- James Schneider, Goldman analyst upgrades First Data (NYSE:FDC) to buy and sets PT of $25, 25% upside.
- Schneider expects revenue growth to improve as the acquisition of CardConnect and BluePay would triple the company's exposure to sales coming from independent software vendors.
- Schneider also sees the potential for stabilization in the joint ventures in the second half of the year.
- Shares +0.54% PM.