Fair Isaac Corporation

FICO · Technology

About Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)

Fair Isaac Corporation is a Software - Application company operating in the Technology sector.

FICO trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application

Key Statistics

Current Price
$711.23
Market Cap
$15.36B
52-Week High
$1,858.91
52-Week Low
$586.05
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application

$1,000 Invested in Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)

1 Year
$449
+-55%
3 Years
$857
+-14%
5 Years
$1,718
+72%
10 Years
$5,761
+476%
Since IPO
$588,023
+58702%

How much would $1,000 invested in FICO be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in FICO 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) in 2025 would be worth $449 as of November 2026, representing a -55.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in FICO 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) in 2023 would be worth $857 as of November 2026, representing a -14.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in FICO 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) in 2021 would be worth $1,718 as of November 2026, representing a +71.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in FICO 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) in 2016 would be worth $5,761 as of November 2026, representing a +476.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in FICO at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) at IPO would be worth $588,023 as of November 2026, representing a +58702.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.05%
Positive Months
269
57% of 471
Negative Months
196
42% of 471
Data Period
39+ years
471 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 1996 (+41.7%)
Best month on avg: November (+5.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 2026 (-48.4%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.4%)

Over the past 39+ years (471 months), Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) has averaged a monthly return of +2.05% with a median return of +2.08%. The stock had 269 positive months (57%) and 196 negative months (42%). The best month in FICO's history was April 1996 with a +41.7% return, while the worst was September 2026 at -48.4%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.7%), and September the weakest (-1.4%).

FICO's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1994 with a cumulative return of +100.3%, and the worst was 2008 at -48.9%.

Annual Returns

Over 39 years of trading history, Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) has delivered an average annual return of +27.26% with a median return of +20.67%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.80%. The stock posted gains in 29 years (74%) and losses in 10 years (26%).

FICO's best year was 1994 with a +151.76% gain, while the worst was 2026 at -57.93%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 12, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. FICO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 27 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.

Avg Return
+27.26%
Best Year
1994 (+151.76%)
Worst Year
2026 (-57.93%)
Positive Years
29/39
Year Return Start End
2026 -57.93% $1,690.62 $711.23
2025 -15.08% $1,990.93 $1,690.62
2024 +71.04% $1,164.01 $1,990.93
2023 +94.46% $598.58 $1,164.01
2022 +38.03% $433.67 $598.58
2021 -15.14% $511.04 $433.67
2020 +36.39% $374.68 $511.04
2019 +100.36% $187.00 $374.68
2018 +22.06% $153.20 $187.00
2017 +28.52% $119.20 $153.20
2016 +26.68% $94.10 $119.20
2015 +30.38% $72.17 $94.10
2014 +15.21% $62.64 $72.17
2013 +49.75% $41.83 $62.64
2012 +17.50% $35.60 $41.83
2011 +53.80% $23.15 $35.60
2010 +10.05% $21.03 $23.15
2009 +27.01% $16.56 $21.03
2008 -47.35% $31.46 $16.56
2007 -20.74% $39.69 $31.46
2006 -7.78% $43.04 $39.69
2005 +20.67% $35.67 $43.04
2004 +12.17% $31.80 $35.67
2003 +15.31% $27.58 $31.80
2002 +1.82% $27.08 $27.58
2001 +85.59% $14.59 $27.08
2000 -3.60% $15.14 $14.59
1999 +14.99% $13.16 $15.14
1998 +38.96% $9.47 $13.16
1997 -14.69% $11.10 $9.47
1996 +51.54% $7.33 $11.10
1995 -7.56% $7.93 $7.33
1994 +151.76% $3.15 $7.93
1993 +81.50% $1.73 $3.15
1992 +20.44% $1.44 $1.73
1991 +124.12% $0.64 $1.44
1990 -25.40% $0.86 $0.64
1989 +1.37% $0.85 $0.86
1988 +36.84% $0.62 $0.85

Frequently Asked Questions: FICO

What sector is FICO in? ▼

FICO operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Application industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.

How has FICO performed historically? ▼

Over 39 years of trading history, FICO has posted gains in 29 years (74% of the time). The best year was 1994 with a +151.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in FICO? ▼

You can invest in FICO through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold FICO.

Last updated: 11/1/2026