What Happened?

Shares of credit scoring and analytics company FICO (NYSE: FICO) jumped 3.8% in the morning session after Raymond James raised its price target on the company's stock to $1,940 from $1,800. 

The investment firm also maintained its 'Outperform' rating on the shares. This adjustment indicated a belief from the analysts at Raymond James that the stock had a greater potential to increase in value. Price targets represent an analyst's projection of a stock's future worth. An increase in this target is often viewed positively by investors and can influence buying activity, as it reflects an updated and more optimistic outlook on the company's financial prospects.

After the initial pop the shares cooled down to $1,649, up 4% from previous close.

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What Is The Market Telling Us

Fair Isaac Corporation’s shares are somewhat volatile and have had 14 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.

Fair Isaac Corporation is flat since the beginning of the year, and at $1,649 per share, it is trading 25.3% below its 52-week high of $2,206 from May 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Fair Isaac Corporation’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,326.

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