Fair Isaac (FICO) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Fair Isaac (FICO) reported Q4 2026 adjusted net income of $208M (+27% YoY), EPS of $9.64 (+43%). Full-year non-GAAP net income was $988M (+35%), EPS $42.99 (+44%). Scores revenue grew 33% YoY to $414M, Software revenue up 19% to $243M. FICO repurchased $3.028B of stock and plans to continue share buybacks. The company launched new products like FICO Score 10T and the next-generation FICO platform.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$FICOBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and record share repurchase reinforce FICO's financial strength, likely supporting a short‑term price rally.

02

Market read

FICO's strong earnings and cash return program provide a clear catalyst for traders, with potential spillover to fintech peers.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from rising interest rates affecting mortgage origination volumes.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑earnings release today

Background

FICO is a leading provider of credit scoring and decision‑intelligence platforms, recently expanding its product suite with UltraFICO and enterprise fraud solutions.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$FICOBearishHigh confidence
Context

FICO reported Q4 2026 GAAP net income up 28% YoY and a record $3.028 B share repurchase, indicating strong earnings and cash generation.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in strong earnings and the sizable repurchase program

Evidence & confidence

Revenue growth, higher EPS, and a $3 B buyback provide clear catalysts for a price rally.

Market effects

Strong results may lift the broader credit‑scoring and fintech software sector.

U.S. markets could see a modest gain in financial‑services stocks.

Limited; impact confined to U.S. listed fintech firms.

Counterpoint

The high buyback could signal limited organic growth opportunities.

Key entities

  • Fair Isaac Corp.

    Provider of credit scoring and decision‑intelligence software.

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