FactSet Research Systems (FDS) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) is anticipated to issue its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, December 18th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $4.39 per share and revenue of $599.6920 million for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET.

FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, September 17th. The business services provider reported $4.05 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.13 by ($0.08). The business had revenue of $596.90 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $593.32 million. FactSet Research Systems had a net margin of 25.72% and a return on equity of 31.06%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.74 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect FactSet Research Systems to post $17 EPS for the current fiscal year and $19 EPS for the next fiscal year.

FactSet Research Systems Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSE:FDS opened at $288.25 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a current ratio of 1.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.54, a PEG ratio of 2.47 and a beta of 0.75. FactSet Research Systems has a 1-year low of $250.50 and a 1-year high of $496.90. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $277.80 and a 200 day moving average price of $355.43.

FactSet Research Systems Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 28th will be paid a dividend of $1.10 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 28th. This represents a $4.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.5%. FactSet Research Systems’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 28.30%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on FDS. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of FactSet Research Systems in a report on Monday. Huber Research raised FactSet Research Systems to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, September 19th. Wolfe Research reiterated an “underperform” rating and issued a $290.00 target price on shares of FactSet Research Systems in a report on Friday, November 14th. Evercore ISI cut their price target on shares of FactSet Research Systems from $394.00 to $328.00 and set an “in-line” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, September 19th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of FactSet Research Systems from $393.00 to $293.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, September 19th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and six have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, FactSet Research Systems presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $346.50.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Goran Skoko bought 500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was bought at an average price of $252.93 per share, with a total value of $126,465.00. Following the purchase, the executive vice president directly owned 9,192 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,324,932.56. This represents a 5.75% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Helen L. Shan purchased 370 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 6th. The shares were bought at an average price of $275.48 per share, for a total transaction of $101,927.60. Following the completion of the acquisition, the executive vice president owned 9,284 shares in the company, valued at $2,557,556.32. This represents a 4.15% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders purchased a total of 1,208 shares of company stock worth $328,505 in the last quarter. 1.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. BOKF NA lifted its holdings in shares of FactSet Research Systems by 5,100.0% during the 3rd quarter. BOKF NA now owns 104 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 102 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in FactSet Research Systems by 188.2% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 98 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 64 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new position in FactSet Research Systems during the second quarter valued at approximately $50,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in FactSet Research Systems by 58.6% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 138 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $62,000 after acquiring an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in FactSet Research Systems by 523.1% in the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 243 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $70,000 after acquiring an additional 204 shares in the last quarter. 91.24% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

FactSet Research Systems Company Profile

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.