Fiserv raises savings target to $1B and plans $500M Q4 buyback

Fiserv reported Q3 2026 results on November 3, with revenue down 1% to $5.20 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.75 per share. The company doubled its Project Elevate savings target to $1B and plans $500 million of share repurchases in Q4. Management maintained annual adjusted earnings guidance of $7.20-$7.40 per share.

The planned Q4 repurchases will return capital to Fiserv shareholders, while the higher savings target could affect future cost performance. Annual adjusted earnings guidance remains unchanged at $7.20-$7.40 per share.

  • 1Fiserv plans $500 million of stock repurchases in Q4.
  • 2Fiserv raised its Project Elevate savings target to $1B.
  • 3Revenue fell 1% to $5.20 billion, and adjusted earnings were $1.75 per share.
  • 4Adjusted operating margin was 31.2%, compared with 37% a year earlier.
  • 5GAAP loss was $11.17 per share, including a $6.45B goodwill impairment charge.
  • 6Management maintained annual adjusted earnings guidance at $7.20-$7.40 per share.

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