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Dec 31, 2020

Fiserv Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Fiserv reported a decline in GAAP revenue but an increase in GAAP EPS for the fourth quarter of 2020.

Key Takeaways

Fiserv's fourth quarter saw a decrease in GAAP revenue by 5%, but a 22% increase in GAAP EPS. Internal revenue grew by 1%, and adjusted EPS increased by 16%. The company anticipates internal revenue growth of 8% to 12% and adjusted EPS of $5.30 to $5.50 for 2021.

GAAP revenue decreased 5% in Q4 2020, but increased 46% for the full year.

GAAP EPS rose 22% in Q4 2020, but declined 18% for the full year.

Internal revenue grew 1% in Q4 2020 and was flat for the full year.

Adjusted EPS increased 16% in Q4 2020 and 12% for the full year.

Total Revenue
$14.9B
Previous year: $4.05B
+267.2%
EPS
$1.3
Previous year: $1.13
+15.0%
Internal Revenue Growth
1%
Previous year: 5%
-80.0%
Gross Profit
$1.98B
Previous year: $1.94B
+2.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$906M
Previous year: $893M
+1.5%
Free Cash Flow
$1.05B
Previous year: $888M
+18.2%
Total Assets
$74.6B
Previous year: $77.5B
-3.8%

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Forward Guidance

Fiserv projects internal revenue growth of 8% to 12% and adjusted earnings per share between $5.30 and $5.50 for 2021, assuming no significant extension of COVID-19 impacts beyond the first half of the year.

Positive Outlook

  • Good momentum from strong sales activity in recent quarters
  • Solid pipeline
  • Strength of the business
  • Strong post-pandemic macro environment
  • Significantly improved financial performance in 2021

Challenges Ahead

  • No significant extension of COVID-19 impacts beyond the first half of 2021.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income