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FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$417.87
-5.54 (-1.31%)
(As of 07/8/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$415.11
$425.00
50-Day Range
$394.98
$452.70
52-Week Range
$385.57
$488.64
Volume
226,995 shs
Average Volume
355,166 shs
Market Capitalization
$15.93 billion
P/E Ratio
31.51
Dividend Yield
1.00%
Price Target
$432.00

FactSet Research Systems MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.64 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
3.4% Upside
$432.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
5.09% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.18
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.85mentions of FactSet Research Systems in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$11.61 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
7.04%
From $16.33 to $17.48 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.52 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

33rd out of 294 stocks

Computer Programming, Data Processing, & Other Computer Related Industry

5th out of 56 stocks

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About FactSet Research Systems Stock (NYSE:FDS)

FactSet Research Systems Inc., a financial data company, provides integrated financial information and analytical applications to the investment community in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company delivers insight and information through the workflow solutions of research, analytics and trading, content and technology solutions, and wealth. It serves portfolio managers, investment banks, asset managers, wealth advisors, corporate clients, and other financial services entities. FactSet Research Systems Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

FDS Stock Price History

FDS Stock News Headlines

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FactSet Boosts FY24 Earnings Outlook - Update
FactSet Reports Results for Third Quarter 2024
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 6/20 Dividend
5/31/2024
Dividend Payable
6/20/2024
Last Earnings
6/21/2024
Today
7/08/2024
Fiscal Year End
8/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
9/19/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Computer programming, data processing, & other computer related
Sub-Industry
Application Software
CUSIP
30307510
Employees
12,237
Year Founded
1978

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$432.00
High Stock Price Target
$480.00
Low Stock Price Target
$355.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+3.4%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.64
Research Coverage
11 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$468.17 million
Pretax Margin
29.48%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.09 billion
Cash Flow
$18.21 per share
Book Value
$49.60 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
37,735,000
Market Cap
$15.93 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.75

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Should I Buy FactSet Research Systems Stock? FDS Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in FactSet Research Systems Inc.:

  • FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a strong 12-month high of $488.64, indicating potential for growth in stock price.
  • The company reported a positive earnings surprise in the last quarter, with an EPS of $4.37, beating the consensus estimate by $0.46, showcasing strong financial performance.
  • FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a healthy net margin of 23.56% and a return on equity of 34.48%, indicating efficient use of resources and profitability.
  • The recent increase in quarterly dividend from $0.98 to $1.04 represents a positive outlook on the company's financial health and commitment to shareholders.
  • Insider transactions show confidence in the company, with executives like Robert J. Robie and Goran Skoko selling shares at prices above $430, suggesting belief in future growth.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in FactSet Research Systems Inc. for these reasons:

  • Multiple sell-side analysts have rated the stock as "sell" or "underperform," indicating potential concerns about the company's future performance.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these FactSet Research Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FDS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FDS shares performed this year?

FactSet Research Systems' stock was trading at $477.05 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, FDS shares have decreased by 12.4% and is now trading at $417.87.
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How were FactSet Research Systems' earnings last quarter?

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) announced its earnings results on Friday, June, 21st. The business services provider reported $4.37 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.91 by $0.46. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis.

What is Phil Snow's approval rating as FactSet Research Systems' CEO?

757 employees have rated FactSet Research Systems Chief Executive Officer Phil Snow on Glassdoor.com. Phil Snow has an approval rating of 89% among the company's employees.

Does FactSet Research Systems have any subsidiaries?

FactSet Research Systems subsidiaries include CUSIP Global Services, Cobalt Software, BTU Analytics, TruValue Labs, FDSG, BI-SAM Technologies, Interactive Data Managed Solutions, and others.

Who are FactSet Research Systems' major shareholders?

FactSet Research Systems' top institutional investors include Institutional & Family Asset Management LLC (0.02%), First Hawaiian Bank (0.02%), Birch Capital Management LLC (0.02%) and DNB Asset Management AS (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher R Ellis, Frederick Philip Snow, Robin Ann Abrams, Goran Skoko, Malcolm Frank, Rachel Rebecca Stern, Joseph Zimmel, Robert J Robie, Kristina W Karnovsky, Katherine M Stepp, Laurie Siegel, John Costigan, Sheila B Jordan, Jonathan Reeve, Gregory T Moskoff, Gray Mars Venus Trust, Arizona and Gene D Fernandez.
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How do I buy shares of FactSet Research Systems?

Shares of FDS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of FactSet Research Systems own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that FactSet Research Systems investors own include Starbucks (SBUX), Walt Disney (DIS), Home Depot (HD), Alphabet (GOOG), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Activision Blizzard (ATVI) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

This page (NYSE:FDS) was last updated on 7/9/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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