Fair Isaac Receives Moderate Buy Rating from Analysts

Shares of the data analytics and software company have been assigned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by 14 ratings firms.

Feb. 28, 2026 at 6:58am

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Shares of Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:FICO), the company behind the widely used FICO credit-scoring system, have been assigned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from 14 ratings firms currently covering the stock. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, while nine have assigned a buy recommendation, with an average 12-month target price of $1,994.62.

Why it matters

Fair Isaac's FICO Score is a critical tool used by lenders to assess consumer credit risk, making the company's financial performance and outlook of interest to investors in the financial services industry. The mixed analyst ratings reflect the company's evolving focus from its origins in statistical credit scoring to a broader range of predictive analytics and decision management solutions.

The details

The analysts' ratings and price targets come after Fair Isaac reported strong financial results for its most recent quarter, with revenue up 16.4% year-over-year and earnings per share exceeding expectations. The company has also announced a $1.5 billion share buyback program, indicating confidence in its future prospects.

  • Fair Isaac reported its latest quarterly results on January 28, 2026.
  • The company announced its $1.5 billion share buyback program on February 25, 2026.

The players

Fair Isaac Corporation

A data analytics and software company best known for its FICO Score, a widely used credit-scoring system that helps lenders assess consumer credit risk.

Bill Fair and Earl Isaac

The founders of Fair Isaac, who established the company in 1956 and evolved it from its origins in statistical credit scoring to a broader focus on predictive analytics and decision management solutions.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Fair Isaac's mixed analyst ratings reflect the company's evolution from its origins in credit scoring to a broader range of predictive analytics and decision management solutions, highlighting the importance of the FICO Score and the company's financial performance to the financial services industry.