With a market cap of $95.6 billion, Fiserv, Inc. (FI) is a prominent provider of payments and fintech solutions in the United States and globally. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company operates through the Merchant Solutions and Financial Solutions segments and serves banks, credit unions, leasing and finance companies, retailers, and more.

The fintech giant is expected to announce its Q2 earnings on Wednesday July 23. Ahead of the event, analysts expect FI to report a profit of $2.41 per share, up 13.2% from the year-ago quarter's earnings of $2.13 per share. Furthermore, the company has surpassed analysts' consensus estimates in each of the last four quarters, which is impressive. 

For the current year, analysts expect FI to report an EPS of $10.22, up 16.1% from $8.80 in fiscal 2024. Looking ahead, analysts expect its EPS to surge 16.6% year-over-year to $11.92 in fiscal 2026.

Over the past year, FI shares have surged 18%, outpacing the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 13.4% gains and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLK) 10.7% rise over the same time frame.

On June 23, shares of Fiserv climbed more than 4% after the Wall Street Journal reported that the financial technology giant is planning to introduce its own stablecoin along with a dedicated platform for clients. The move signals Fiserv’s growing commitment to digital assets and blockchain innovation, aiming to provide businesses and financial institutions with more efficient, secure, and scalable solutions for payments and settlements. 

Moreover, analysts' consensus opinion on FI stock is very bullish, with a "Strong Buy" rating overall. Among 36 analysts covering the stock, opinions include 28 "Strong Buys," four "Moderate Buys,” two "Holds," and two “Strong Sell.” FI's mean price of $219.15 implies a premium of 24.8% from its prevailing price level.