Analysis of Revenues
Revenues as Reported
Fiserv Inc., income statement, revenues
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
- Overall Revenue Trend
- The total revenue exhibited a strong upward trend from 2018 to 2021, increasing from 5,823 million US dollars in 2018 to 16,226 million US dollars in 2021. This represents nearly a threefold increase over the four-year period, indicating significant growth in the company’s operations.
- Processing Revenue
- This segment showed a substantial and consistent increase each year, starting at 3,408 million US dollars in 2018 and reaching 11,584 million US dollars by 2021. The rapid growth in this category suggests it was a major driver of overall revenue growth.
- Hardware, Print and Card Production
- This category also displayed strong growth, rising from 345 million US dollars in 2018 to 1,787 million US dollars in 2021. The steady increase suggests expanding demand or an expansion in this line of business during the period.
- Professional Services
- Revenue from professional services increased gradually, from 577 million US dollars in 2018 to 779 million US dollars in 2021. The growth here, though more modest compared to processing and hardware categories, indicates steady expansion in service offerings.
- Software Maintenance
- Revenue under software maintenance remained relatively stable over the period, starting at 595 million US dollars in 2018 and ending at 568 million US dollars in 2021, with minor fluctuations. This indicates a mature and steady revenue stream without significant growth.
- License and Termination Fees
- There was a slight decline from 313 million US dollars in 2018 to 285 million in 2019, followed by a small recovery and relative stability around 298 million US dollars in 2021. This suggests no substantial growth and perhaps a limited role in overall revenue generation.
- Output Solutions Postage
- Revenue in this segment grew notably from 308 million US dollars in 2018 to 864 million in 2020 but showed a slight decline to 860 million in 2021. The trend indicates significant growth initially, with a recent stabilization or minor reduction.
- Other Revenue
- Other revenues started at 5,696 million US dollars in 2017 but then dropped sharply to 277 million in 2018 and remained relatively flat through 2021, with slight increases to 350 million in the last reported year. The initial high value suggests a one-time or restructuring event, followed by a normalized, lower recurring revenue base.