FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) Stock Price & Analysis
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) closed at USD 335.45 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.86% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 319.91; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 321.53–339.83 on volume of 838,641 shares. Market capitalization is $11.93B, with a 52-week range of USD 185–339.83 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (FDS)
- Last four reported quarters (through Aug 31, 2026): revenue $2.48B, net income $533M (21.5% margin), free cash flow $707M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 22.4x (avg 25.3x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 14.8x, net debt $1.10B.
- 3 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold FDS (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 2 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.28 on a 1–5 scale) (18 analysts), mean target USD 280 (range 212–340).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +19.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -17.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-17, EPS estimate USD 5, revenue estimate $644M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (FDS)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.84B | $2.09B | $2.20B | $2.32B | $2.48B | $2.48B |
| Gross profit | $973M | $1.11B | $1.19B | $1.22B | $1.25B | — |
| Operating income | $475M | $629M | $701M | $748M | $700M | $700M |
| Net income | $397M | $468M | $537M | $597M | $533M | $533M |
| EPS (diluted) | $10.25 | $12.04 | $13.91 | $15.55 | $14.57 | — |
| Free cash flow | $487M | $585M | $615M | $617M | $707M | $707M |
| Gross margin | 52.8% | 53.3% | 54.1% | 52.7% | 50.6% | — |
| Operating margin | 25.8% | 30.2% | 31.8% | 32.2% | 28.3% | 28.3% |
| Net margin | 21.5% | 22.4% | 24.4% | 25.7% | 21.5% | 21.5% |
| Revenue growth | +15.9% | +13.1% | +5.6% | +5.4% | +6.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $536M | $458M | $493M | $355M | $265M | — |
| Total debt | $1.98B | $1.61B | $1.37B | $1.37B | $1.37B | — |
Fiscal years end Aug. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Aug 31, 2026) (FDS)
P/E 22.4x · P/S 4.8x · EV/EBITDA 14.8x · EV/Sales 5.3x · P/FCF 16.9x · P/B 6.0x · FCF yield 5.93% · Earnings yield 4.47% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.38% · Buyback yield (TTM) 5.40% · Net debt $1.10B · EV $13.0B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Aug 2026 21.5x, Aug 2025 24.0x, Aug 2024 30.4x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (FDS)
3 of 80 tracked investors hold FDS. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yacktman Asset Management | 0.65% | $52.8M | Added +1.7% | |
| John Rogers | Ariel Investments | 0.54% | $53.9M | Added +4.0% |
| Thomas Gayner | Markel Group | 0.24% | $31.1M | Unchanged |
Analysts (FDS)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.28 on a 1–5 scale), 18 analysts; mean target USD 280 (low 212, high 340).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Market Perform | $300 → $314 |
| 2026-10-01 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Underweight | $210 → $250 |
| 2026-10-01 | Stifel | Target raised | Hold | $254 → $292 |
| 2026-09-11 | Deutsche Bank | Target raised | Hold | $280 → $299 |
| 2026-09-10 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $230 → $300 |
| 2026-09-08 | William Blair | Upgrade | Market Perform → Outperform | |
| 2026-09-08 | Barclays | Target raised | Underweight | $216 → $250 |
| 2026-08-27 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $240 → $304 |
| 2026-07-06 | Barclays | Target raised | Underweight | $210 → $216 |
| 2026-07-02 | Jefferies | Target raised | Hold | $225 → $253 |
| 2026-07-02 | B of A Securities | Target raised | Underperform | $205 → $210 |
| 2026-07-02 | Deutsche Bank | Target raised | Hold | $275 → $280 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FDS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +19.0% | -17.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +19.1% | -3.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 48.0% | 31.9% |
| Max drawdown | -36.0% (Jan 2026→Feb 2026) | -59.8% (Nov 2024→Feb 2026) |
FDS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Nov 2026) | $5.00 | $4.94 | +1.3% | $643.6M | 16 |
| Next quarter (ends Feb 2027) | $4.91 | $4.90 | +0.3% | $646.5M | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Aug 2027) | $19.62 | $19.70 | -0.4% | $2.62B | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Aug 2028) | $21.70 | $21.92 | -1.0% | $2.78B | 17 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 335.45 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.86% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 319.91 |
| Open | USD 323.08 |
| Day Range | USD 321.53 – 339.83 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 185 – 339.83 |
| Volume | 838,641 shares |
| Market Cap | $11.93B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (FDS)
Nexqual's technical model rates FDS "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 72.81 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 288.58) |
| MACD | 10.52 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (FDS)
Wall Street analysts rate FDS "Hold" based on 18 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 280 (range USD 212–340), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 18 |
| Mean Target | USD 280 |
| High Target | USD 340 |
| Low Target | USD 212 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 9 / 6 |
Earnings (FDS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-17 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 5 |
| Revenue Estimate | $643.65M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | USD 4.52 vs est 4.35 ▲ beat |
| 2026-05-31 | USD 4.53 vs est 4.45 ▲ beat |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 4.46 vs est 4.38 ▲ beat |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 4.51 vs est 4.36 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FDS)
| Total Revenue | $2.48B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.30% |
| Gross Margin | +50.60% |
| Operating Margin | +22.21% |
| Profit Margin | +21.54% |
| ROE | +25.47% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.77 |
| Current Ratio | 0.6 |
| Total Cash | $265.33M |
| Total Debt | $1.54B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Aug 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $707.48M (28.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FDS)
Nexqual rates FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 51%, operating 22% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $265M cash and investments vs $1.37B debt (Aug 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $707M (last 4 quarters to Aug 2026, SEC), 29% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 25%, ROA 10.7% |
Ownership (FDS)
| Insider Ownership | +0.37% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +116.04% |
| Shares Outstanding | 35.57M |
| Float | 35.13M |
| Short % of Float | +10.28% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (FDS)
FactSet Research Systems Inc. is led by Sanoke Viswanathan, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Sanoke Viswanathan |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, Chief Revenue Officer and MD of EMEA & Asia Pacific | Goran Skoko |
| Executive VP & CFO | Joshua B. Warren |
| Chief Technology Officer | Robert Stolte |
Major Backers & Investors (FDS)
Notable institutional backers of FactSet Research Systems Inc. include BAMCO Inc., BARON SELECT FUNDS-Baron Partners Fund, AQR Capital Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| BAMCO Inc. | 11.92% |
| BARON SELECT FUNDS-Baron Partners Fund | 8.06% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 4.75% |
| LOOMIS SAYLES & CO L P | 4.08% |
| Ninety One UK Ltd | 3.26% |
| Morgan Stanley | 3.12% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 11.8% |
| BlackRock | 8.11% |
| State Street | 5.32% |
| Geode Capital | 3.92% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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