Fair Isaac Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 2/6
Fair Isaac has a total shareholder equity of $-2.1B and total debt of $3.6B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to -173.2%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $2.0B and $4.1B respectively. Fair Isaac's EBIT is $1.1B making its interest coverage ratio 7.2. It has cash and short-term investments of $219.4M.
Key information
-173.15%
Debt to equity ratio
US$3.64b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 7.2x |
| Cash | US$219.42m |
| Equity | -US$2.10b |
| Total liabilities | US$4.15b |
| Total assets | US$2.05b |
Recent financial health updates
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Recent updates
VantageScore 4.0 And AI Fundamentally Threaten Fair Isaac
Apr 23
FICO: Competitive Mortgage Pricing Shifts Are Expected To Create Future Upside Opportunity
Analysts have reduced their implied price target on Fair Isaac from about $1,971 to roughly $1,728. This reflects updated views on competitive pressure from lower priced VantageScore offerings, modest adjustments to long term profit expectations, and slightly lower assumed future P/E multiples.
FICO: Mortgage License Push Will Face Cheaper Score Rivals And Buyback Support
Analysts have reduced Fair Isaac's implied value from about $1,490 to roughly $1,120 per share. This reflects lower Street price targets in response to new competitive pressure from low-priced VantageScore offerings and recent research caution on FICO's mortgage and pricing outlook.
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO): A Tale of Two Segments Amid a Market Correction
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) has long been the "gold standard" of the credit world, but the narrative on March 19, 2026, is one of intense volatility. The stock closed the session at $1,114.27 USD , enduring a sharp 7.43% decline in a single day.
FICO: Capital Returns Will Offset Mortgage Pricing Pressure Over Time
Analyst price targets for Fair Isaac have been revised lower, with several firms cutting targets in a range from about $2,500 to $1,350 as they weigh potential competitive pressure from lower priced VantageScore offerings, differing views on regulatory risk, and the impact of the company's recent $1b debt raise on shareholder returns. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Fair Isaac highlights a split tape of opinion, with some firms cutting price targets while others point to potential upside drivers around capital returns, competitive positioning, and long term growth in information and business services.FICO: Regulatory Overhang Is Expected To Create Future Upside Opportunity
Our updated analyst price target for Fair Isaac shifts to $1,971 from $2,023, reflecting refreshed views on revenue growth, profitability, and future P/E assumptions that have been influenced by recent Street research taking a generally constructive stance on the broader information and business services group. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Fair Isaac clusters around valuation reset, regulatory watchpoints, and how the company can execute against growth expectations implied by current multiples.FICO: Mortgage Competition Will Reinforce Core Credit Scoring Franchise
Analysts have modestly fine tuned their Fair Isaac price targets, incorporating updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples into a refreshed model that reflects recent Street research on the name. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are highlighting Fair Isaac as a key name within the broader Information and Business Services group, with fresh coverage and revised targets reflecting confidence in the company’s ability to execute on its business model.FICO: Mortgage Scoring Review Will Reinforce Core Franchise Strength
Analysts kept their Fair Isaac fair value estimate steady at $2,500.00, but modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E inputs reflect mixed recent research. Some firms raised price targets on optimism around FICO 10T and long term adoption, while others trimmed targets following a softer software quarter and more cautious management guidance.FICO: Core Credit Franchise Will Withstand New Mortgage Scoring Competition
Analysts have adjusted the Fair Isaac price target to about US$2,500, reflecting updated assumptions for faster revenue growth, stronger profit margins, a higher discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple, supported by recent research that highlights both the potential benefit of FICO 10T and mixed reactions to the company’s fiscal 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Fair Isaac highlights a mix of optimism on the core franchise and caution around the fiscal 2026 outlook.FICO: Mortgage Credit Score Changes Will Support Future Share Gains
