FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

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
32.21% 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 32.21% from the current price of $211.67.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/6/25 to 5/6/26	1 Month Ago 4/6/25 to 4/6/26	3 Months Ago 2/5/25 to 2/5/26	1 Year Ago 5/6/24 to 5/6/25
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)	5 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$279.85	$279.85	$308.83	$436.90
Forecasted Upside	32.21% Upside	21.08% Upside	47.38% Upside	1.58% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce

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.

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.

FactSet Research Systems Stock vs. The Competition

Type	FactSet Research Systems	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.82	1.98	2.52
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	31.83% Upside	296.14% Upside	14.07% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent FDS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
4/1/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	George Tong Not Rated	Lower Target	Sell	$253.00 ➝ $217.00	-4.04%
4/1/2026	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Jason Haas 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Underweight	$195.00 ➝ $200.00	-10.75%
4/1/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Alex Kramm 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Buy	$425.00 ➝ $380.00	+69.83%
3/27/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sell (D+)
3/18/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ashish Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform	$320.00 ➝ $243.00	+17.97%
2/23/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Manav Patnaik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight	$300.00 ➝ $210.00	+9.72%
2/17/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$195.00	-5.20%
1/8/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Motemeden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line	$320.00 ➝ $321.00	+9.61%
12/22/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Silber Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform	$311.00 ➝ $305.00	+3.49%
12/19/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Surinder Thind Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$305.00	+11.67%
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12/19/2025	Huber Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Strong-Buy
12/19/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Shlomo Rosenbaum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	$372.00 ➝ $295.00	+5.86%
12/18/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
12/17/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Toni Kaplan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Underweight ➝ Equal Weight	$293.00 ➝ $307.00	+4.73%
12/5/2025	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
11/14/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Wurtzel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Underperform	$290.00	+4.33%
9/12/2025	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral	$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 Friday, May 1, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these FactSet Research Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FactSet Research Systems
Bull Case

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

The company recently reported earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance and growth potential.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a solid dividend yield of approximately 1.9%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
The current stock price is around $279.85, which reflects a consensus rating of "Reduce," suggesting potential for value buying if the market corrects.
With a low payout ratio of 28.30%, the company retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which could lead to future growth.
Institutional ownership is high at 91.24%, indicating strong confidence from large investors in the company's long-term prospects.

FactSet Research Systems
Bear Case

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

Several analysts have recently downgraded their price targets for the stock, reflecting a cautious outlook on its future performance.
The company has received multiple "sell" ratings from analysts, which may indicate underlying concerns about its market position.
Despite recent earnings growth, the stock has been subject to volatility, which could pose risks for investors seeking stability.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, while manageable, it suggests that the company is somewhat leveraged, which could impact financial flexibility.
Recent revenue growth of 7.1% year-over-year, while positive, may not be sufficient to meet the high expectations set by the market.

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 year. 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 32.21% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: FactSet Research Systems has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, 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 1.98. Learn more on how FDS compares to other companies.

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FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

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FDS Analyst Ratings Over Time

FDS Analyst Recommendations By Month

FDS Price Targets by Month

FactSet Research Systems Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

FactSet Research Systems
Bull Case

FactSet Research Systems
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FDS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

FDS Analyst Ratings Over Time

FDS Analyst Recommendations By Month

FDS Price Targets by Month

FactSet Research Systems Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

FactSet Research Systems Bull Case

FactSet Research Systems Bear Case

FDS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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