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FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$231.50 -0.50 (-0.22%)
As of 05/26/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

FactSet Research Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
6
Hold
9
Buy
2

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for FactSet Research Systems in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 17 analysts, 6 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for FDS.

Consensus Price Target

$279.85
20.88% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for FactSet Research Systems, the average price target is $279.85. The highest price target for FDS is $380.00, while the lowest price target for FDS is $195.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.88% from the current price of $231.50.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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FDS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/27/25 to 5/27/26
1 Month Ago
4/27/25 to 4/27/26
3 Months Ago
2/26/25 to 2/26/26
1 Year Ago
5/27/24 to 5/27/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$279.85$279.85$291.62$436.90
Forecasted Upside20.88% Upside24.19% Upside36.17% Upside-5.64% Downside
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceReduce

FDS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FDS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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FactSet Research Systems Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFactSet Research SystemsBusiness Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.82
1.96
2.52
Consensus RatingReduceReduceModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.88% Upside342.02% Upside15.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/1/2026
George Tong
George Tong
1 of 5 stars
Lower TargetSell$253.00 ➝ $217.00-4.04%
4/1/2026
Jason Haas
Jason Haas
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetUnderweight$195.00 ➝ $200.00-10.75%
4/1/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Alex Kramm
Alex Kramm
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$425.00 ➝ $380.00+69.83%
3/27/2026 Reiterated RatingSell (D+)
3/18/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$320.00 ➝ $243.00+17.97%
2/23/2026Lower TargetUnderweight$300.00 ➝ $210.00+9.72%
2/17/2026 Initiated CoverageUnderperform$195.00-5.20%
1/8/2026Boost TargetIn-Line$320.00 ➝ $321.00+9.61%
12/22/2025Lower TargetMarket Perform$311.00 ➝ $305.00+3.49%
12/19/2025Reiterated RatingHold$305.00+11.67%
12/19/2025 UpgradeStrong SellStrong-Buy
12/19/2025Lower TargetHold$372.00 ➝ $295.00+5.86%
12/18/2025 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
12/17/2025Set TargetUnderweightEqual Weight$293.00 ➝ $307.00+4.73%
12/5/2025 UpgradeStrong SellHold
11/14/2025Reiterated RatingUnderperform$290.00+4.33%
9/12/2025 UpgradeSellNeutral$415.00 ➝ $370.00+2.10%

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

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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these FactSet Research Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FactSet Research Systems
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $224, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the financial data and analytics sector.
  • FactSet Research Systems Inc. recently reported earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance and potential for future growth.
  • The company has a solid net margin, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively, which is a positive indicator for investors.
  • FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a history of increasing dividends, with a recent boost to $1.16 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • With a significant portion of its stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, there is a level of confidence in the company's stability and growth potential.

FactSet Research Systems
Bear Case

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

  • Recent analyst ratings have been mixed, with several firms issuing "sell" or "underperform" ratings, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 1-year high of $473.33 and a low of $185.00, suggesting potential risks for investors concerned about price fluctuations.
  • Despite recent earnings growth, the company's price-to-earnings ratio may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus target price that is lower than the current stock price, indicating that there may be limited upside potential in the near term.
  • With a beta of 0.69, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.

FDS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for FactSet Research Systems is $279.85, with a high forecast of $380.00 and a low forecast of $195.00.

17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FactSet Research Systems in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" FDS shares.

According to analysts, FactSet Research Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 20.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

FactSet Research Systems has been rated by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like FactSet Research Systems less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for FactSet Research Systems is 1.82 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 1.96. Learn more on how FDS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FDS) was last updated on 5/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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