Key Takeaways:
Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (NYSE: FIS) reported first-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by a 45 percent surge in its Banking Solutions division.
"Q1 was a strong quarter for FIS... we outperformed across every financial metric, revenue is strong, margins expanded, free cash flow, more than doubled," CEO Stephanie Ferris said in a statement.
The financial technology company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.36, exceeding the consensus estimate by $0.07. Revenue for the quarter reached $3.30 billion, a 30.13% increase year-over-year and $17.60 million above expectations.
The company's robust performance was underpinned by the strength in its Banking Solutions segment. However, management noted that the Capital Markets division faced headwinds from macro volatility and softness in lending. For the full year, FIS reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, which includes pro forma revenue growth of 5.1% to 5.7%, margin expansion of 95 to 110 basis points, and $2.1 billion in free cash flow. The company is also targeting over $3 billion in free cash flow by 2028, aided by the rollout of Anthropic AI agents, with monetization expected to begin in 2027.
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