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Dec 31, 2019

Fiserv Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Fiserv's financial results for Q4 2019 were reported, including significant revenue growth due to the First Data acquisition and an increase in adjusted earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

Fiserv reported a 161% increase in GAAP revenue for Q4 2019, reaching $4.05 billion, largely due to the inclusion of First Data's results. Adjusted EPS increased by 18% to $1.13. The company expects internal revenue growth of 6% to 8% for 2020 and adjusted EPS growth of 23% to 27%.

GAAP revenue increased by 161% in Q4 2019 due to the First Data acquisition.

Adjusted earnings per share grew by 18% to $1.13 in Q4 2019.

Internal revenue growth was 5% in Q4 2019.

The company anticipates internal revenue growth of 6% to 8% and adjusted EPS growth of 23% to 27% for 2020.

Total Revenue
$4.05B
Previous year: $1.55B
+160.8%
EPS
$1.13
Previous year: $0.84
+34.5%
Internal Revenue Growth
5%
Gross Profit
$1.94B
Previous year: $729M
+165.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$893M
Previous year: $415M
+115.2%
Free Cash Flow
$888M
Previous year: $1.46B
-39.0%
Total Assets
$77.5B
Previous year: $11.3B
+588.5%

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Forward Guidance

Fiserv expects to deliver exceptional financial results in 2020, including accelerated internal revenue growth and adjusted earnings per share growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects internal revenue growth of 6% to 8% for 2020.
  • Anticipates adjusted earnings per share to grow in a range of 23% to 27% ($4.86 to $5.02) over the adjusted earnings per share for 2019 as revised for the net impact of divestitures including the Investment Services transaction announced in December.
  • The company expects GAAP revenue growth to be significantly higher than internal revenue growth.
  • The company's adjusted earnings per share outlook for 2020 excludes certain non-cash or other items which should enhance shareholders' ability to evaluate the company's performance
  • Internal revenue growth outlook is calculated based on the combined results of Fiserv and First Data.

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