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Historical analyst accuracy
For Fiserv, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 0% were profitable, average return -65% (17 calls). At 3 months: -17% average return (0% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
Not enough scored calls for a reliable ranking.
Valuation
Is Fiserv overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Fiserv right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Fiserv's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Fiserv | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 10.1 | 14.0 |
| Forward P/E | 6.5 | 11.1 |
| Net margin | — | 24% |
👉 Fiserv trades below its sector median (10.1 vs 14.0) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
Frequently asked questions
Is Fiserv a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Fiserv (FISV) is "Hold" (18 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 0% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Fiserv's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $60.00 (+14% vs $52.58), ranging from $52.00 to $95.00 (17 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Fiserv?
Over 1 year, 0% of analyst targets on Fiserv were profitable, for an average return of -65% (across 17 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Fiserv stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $60.00 within 12 months, i.e. +14% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $95.00, the most cautious $52.00.
What is the Fiserv stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $60.00, +14%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (0%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Fiserv overvalued?
Its P/E is 10.1, forward P/E 6.5. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.