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Dec 31, 2020

FIS Q4 2020 Earnings Report

FIS reported mixed Q4 2020 results, with revenue decreasing slightly but adjusted EBITDA margin expanding.

Key Takeaways

FIS reported a slight decrease in revenue but an increase in adjusted EBITDA margin for Q4 2020. The company highlighted its progress on synergy targets and announced its guidance for Q1 and full-year 2021.

Revenue decreased 1% to $3,316 million.

Net earnings attributable to common stockholders were $103 million, or $0.16 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 60 basis points to 45.2%.

Adjusted net earnings were $1,016 million, or $1.62 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$3.32B
Previous year: $3.34B
-0.7%
EPS
$1.62
Previous year: $1.57
+3.2%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
45.2%
Previous year: 44.6%
+1.3%
Gross Profit
$1.21B
Previous year: $1.36B
-11.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.96B
Previous year: $1.15B
+70.1%
Free Cash Flow
$977M
Previous year: $812M
+20.3%
Total Assets
$83.8B
Previous year: $83.8B
+0.0%

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FIS Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

FIS provided its first quarter and full-year 2021 guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Full Year 2021 Revenue: $13,500 - $13,700 million
  • Full Year 2021 Adjusted EPS: $6.20 - $6.40
  • First Quarter 2021 Revenue: $3,130 - $3,160 million
  • First Quarter 2021 Adjusted EPS: $1.20 - $1.25

Challenges Ahead

  • Full Year 2021 Diluted EPS: $1.50 - $1.95
  • First Quarter 2021 Diluted EPS: $(0.20) - $(0.05)

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income