FI CLASS ACTION UPDATE: Fiserv, Inc. (FI) Faces Lawmakers' Scrutiny After Admission to Objectively Difficult-to-Achieve Guidance Assumptions, “‘Abysmal'” Q3 2025 Results – Hagens Berman
FiservFiserv(US:FI) Globenewswire·2025-11-21 18:43

Core Viewpoint - Senate Democrats are investigating Fiserv, Inc. and its former CEO Frank Bisignano regarding the company's failure to meet financial forecasts, which has raised concerns about potential misleading information to investors [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation Details - Lawmakers are seeking information on Bisignano's involvement in financial forecasting, his focus on short-term initiatives, and any internal reviews related to financial guidance [2]. - The investigation follows a securities fraud class action lawsuit after Fiserv's stock price dropped 47% on October 29, 2025, due to disappointing Q3 2025 results and reduced guidance [2][5]. - The lawsuit aims to represent investors who acquired Fiserv securities between July 23, 2025, and October 29, 2025, focusing on the accuracy of Fiserv's business statements and growth forecasts [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - On July 23, 2025, Fiserv revised its 2025 organic revenue guidance to 10% and adjusted its EPS guidance to a low end of $10.15 [4]. - On October 29, 2025, Fiserv reported a sequential decline in Q3 2025 adjusted revenue, slashed organic revenue growth expectations to 3.5%-4%, and reduced EPS outlook to $8.50-$8.60 [5][6]. - The market reacted negatively, causing Fiserv's share price to drop over $59 in intraday trading, resulting in a loss of $32 billion in shareholder value [7]. Group 3: Management Changes - Following the disappointing results, Fiserv announced the departure of its CFO and a shake-up in its board of directors, with new leadership effective January 1, 2026 [5][6]. - The new CEO, Michael Lyons, indicated that the company had conducted a thorough analysis revealing overly optimistic growth assumptions in previous guidance [6].