FA1 Stock Chart & Stats
€265.70
€23.10(10.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€265.70
€23.10(10.82%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€159.45 - €268.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.00
Average Volume (3M)26.00
Market Cap
€8.53B
Enterprise Value€10.14K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€304.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.57B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.9
Beta0.43
Next Earnings
Sep 30, 2026EPS Estimate
3.83Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.27
Shares Outstanding35,565,544
10 Day Avg. Volume28
30 Day Avg. Volume26
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.05
Price to Book (P/B)6.48
Price to Sales (P/S)6.10
P/FCF Ratio22.93
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€233.91Price Target Upside-11.96% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)17.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)€2.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Revenue And Client RetentionThe subscription model is reinforced by retention above 95% and longer enterprise or multi-year contracts. These characteristics improve revenue visibility, support recurring cash generation, and create opportunities to expand wallet share through additional datasets, analytics, and workflow modules.
AI-led Product ExpansionBroad adoption of multiple AI solutions among major clients shows that AI is becoming embedded in FactSet workflows rather than remaining experimental. Higher ASP growth among AI users and direct ASV contribution provide a durable avenue for product expansion and customer monetization.
Strong Cash GenerationStrong cash conversion gives FactSet flexibility to fund product investment, AI infrastructure, debt management, and shareholder returns without relying solely on external capital. Consistently high free cash flow also supports resilience as the company manages a mature growth profile.
Bears Say
Maturing Revenue GrowthSlowing revenue growth indicates that FactSet is operating from a more mature base, which can make it harder to sustain historical expansion rates. A slower top line may reduce operating leverage and place greater importance on successful upselling, AI adoption, and productivity initiatives.
Margin Pressure From Investment And Technology CostsThe recent margin decline shows that AI infrastructure, technology investment, compensation, and other spending are absorbing part of current growth. If productivity gains or pricing do not scale quickly enough, sustained cost intensity could limit earnings growth and cash available for other uses.
Material Debt Remains A Balance-sheet ConsiderationAlthough leverage has improved meaningfully, material debt still reduces financial flexibility relative to an unlevered software model. Ongoing obligations can constrain capital allocation during weaker growth or heavier investment periods, even as strong profitability and cash generation provide an important cushion.
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FA1 FAQ
What was Factset Research’s price range in the past 12 months?
Factset Research lowest stock price was €159.45 and its highest was €268.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Factset Research’s market cap?
Factset Research’s market cap is €8.53B.
When is Factset Research’s upcoming earnings report date?
Factset Research’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 30, 2026 which is in 3 days.
How were Factset Research’s earnings last quarter?
Factset Research released its earnings results on Jul 01, 2026. The company reported €3.982 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €3.912 by €0.07.
Is Factset Research overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Factset Research’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Factset Research pay dividends?
Factset Research does not currently pay dividends.
What is Factset Research’s EPS estimate?
Factset Research’s EPS estimate is 3.83.
How many shares outstanding does Factset Research have?
Factset Research has 35,565,544 shares outstanding.
What happened to Factset Research’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Factset Research reported an EPS of €3.982 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €3.912. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.715%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Factset Research?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:FA1
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Factset Research Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
€233.91 (-11.96% Downside)
€233.91 (-11.96% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:FA1 Sentiment 83%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.07%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.38%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Factset Research
FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a financial intelligence firm providing a comprehensive suite of integrated data and analytical software. The company serves the global investment community, with its operations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. FactSet delivers critical insights and information through specialized workflow solutions covering research, analytics, and trading, complemented by its content, technology platforms, and wealth management resources. Its diverse clientele includes portfolio managers, investment banks, asset managers, wealth advisors, corporate entities, and various other financial sector organizations. FactSet was established in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
FA1 Company Deck
FA1 Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a largely positive picture: FactSet delivered accelerating ASV growth (7.1%), revenue and EPS expansion, strong cash flow, significant AI adoption and client wins, and meaningful productivity gains driven by AI and MCP traction. Offsetting these positives are near-term margin compression (down ~300 bps) from targeted investments, higher token and technology costs, an FX hedging loss (~60 bps), and workforce restructuring (notably ~10% reduction in technology headcount). Management reaffirmed guidance and expects margin improvement as productivity initiatives scale. Overall, the strengths (accelerating growth, AI-led expansion, cash generation, client retention/expansion, and partnerships) outweigh the temporary cost and execution headwinds.View all DE:FA1 earnings summariesFA1 Revenue Breakdown
64.87% Americas
24.99% EMEA
10.14% APAC
FA1 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€233.91
▼(-11.96% Downside)