FICO shares closed at $815.31 on October 23. Analyst Jason Haas at Wells Fargo downgraded the stock to Equal-Weight from Overweight, lowering his price target by 8.1% to $735. The move reflects concern over economic headwinds and potential cost cuts at financial institutions, which could pressure both the Scores and Software divisions. Multiple analysts have slashed targets in October; consensus sits near $953, implying 17% upside but subject to revision ahead of earnings on November 4.
FICO downgraded by Wells Fargo to Equal-Weight, target cut to $735 from $800.
FICO shares closed at $815.31 on October 23. Analyst Jason Haas at Wells Fargo downgraded the stock to Equal-Weight from Overweight, lowering his price target by 8.1% to $735. The move reflects concern over economic headwinds and potential cost cuts at financial institutions, which could pressure both the Scores and Software divisions. Multiple analysts have slashed targets in October; consensus sits near $953, implying 17% upside but subject to revision ahead of earnings on November 4.
Key data as of 5 Nov 2026
FICO downgraded by Wells Fargo to Equal-Weight, target cut to $735 from $800.
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