Factset Research (DE:FA1)
NYSE:FA1
FA1 Stock Chart & Stats
€196.40
-€1.10(-0.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€196.40
-€1.10(-0.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€159.45 - €382.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.00
Average Volume (3M)15.00
Market Cap
€8.08B
Enterprise Value€10.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€285.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.55B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.1
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
Jul 01, 2026EPS Estimate
3.86Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.67
Shares Outstanding36,431,126
10 Day Avg. Volume20
30 Day Avg. Volume15
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
€218.69Price Target Upside11.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)15.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)€2.12B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Subscription Model With High ASV RetentionFactSet’s subscription-heavy revenue base and >95% ASV retention create durable revenue visibility and high customer stickiness. Broadening use across clients (86% of top 200 use 5+ solutions) raises wallet share and lowers churn risk, supporting steady recurring revenue over months.
Robust Operating Cash Flow And Strong Free Cash GenerationSustained, high free cash flow supports capital allocation flexibility—buybacks, debt reduction, and strategic investments—without relying on external financing. Strong cash conversion (FCF ~85%–91% of net income) underpins durable financial resilience and funds execution over the next 2–6 months.
High Margins And Consistent ProfitabilityElevated gross and net margins indicate durable pricing power and scalable software/data economics. Strong returns on capital reflect efficient use of resources, enabling reinvestment in products and shareholder returns while preserving core profitability despite measured growth pacing.
Bears Say
Meaningful Absolute Debt LevelAlthough leverage has improved, a ~$1.55B debt load still imposes interest and refinancing risk and constrains strategic optionality. If growth softens, debt servicing and covenant flexibility could limit M&A or accelerate deleveraging needs, affecting long-term capital deployment.
Slowing Top-line Growth And Maturing Revenue ProfileA decelerating revenue trajectory signals a more mature market position, limiting operating leverage upside. Sustained modest topline growth raises pressure on management to drive expansion via cross-sell, new products, or pricing, increasing execution reliance for durable growth over months.
Margin Pressure From Investment Pacing And AI Transition RiskDeliberate investment in cloud, AI, and professional services pressures margins near-term and creates execution risk if productivity gains lag. Additionally, structural AI-driven shifts to consumption-based pricing could alter seat economics, posing durable margin and pricing-model uncertainty.
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 €382.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Factset Research’s market cap?
Factset Research’s market cap is €8.08B.
When is Factset Research’s upcoming earnings report date?
Factset Research’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 01, 2026 which is in 23 days.
How were Factset Research’s earnings last quarter?
Factset Research released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported €3.869 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €3.803 by €0.067.
Is Factset Research overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Factset Research’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 3.86.
How many shares outstanding does Factset Research have?
Factset Research has 36,431,126 shares outstanding.
What happened to Factset Research’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Factset Research reported an EPS of €3.869 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €3.803. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.797%.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
€218.69 (11.35% Upside)
€218.69 (11.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:FA1 Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 19%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-39.74%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.51%
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong set of operational and commercial positives: accelerating organic ASV growth across geographies and client types, revenue and EPS growth, multiple notable client wins and product traction (MCP Server/API growth), meaningful early productivity gains from AI, and a raised fiscal outlook. Lowlights are primarily execution and timing-related (margin compression driven by deliberate investments, a higher tax rate, regional softness in parts of EMEA, and some client-count churn). Management communicated clear strategies to convert productivity gains into funding for growth and to evolve pricing/packaging for an AI-driven market. Overall, highlights substantially outweigh the lowlights, although there are execution risks tied to investment pacing and industry-wide AI-driven shifts in client economics.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
€218.69
▲(11.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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