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Sign InIn a move reflecting institutional confidence in the fintech sector, the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (Strs Ohio) significantly increased its stake in Fidelity National Information Services (FIS). According to reports, the fund purchased an additional 59,790 shares, bringing its total holdings to 134,404 shares. This investment expansion follows the company's reported quarterly earnings per share of $1.36, bolstered by a robust 30.1% year-over-year revenue growth.
This institutional accumulation occurs as investors seek opportunities in fintech firms maintaining attractive yields, with FIS sustaining a dividend yield of approximately 4.2%. Compared to industry peers, market data shows FIS's revenue growth outpaced that of Fiserv (FI), which reported a 7% increase in its most recent quarter per earnings filings, further validating FIS's position as a growth-and-income play.
Regarding market performance, FIS shares stood at $41.80 (at close July 02, 2026), trading within a range of $40.94 to $41.85 during the session per market data. Investors are now monitoring the sustainability of this growth amid global economic shifts, noting that recent data showed China's Manufacturing PMI at 50.6 on June 30, which may indirectly influence broader sentiment within the global technology services sector.