Fidelity's Improved Business Mix Is Reflected In Shares (Rating Downgrade)

  • Fidelity has reshaped its portfolio, selling Worldpay and acquiring GPN's Issuer Solutions to improve business mix and earnings quality. The Worldpay sale locks in value but highlights past missteps; new acquisition adds scale but increases leverage and execution risk. Recent financial results are mixed, with slow growth, margin compression, and delayed contract signings tempering near-term optimism.