FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Price Target Raised to $250.00

FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) had its price objective increased by Wells Fargo & Company from $210.00 to $250.00 in a research report report published on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an underweight rating on the business services provider’s stock.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on FactSet Research Systems from $230.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Wolfe Research increased their price target on FactSet Research Systems from $225.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on FactSet Research Systems from $225.00 to $253.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Bank of America boosted their price objective on FactSet Research Systems from $205.00 to $210.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of FactSet Research Systems in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, FactSet Research Systems presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $270.79.

FactSet Research Systems Price Performance

FDS stock opened at $265.93 on Thursday. FactSet Research Systems has a 12 month low of $185.00 and a 12 month high of $320.48. The company has a current ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $283.59 and a 200 day moving average price of $249.21. The stock has a market cap of $9.46 billion, a PE ratio of 18.26, a P/E/G ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 0.77.

FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 30th. The business services provider reported $4.52 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.35 by $0.17. FactSet Research Systems had a net margin of 21.54% and a return on equity of 31.66%. The company had revenue of $634.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $629.83 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $4.05 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. FactSet Research Systems has set its FY 2027 guidance at 19.250-19.650 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that FactSet Research Systems will post 19.65 earnings per share for the current year.

FactSet Research Systems Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 31st were issued a dividend of $1.16 per share. This represents a $4.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 31st. FactSet Research Systems’s dividend payout ratio is presently 31.87%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On FactSet Research Systems

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of FDS. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust lifted its position in shares of FactSet Research Systems by 31.2% in the 2nd quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 181 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares during the period. State of Wyoming purchased a new position in FactSet Research Systems during the first quarter valued at approximately $51,000. CX Institutional increased its holdings in FactSet Research Systems by 75.7% during the second quarter. CX Institutional now owns 239 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $55,000 after buying an additional 103 shares during the period. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in FactSet Research Systems in the fourth quarter worth approximately $70,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S bought a new position in FactSet Research Systems in the second quarter worth approximately $64,000. Institutional investors own 91.24% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting FactSet Research Systems

Here are the key news stories impacting FactSet Research Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: FactSet reported fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $4.52, exceeding the $4.35 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $634.7 million versus expectations of $629.8 million. Revenue increased 6.3% year over year, supporting the view that underlying demand remains healthy. FactSet Research Systems Posts Earnings Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted AI-driven demand and momentum in annual subscription value growth, with UBS and RBC expressing greater confidence in FactSet’s fiscal 2027 subscription performance. AI monetization and potential margin benefits could help offset disruption concerns. UBS on FactSet AI Momentum RBC on FactSet AI Monetization
• Positive Sentiment: FactSet’s real-time data deal is viewed by some analysts as a potential catalyst and may make the stock attractive after its recent weakness, particularly if the agreement accelerates data and AI-related growth. FactSet Stock May Be a Bargain
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst price targets were mixed: Stifel raised its target to $292 and Deutsche Bank to $301, while Wells Fargo lifted its target to $250 but retained an Underweight rating. The broader consensus target also declined 11.29% to MX$4,905.98. Stifel Raises FactSet Price Target Wells Fargo Adjusts FactSet Target
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $19.25–$19.65 was below the roughly $19.80 analyst expectation. Management projected organic annual subscription value growth of 5%–6.5% and only 25–75 basis points of margin improvement, contributing to concerns that near-term growth may not justify the valuation. FactSet Fiscal 2027 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: FactSet announced updates to corporate governance and board powers; the immediate financial effect was not specified. FactSet Corporate Governance Update

FactSet Research Systems Company Profile

FactSet Research Systems Inc provides financial data, analytics, and investment management technology to professionals across the global financial services industry. Its platform integrates market, company, portfolio, economic, and alternative data with analytical tools designed to support investment research, decision-making, reporting, and risk management.

The company serves asset managers, investment banks, wealth managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, corporations, and other financial institutions.