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 - €301.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.00
Average Volume (3M)29.00
Market Cap
€10.37B
Enterprise Value€12.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€265.33M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.5
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
Dec 17, 2026EPS Estimate
4.48Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)14.62
Shares Outstanding35,254,310
10 Day Avg. Volume9
30 Day Avg. Volume29
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.04
Price to Book (P/B)5.71
Price to Sales (P/S)4.62
P/FCF Ratio16.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€249.39Price Target Upside-6.14% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)17.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)€2.34B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Subscription ModelSubscription fees, module expansion and enterprise/API delivery create recurring revenue tied to embedded investment workflows. Long-term client relationships and wallet-share expansion can support revenue visibility and retention as customers add datasets and functionality.
Strong Retention And Enterprise AdoptionRetention above 95% and longer-duration enterprise contracts indicate durable customer relationships and deeper workflow integration. These characteristics can reduce renewal risk, support predictable recurring revenue, and create opportunities to expand products across large institutional clients.
High Profitability And Cash GenerationHigh margins and substantial free cash flow demonstrate an asset-light, profitable business with meaningful cash conversion. This financial capacity supports continued investment in data, AI and infrastructure while preserving the ability to return capital and manage obligations.
Bears Say
Operating Margin PressureMargin compression shows that infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, resilience and compensation investments are currently consuming part of operating leverage. If these costs persist faster than revenue scales, they could limit earnings growth and reduce the benefit of strong recurring revenue.
Slower Expected ASV GrowthGuidance below the latest reported growth rate signals a more moderate expansion path over the coming year. Renewal timing, enterprise agreement mix and early-stage AI monetization could make growth less linear and temper the pace of future revenue and earnings expansion.
Recent Cash-flow WeakeningAlthough cash generation remains substantial, the recent decline in free cash flow and weaker earnings coverage indicate reduced conversion quality versus prior periods. Continued volatility could constrain internally funded investment or shareholder returns if the deterioration becomes persistent.
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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 €301.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Factset Research’s market cap?
Factset Research’s market cap is €10.37B.
When is Factset Research’s upcoming earnings report date?
Factset Research’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 17, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were Factset Research’s earnings last quarter?
Factset Research released its earnings results on Sep 30, 2026. The company reported €4.046 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €3.896 by €0.15.
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 4.48.
How many shares outstanding does Factset Research have?
Factset Research has 35,254,310 shares outstanding.
What happened to Factset Research’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Factset Research reported an EPS of €4.046 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €3.896. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.88%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
€249.39 (-6.14% Downside)
€249.39 (-6.14% 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
24.69%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was strongly positive overall. FactSet reported record ASV performance, broad-based growth, significant competitive wins, accelerating MCP and AI adoption, productivity improvements, strong free cash flow and substantial shareholder returns. The main negatives were lower operating margins, restructuring-related costs and head count reductions, a lower fiscal 2027 ASV growth range, and tax and interest expense headwinds. Management nevertheless projected margin improvement and high single-digit EPS growth for fiscal 2027.View all DE:FA1 earnings summariesFA1 Revenue Breakdown
64.87% Americas
24.99% EMEA
10.14% APAC

FA1 Stock 12 Month Forecast
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