FICO's 0.86% Rally Defies 44% Volume Drop to 368th Rank Amid Political Lobbying Battle

On September 5, 2025, , , ranking it 368th in the market. The stock faces renewed political pressure as the company has enlisted Republican lobbyist and Trump-linked consultant Arthur Schwartz to counter criticisms from Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte. Pulte has accused FICO of monopolistic practices and regulatory manipulation, including alleged use of unregistered lobbyists. FICO CEO acknowledged price increases but emphasized their minimal scale relative to the company’s offerings. While Pulte’s efforts have intensified since May, no antitrust investigation has been initiated against FICO.

Miller, a top fundraiser and finance chair for the 2016 and 2020 presidential inaugural committees, and Schwartz, an advisor to . and confidant of Vice President , bring deep White House ties to the lobbying effort. Pulte, known for controversial referrals of high-profile figures to prosecutors, has leveraged his position to challenge FICO’s dominance in mortgage underwriting. , attributed partly to Pulte’s public attacks. FICO’s response to regulatory scrutiny remains defensive, with no indication of broader legal action against the firm.

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