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Fair Isaac by about US$8.60 to reflect slightly lower revenue growth assumptions and a modestly higher discount rate, while still highlighting FICO 10T and ongoing credit score adoption as key supports for the updated price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Fair Isaac presents a mixed picture, with several firms highlighting growth drivers tied to FICO 10T and long term revenue potential, while others flag valuation and regulatory risks that could limit upside from current levels.FICO: Rising Mortgage License Ambitions Will Likely Struggle Against Intensifying Score Competition
Analysts have nudged our Fair Isaac fair value estimate higher from $1,364 to about $1,490. This reflects slightly faster expected revenue growth, modestly lower future valuation multiples, and the view that initiatives like FICO 10T and the mortgage direct license program will reinforce the company’s dominant, high margin scoring franchise despite near term guidance uncertainty.FICO: Upcoming Mortgage Program Will Strengthen Share Amid Credit Score Shakeup
Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Fair Isaac to $2,031.78, citing recent updates in price targets and improved outlooks based on stronger revenue growth, profit margin expansion, and continued positive sentiment around the company's new products and fiscal performance. Analyst Commentary Analysts have recently weighed in on Fair Isaac's outlook, highlighting both promising growth factors and areas warranting caution.FICO: Recent License Program Will Drive Incremental Revenue Growth Opportunities
Fair Isaac's analyst price target has seen a modest decrease, as updated guidance and a slightly lower projected profit margin have led analysts to trim fair value estimates by less than $1 to $2,016. This adjustment is due to more conservative forecasts and ongoing uncertainty in the mortgage sector.FICO: New Mortgage Direct License Program Will Drive Market Leadership
Analysts have raised their price target for Fair Isaac to $2,400 from $2,000. They cited stronger-than-expected revenue growth and optimism about the company’s new mortgage direct license program.Global Cloud Migration And International Partnerships Will Transform Financial Services
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Fair Isaac from $1,913 to $2,017, citing stronger revenue growth and improved profit outlook following recent updates to the company’s business model. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage of Fair Isaac has produced a mix of bullish and bearish views, as analysts assess the impact of the company's updated business model and Mortgage Direct License Program on its growth trajectory and competitive positioning.Global Cloud Migration And International Partnerships Will Transform Financial Services
Fair Isaac's analyst price target has risen from $1,874.70 to $1,913.47. This change reflects improved views on its mortgage licensing business, sustained market leadership, and incremental increases to revenue growth and profit margin expectations, according to analysts.Global Cloud Migration And International Partnerships Will Transform Financial Services
The consensus price target for Fair Isaac decreased to $1,872 as analysts weighed increased regulatory uncertainty and competitive threats from the FHFA’s move to include VantageScore 4.0, though resilient EPS estimates and a robust business model remain supportive of fair value. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts lowered price targets due to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's decision to allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to use VantageScore 4.0, raising concerns about increased competition and potential erosion of FICO's monopoly.Fair Isaac Corporation's (NYSE:FICO) Share Price Is Still Matching Investor Opinion Despite 25% Slump
Aug 02
Fair Isaac Corporation Just Beat EPS By 14%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Aug 01Fair Isaac's Pricing Woes: A New Investment Thesis Awaits
May 21Fair Isaac Corporation: Shares Deserve To Fall Like My Credit Score Does
Apr 21Fair Isaac: Score Prices Shall Keep Rising
Feb 18Fair Isaac: Valuation Has Come Down, But It Is Still Expensive
Feb 06Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: FICO has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than short term assets not covering short term liabilities.
Long Term Liabilities: FICO has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than short term assets not covering long term liabilities.
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: FICO has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than a high debt level.
Reducing Debt: FICO's has negative shareholder equity, so we do not need to check if its debt has reduced over time.
Debt Coverage: FICO's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (24.9%).
Interest Coverage: FICO's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (7.2x coverage).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 04:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
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Analyst Sources
Fair Isaac Corporation is covered by 34 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jeffrey Meuler | Baird |
| Manav Patnaik | Barclays |
| Jeffrey Silber | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |