15 Stocks with Buy Ratings that Hedge Funds Love

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5. Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI)

No. of Hedge Funds: 80

Value of the hedge funds: $3.03 billion

Headquartered in Wisconsin, Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI), a global provider of financial technology and payments solutions, carries on its business with clients from multiple sectors like banks, credit unions, and merchants. The company’s platforms support core banking, digital payments, fraud prevention, and point-of-sale systems. The acquisition of First Data significantly expanded the company’s capabilities in merchant services, including the Clover POS platform. Their commitment to real-time omnichannel digital financial services further increases the uniqueness of the company in the market.

With 80 hedge funds backing the stock at the end of Q4 2024, Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) has raised a total hedge fund value of $3.03 billion, thus commanding institutional trust. The company saw a strong financial performance in 2024, with its EPS increasing by 17%. The successful expansion of the merchant acquiring services enabled the company to bring in 65% more bank partners in 2024. Successfully launched new products and services like CashFlow Central, which assists SMEs with managing their cash flows, are expected to generate more revenue in the upcoming year. Newly formed strategic partnerships like those with ADP are anticipated to increase the company’s market reach, leading to a 10% to 12% organic growth in 2025.

The company’s 25.78% EPS growth over five years indicates Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI)’s potential to earn market share against tough market competition. Gaining a positive outlook from the analysts, the company has earned a Strong Buy rating.

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