June, with the transactions scheduled to be completed by the end of the fiscal year on September 30 2026, a structure that quickly reduces the share count and can lift earnings per share while signaling confidence in the long-term cash flow profile.
Further news and data on the Fair Isaac shares
All corporate releases, analyst commentary and price data on Fair Isaac can be found in the dedicated topic section and via the company’s investor relations portal.
The business behind Fair Isaac
Fair Isaac generates most of its revenue from decision management software and analytics, with the FICO Score remaining a core product used by major U.S. lenders to assess consumer credit risk and embedded in origination workflows across banking, auto finance and credit card portfolios.
Where the shares trade today
The Fair Isaac shares (US3032501047) last traded on 2026-06-29, 15:59 on the NYSE at around $1,177.75, according to recent quote data, with a small loss of 0.43 percent on the day and a market capitalization in the mid tens of billions of U.S. dollars.
Key data on the Fair Isaac shares
- Company: Fair Isaac Corporation
- ISIN: US3032501047
- WKN: 897235
- Ticker: FICO
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-29, 15:59): 1,177.75 USD
- Market cap: approximately mid tens of billions USD (as of 2026-06-29)
- Sector / industry: Information Technology / Data & Analytics
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
This text is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities. Historical data and analyst opinions are subject to change, and investors should consult multiple sources and, where appropriate, professional advisers before making investment decisions.
