Fair Isaac Trading Volume Surges 54% to 327th Position Despite Stock Price Decline

On March 28, 2025, Fair Isaac (FICO) saw a significant increase in trading volume, with a turnover of 2.56 billion, marking a 54.01% rise from the previous day. This surge placed FICO at the 327th position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, the stock price experienced a decline of 1.98%, marking the third consecutive day of losses, with a cumulative drop of 4.40% over the past three days.

Fair Isaac recently announced a significant partnership with Xactus, which has positively influenced its share price. This collaboration is expected to drive further growth and innovation in the company's decision management solutions.

In its latest earnings report, Fair Isaac reported an 18.6% increase in first-quarter profit, driven by sustained growth in its scores and software segments. The company's earnings per share for the quarter were $4.15, although this fell short of the consensus estimate of $6.21.

Several institutional investors have adjusted their holdings in Fair Isaac. Prudential Financial Inc. reduced its stake by 12.5% during the fourth quarter, while other investors such as Mechanics Bank Trust Department, Alpha Cubed Investments LLC, Resonant Capital Advisors LLC, Mather Group LLC, and D.A. Davidson & CO. increased their positions. Currently, 85.75% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts have provided mixed ratings for Fair Isaac. Royal Bank of Canada upgraded the stock to an "outperform" rating, while Jefferies Financial Group and Wells Fargo & Company maintained "buy" and "overweight" ratings, respectively. However, Robert W. Baird and UBS Group issued "neutral" ratings. The average rating among analysts is a "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $2,088.15.

Insider trading activity has also been noted. CFO Steven P. Weber sold 139 shares, and CEO William J. Lansing sold 4,092 shares, both resulting in a decrease in their ownership stakes. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold a total of 10,241 shares worth $18,186,184. Corporate insiders currently own 3.46% of the stock.