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Norwalk, Connecticut-based FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) operates as a financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider for the investment community worldwide. With a market cap of $15.9 billion, the company provides workstations, portfolio analytics, and enterprise data solutions, and more.
The company is expected to announce its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings results on Thursday, Sept. 18. Ahead of this event, analysts expect the company to report an adjusted EPS of $4.15, up 11% from $3.74 in the year-ago quarter. It has surpassed or matched Wall Street's earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters, while missing on one occasion.
For fiscal 2025, analysts expect the company to report an adjusted EPS of $17.07, up 3.8% from $16.45 in fiscal 2024. Additionally, adjusted EPS is expected to increase 8.5% year-over-year to $18.52 in fiscal 2026.
Over the past year, FDS shares declined marginally, underperforming the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 17.1% gains and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLF) 22.3% returns over the same time frame.
FDS stock rose 3.5% following the release of its Q3 2025 earnings on Jun. 23. The company’s quarterly revenue increased 5.9% year-over-year to $585.5 million, driven by demand from wealth and institutional buy-side clients. Moreover, its adjusted EPS for the quarter came in at $4.27, falling marginally short of the consensus estimates.
The consensus opinion on FDS stock is skeptical, with an overall “Hold” rating. Out of the 18 analysts covering the stock, opinions include one “Strong Buy,” 11 “Holds,” and six “Strong Sells.” The mean price target of $440.50 indicates a 6.4% upside potential from current price levels.
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