Between Visa and Fidelity National Information Services, Which Stock Looks Set to Break Out?
Fidelity National Information Services fell -16% during the past month. You may be tempted to buy more or may want to reduce your exposure. But there is an entirely different perspective you might be missing. Is there a better alternative? Turns out, its peer Visa gives you more. Visa (V) stock offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) stock, suggesting you may be better off investing in V
- V’s quarterly revenue growth was 11.5%, vs. FIS’s 5.7%.
- In addition, its last 12 months’ revenue growth came in at 11.3%, ahead of FIS’s 4.2%.
- V leads on profitability over both periods—LTM margin of 66.4% and 3-year average of 66.8%.
These differences become even clearer when you look at the financials side by side. The table highlights how FIS’s fundamentals stack up against those of V on growth, margins, momentum, and valuation multiples.
Valuation & Performance Overview
| FIS | V | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 16.8 | 15.9 | V |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | 5.7% | 11.5% | V |
| Last 12 Months | 4.2% | 11.3% | V |
| Last 3 Year Average | 6.2% | 10.9% | V |
| Operating Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 16.6% | 66.4% | V |
| Last 3 Year Average | 16.1% | 66.8% | V |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | -19.4% | 44.5% | V |
Note: For “Last 3 Year Return” metric, preferred stock is one with higher returns unless the returns are too high (>300%) which creates risk of sell off.
See more revenue details: FIS Revenue Comparison | V Revenue Comparison
See more margin details: FIS Operating Income Comparison | V Operating Income Comparison
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See detailed fundamentals on Buy or Sell V Stock and Buy or Sell FIS Stock. Below we compare market return and related metrics across years.
Historical Market Performance
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| FIS Return | -22% | -36% | -8% | 37% | -16% | -13% | -54% | ||
| V Return | -0% | -3% | 26% | 22% | 12% | -7% | 55% | ||
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 2% | 86% | <=== | |
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| FIS Win Rate | 42% | 42% | 50% | 67% | 58% | 0% | 43% | ||
| V Win Rate | 42% | 42% | 75% | 67% | 42% | 0% | 44% | ||
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 100% | 71% | <=== | |
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| FIS Max Drawdown | -27% | -47% | -29% | -2% | -23% | -13% | -23% | ||
| V Max Drawdown | -13% | -18% | -0% | -2% | -3% | -7% | -7% | <=== | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | -1% | -7% | ||
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] 2026 data is for the year up to 1/28/2026 (YTD)
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
No matter how good the numbers, stock investment is never a smooth ride. There is a risk you must factor in. Read V Dip Buyer Analyses and FIS Dip Buyer Analyses to see how these stocks have fallen and recovered in the past.
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