Capital International Sarl bought a new position in shares of Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:FICO – Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 441 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $660,000.
Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of FICO. Ransom Advisory Ltd purchased a new stake in Fair Isaac in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Fair Isaac by 66.7% during the 3rd quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 20 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 8 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Fair Isaac during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Fair Isaac by 280.0% during the 3rd quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 19 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 14 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new position in shares of Fair Isaac in the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. 85.75% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Key Headlines Impacting Fair Isaac
Here are the key news stories impacting Fair Isaac this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 / recent results and analyst upgrades reinforce that FICO’s core business remains healthy — revenue and EPS beats, plus articles arguing the business is stronger than ever. Fair Isaac: Earnings Prove Business Has Never Been Stronger (Rating Upgrade)
- Positive Sentiment: Longer-term growth narrative persists — analyst coverage and pieces highlight FICO as a top growth stock given durable data assets and recurring revenue. Why Fair Isaac (FICO) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
- Neutral Sentiment: FICO launched and then priced a $1.0B private offering of 6.25% senior notes due 2034 — proceeds are intended for refinancing/repayment purposes. Debt issuance raises leverage but was marketed as non‑dilutive capital management. FICO Announces Pricing of $1.0 Billion in Senior Notes
- Negative Sentiment: Major competing credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) announced aggressive, below‑market pricing for VantageScore 4.0 mortgage origination scores — this directly pressures FICO’s mortgage scoring revenue and is cited as the primary trigger for today’s selloff. Fair Isaac Stock Tumbles. The Credit Bureaus Swing Big With Price Cuts.
- Negative Sentiment: UBS lowered its price target to $1,350 and moved to a neutral rating, signaling reduced near‑term upside and adding selling pressure from discretionary investors. Benzinga coverage of UBS price target cut
- Negative Sentiment: Market commentary and data point to heavy intraday selling and elevated volume; reported insider selling activity and institutional position shifts increase investor caution. Why FICO Stock Just Suffered A Brutal Selloff Quiver Quant data on FICO intraday activity
Insider Buying and Selling
Fair Isaac Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE FICO opened at $1,163.11 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $1,459.11 and a 200 day moving average of $1,592.33. The firm has a market cap of $27.59 billion, a PE ratio of 43.05, a PEG ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 1.28. Fair Isaac Corporation has a one year low of $1,146.69 and a one year high of $2,217.60.
Fair Isaac (NYSE:FICO – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The technology company reported $7.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.08 by $0.25. Fair Isaac had a net margin of 31.89% and a negative return on equity of 40.98%. The business had revenue of $766.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $501.05 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted $5.79 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Fair Isaac has set its FY 2026 guidance at 38.170-38.170 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Fair Isaac Corporation will post 24.15 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Fair Isaac announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback program on Wednesday, February 25th that permits the company to buyback $1.50 billion in shares. This buyback authorization permits the technology company to purchase up to 5.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several analysts recently commented on the stock. Bank of America initiated coverage on shares of Fair Isaac in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. They set a “buy” rating and a $1,900.00 price target on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Fair Isaac from $2,400.00 to $2,500.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Fair Isaac in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on Fair Isaac from $2,100.00 to $2,200.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Zacks Research cut Fair Isaac from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 1st. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Fair Isaac presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,972.31.
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Fair Isaac Profile
Fair Isaac Corporation, commonly known as FICO, is a data analytics and software company best known for its FICO Score, a widely used credit-scoring system that helps lenders assess consumer credit risk. Founded in 1956 by Bill Fair and Earl Isaac, the company has evolved from its origins in statistical credit scoring to a broader focus on predictive analytics, decision management and artificial intelligence-driven solutions for financial services and other industries. FICO is headquartered in San Jose, California, and operates globally, serving clients across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.
FICO’s product portfolio centers on analytics and decisioning technologies.
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