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Mar 31, 2021

Fiserv Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Fiserv reported results with flat GAAP revenue and increased adjusted EPS.

Key Takeaways

Fiserv's first quarter 2021 results showed flat GAAP revenue but internal revenue growth of 4%. Adjusted EPS increased by 18%, and free cash flow increased by 8%. The company raised the lower end of its full-year 2021 outlook.

GAAP revenue was flat, while internal revenue grew by 4%.

Adjusted earnings per share increased by 18%.

Operating cash flow increased by 7% to $952 million, and free cash flow increased by 8% to $821 million.

The company raised the lower end of its full-year 2021 outlook for internal revenue growth and adjusted earnings per share.

Total Revenue
$3.76B
Previous year: $3.77B
-0.4%
EPS
$1.17
Previous year: $0.99
+18.2%
Internal Revenue Growth
4%
Previous year: 4%
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$1.85B
Previous year: $1.6B
+15.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$831M
Previous year: $934M
-11.0%
Free Cash Flow
$821M
Previous year: $760M
+8.0%
Total Assets
$74.8B
Previous year: $72.6B
+3.1%

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Fiserv Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Fiserv expects internal revenue growth of 9% to 12% and adjusted earnings per share in the range of $5.35 to $5.50 for 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Anticipates strong internal revenue growth.
  • Expects significant growth in adjusted earnings per share.
  • Focuses on innovation.
  • Supports clients and associates.
  • Sees broad economic conditions improve.

Challenges Ahead

  • The duration and intensity of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Governmental and private sector responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of such responses on the company.
  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company's employees, clients, vendors, operations and sales.
  • Possibility of being unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies from the acquisition of First Data within the expected time frames.
  • The possibility that the integration of First Data may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected.

Revenue & Expenses

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