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 - €291.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.00
Average Volume (3M)21.00
Market Cap
€8.00B
Enterprise Value€10.14K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€304.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.57B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.1
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Sep 30, 2026EPS Estimate
3.77Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.27
Shares Outstanding35,565,544
10 Day Avg. Volume13
30 Day Avg. Volume21
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
€226.25Price Target Upside-14.85% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)17.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)€2.26B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Revenue And Client RetentionHigh retention and longer contract terms make revenue more predictable and deepen client relationships. Enterprise renewals also increase switching friction, supporting durable recurring revenue, better planning visibility, and opportunities to expand FactSet’s share of customer workflows over time.
AI-driven Product ExpansionBroad customer adoption indicates AI is becoming an embedded growth channel rather than a standalone experiment. Higher ASP growth among AI users and rising use of AI solutions can support cross-selling, increase platform relevance, and expand revenue per client over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash Generation And Balance SheetStrong free cash flow gives FactSet capacity to reinvest in products, technology, and distribution while continuing shareholder returns. Moderate net leverage and an investment-grade rating provide financial flexibility, reducing the risk that growth initiatives or capital allocation depend on stressed funding conditions.
Bears Say
Operating Margin CompressionThe margin decline shows that targeted investment, performance compensation, and higher operating expenses are currently absorbing part of the benefit from revenue growth. If these costs persist longer than expected, earnings conversion could remain below historical levels and limit near-term operating leverage.
Rising AI And Technology CostsAI adoption can expand the product opportunity, but rising token and infrastructure costs create uncertainty around the profitability of newer usage-based offerings. FactSet must maintain strong pricing, usage controls, and productivity gains for AI-driven revenue growth to translate into durable margin improvement.
Technology Workforce Restructuring RiskA major technology workforce reduction may improve efficiency, but it also creates execution and morale risks during an important product and AI expansion phase. Disruption to engineering capacity or delivery could slow innovation, affect customer adoption, and weaken the benefits expected from the restructuring.
Factset Research News
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 €291.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Factset Research’s market cap?
Factset Research’s market cap is €8.00B.
When is Factset Research’s upcoming earnings report date?
Factset Research’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 30, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Factset Research’s earnings last quarter?
Factset Research released its earnings results on Jul 01, 2026. The company reported €3.928 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €3.859 by €0.069.
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 3.77.
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 €3.928 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €3.859. 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
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
€226.25 (-14.85% Downside)
€226.25 (-14.85% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:FA1 Sentiment 85%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 80%
Bearish news 20%
Bearish news 20%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.58%
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
€226.25
▼(-14.85% Downside)