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UBS Remains a Hold on Fair Isaac (FICO)

UBS analyst Kevin Mcveigh kept a Hold rating on Fair Isaac (FICO) with a $1,100 target. Shares closed at $985.39. The consensus is Moderate Buy with a $1,515.82 target. FICO reported Q2 revenue of $674.19M and net profit of $237.17M, up from last year. Insider sentiment is negative, with recent sales by directors.

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Published Sep 13, 2026, 5:26 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$FICONeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The Hold rating with a $1,100 price target suggests limited upside, while insider selling adds negative pressure.

02

Market read

Earnings beat and analyst hold provide modest trading insight; no major catalyst for large moves.

03

What to watch

Long‑term demand for AI‑driven credit solutions could boost future earnings.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post‑earnings release

Background

UBS analyst Kevin Mcveigh reiterates Hold rating on Fair Isaac (FICO) after the company's Q2 earnings release and recent insider sales.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$FICONeutralMedium confidence
Context

UBS analyst maintains Hold on Fair Isaac, cites earnings release and insider sales.

Expected impact

Modest downside risk if insider selling continues, limited upside without rating upgrade.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings beat is modest and analyst rating unchanged; insider sell adds negative sentiment.

Market effects

Sector

Technology credit scoring sector sees stable outlook; no broader sector catalyst.

Regional

U.S. market only; limited regional effect.

Global

Low global relevance.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Potential undervaluation if earnings growth accelerates beyond consensus.

Key entities

  • Company
    Fair Isaac (FICO)

    Provider of credit scoring and analytics software.

  • Analyst
    Kevin Mcveigh

    UBS analyst covering technology sector.

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