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Operating Margin Drivers
FI · 2026-11-03 · Importance 54 · Surprise 40 · In source text
Fiserv’s adjusted operating margin fell to 31.2% in Q3 2026 from 37.0% a year earlier. Adjusted operating income was $1.5 billion for the quarter. The company expected a full-year adjusted operating margin of about 31% to 31.5%, compared with a long-term target of about 37%.
Key facts
- Fiserv's GAAP EPS was affected by a $12.04 per-share non-cash goodwill impairment charge. source
- Fiserv's Q3 adjusted operating income was $1.5 billion and adjusted operating margin was 31.2%. source
- Fiserv's adjusted operating margin fell to 31.2% from 37.0%. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| net_income | negative | realized | — | Fiserv's GAAP EPS was affected by a $12.04 per-share non-cash goodwill impairment charge. |