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Fiserv Inc. (FI) shares surged 5.76% in premarket trading on Monday, June 23, 2025, reaching $172.49 compared to Friday’s close of $163.38. The significant jump comes after the financial technology giant announced plans to launch FIUSD, a new stablecoin designed specifically for financial institutions.

This strategic move positions Fiserv to capitalize on the growing digital asset market while leveraging its extensive network of approximately 10,000 financial institution clients and six million merchant locations that process 90 billion transactions annually.

Fiserv Launches FIUSD Stablecoin Platform
 

Fiserv announced the launch of its new digital asset platform featuring FIUSD, a stablecoin specifically designed for financial institutions.

The platform will be integrated into Fiserv’s existing banking and payments infrastructure by the end of 2025, offering clients access to digital asset services at no additional cost. FIUSD will utilize stablecoin infrastructure from established providers Paxos and Circle Internet Group (CRCL), ensuring interoperability with leading stablecoins in the market.

The stablecoin will be available through the Solana blockchain.

FI Stock Performance and Market Metrics
 

Fiserv shares closed Friday at $163.38, up $2.02 or 1.25% from the previous session, before surging to $172.49 in premarket trading at 8:51 AM EDT.

The stock has demonstrated strong performance over longer periods, with a three-year return of 83.26% compared to the S&P 500’s 62.40% return over the same period. However, the stock has faced headwinds year-to-date, declining 20.47% while the broader market gained 1.47%.

The company maintains solid financial metrics with a market capitalization of $90.58 billion and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 15.97. Fiserv reported revenue of $20.7 billion over the trailing twelve months with a profit margin of 15.68%.

The company’s strong balance sheet includes $1.18 billion in total cash and levered free cash flow of $4.07 billion, providing financial flexibility for strategic initiatives like the FIUSD platform.

Wall Street analysts maintain an average price target of $220.45 for Fiserv shares, representing significant upside potential from current levels.

The stablecoin announcement appears to have renewed investor confidence in the company’s ability to capitalize on emerging fintech trends, particularly given the growing institutional adoption of digital assets and the potential for stablecoins to streamline traditional banking operations.

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