StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 6 October 2026•Updated 7 October 2026•
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FICO Stock Plunges Over 50% as Mandatory Regulatory Status for Mortgage Scores Ends
Key Facts
1Fair Isaac (FICO) announced it will cut approximately 15% of its workforce to simplify its operating structure.
2The restructuring aims to integrate AI more deeply into the company's product development.
Fair Isaac (FICO) lost the regulatory status that previously made its mortgage credit scores mandatory for lenders. This development caused the company's stock to lose more than half of its value, coinciding with an announcement to cut approximately 15% of its workforce to simplify its operating structure.
Reuters reported that the restructuring plan aims to integrate AI more deeply into product development processes. FICO was trading at $310.32 on October 7, 2026, marking a significant decline from its October 5, 2026, closing price of $689.61.