FA1 Stock Chart & Stats
€236.60
€23.10(10.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€236.60
€23.10(10.82%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€159.45 - €357.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.00
Average Volume (3M)8.00
Market Cap
€8.81B
Enterprise Value€10.14K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€304.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.57B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.6
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Sep 17, 2026EPS Estimate
3.79Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.27
Shares Outstanding35,565,544
10 Day Avg. Volume11
30 Day Avg. Volume8
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
€218.70Price Target Upside-7.56% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)15.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)€2.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And FCF ConversionFactSet converts profits into cash efficiently: operating cash flow regularly exceeds net income (coverage ~1.0–1.8x) and FCF runs ~85–91% of net income. Durable cash conversion supports reinvestment in product, sustained dividends, share repurchases, and balance sheet optionality.
High And Resilient Margins From Scalable ModelFactSet’s subscription and data platform yields persistently strong gross and net margins, reflecting pricing power and scalable delivery. These margins create structural profitability that can absorb growth investments and support returns, underpinning long-term cash generation and financial resilience.
Strong Client Retention, Enterprise Deals, And AI-led ASV GrowthHigh (>95%) ASV retention, longer average contract terms and a pipeline of enterprise renewals produce predictable recurring revenue. Recent ASV acceleration (7.1%) and material AI adoption across top clients create durable upsell and ASP expansion opportunities, supporting midterm revenue stability.
Bears Say
Margin Compression From Targeted InvestmentsManagement is deliberately investing in growth and product capabilities, which compressed operating margins by ~300bps. If productivity gains and revenue uplift from these investments lag, sustained margin pressure could erode near-term profitability and reduce free-cash-flow growth versus expectations.
Rising Token And AI Infrastructure CostsAs AI usage scales, variable token and infrastructure expenses have grown materially. Without matching consumption-based revenue or pricing adjustments, these costs make unit economics more volatile and could keep margins lower until monetization and operational controls mature.
Workforce Reductions Create Execution And Morale RiskA ~10% reduction in tech staff to redeploy capacity risks slowing product delivery, AI integration, and client implementations. Execution delays or degraded service could impair upsells and renewals, while morale and talent loss may raise retention costs and impede long-term innovation.
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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 €357.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Factset Research’s market cap?
Factset Research’s market cap is €8.81B.
When is Factset Research’s upcoming earnings report date?
Factset Research’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 17, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Factset Research’s earnings last quarter?
Factset Research released its earnings results on Jul 01, 2026. The company reported €3.983 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €3.913 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 3.79.
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 €3.983 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €3.913. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.714%.
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?
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Factset Research Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
€218.70 (-7.56% Downside)
€218.70 (-7.56% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:FA1 Sentiment 84%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-38.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.38%
Trailing 12-Months
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
€218.70
▼(-7.56% Downside)