Fiserv’s Daily Volume Plunges to 298th in Market Activity Amid Class Action Over Misleading Clover Disclosures

Fiserv (NYSE: FI) closed August 12, 2025 with a 0.08% gain, trading with a daily volume of $360 million, down 21.14% from the prior session and ranking 298th in market activity. The stock faces regulatory scrutiny amid a class action lawsuit alleging misleading disclosures about its Clover platform’s growth trajectory. Robbins LLP claims Fiserv pressured Payeezy merchants to migrate to Clover, artificially inflating short-term revenue metrics while concealing customer attrition and pricing challenges. The firm alleges that Clover’s growth became unsustainable as former Payeezy clients switched to competitors due to high costs and poor service, leading to declining gross payment volume (GPV) trends. The lawsuit contends these practices distorted investor perceptions of the platform’s long-term viability.

Legal filings suggest the company’s public statements about Clover’s competitive positioning and growth strategies were materially misleading. The litigation, spanning July 24, 2024, to July 22, 2025, claims internal issues with Payeezy migration and subsequent merchant losses were not adequately disclosed. Plaintiffs assert that the truth emerged through subsequent revelations, triggering a market reaction that harmed investors. The case is seeking lead plaintiffs to represent shareholders by September 22, 2025, with no upfront fees for participants. While the stock’s marginal gain on August 12 does not reflect immediate legal impacts, ongoing litigation could introduce volatility as the case progresses.

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