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FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$456.81
+2.78 (+0.61%)
(As of 10/11/2024 ET)

FactSet Research Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
5
Hold
9
Buy
0

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 5 have given a sell rating, and 9 have given a hold rating for FDS.

Consensus Price Target

$443.57
-2.90% Downside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for FactSet Research Systems, the average price target is $443.57. The highest price target for FDS is $503.00, while the lowest price target for FDS is $355.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.90% from the current price of $456.81.
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FDS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/13/23 to 10/12/24
1 Month Ago
9/13/23 to 9/12/24
3 Months Ago
7/15/23 to 7/14/24
1 Year Ago
10/13/22 to 10/13/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
5 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$443.57$432.27$432.00$442.73
Forecasted Upside-2.90% Downside-1.71% Downside1.91% Upside-0.92% Downside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Reduce
Reduce
Hold

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 CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.64
2.67
2.50
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-2.90% Downside268.34% Upside6.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/9/2024Redburn Atlantic
0 of 5 stars
R. Quelch
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$420.00 ➝ $380.00-16.83%
10/2/2024Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
D. Motemaden
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Initiated CoverageInline$470.00+3.30%
9/20/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$440.00 ➝ $471.00+0.38%
9/20/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$451.00 ➝ $469.00+0.96%
9/20/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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J. Haas
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$435.00 ➝ $503.00+8.28%
9/20/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$464.00 ➝ $503.00+9.22%
9/20/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$455.00 ➝ $485.00+5.32%
6/24/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$350.00 ➝ $355.00-16.52%
6/5/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$455.00 ➝ $378.00-4.60%
5/30/2024Bank of America
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$500.00 ➝ $407.00-2.56%
4/11/2024Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoverageUnderperform$430.00+0.31%
3/22/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$377.00 ➝ $419.00-5.66%
3/22/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
3/22/2024Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$480.00 ➝ $460.00+2.10%
12/8/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$471.00 ➝ $480.00+8.61%
6/27/202322nd Century Group
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
3/28/2023Redburn Partners
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 UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral
3/17/2023CICC Research
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform
1/12/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$485.00 ➝ $500.00+21.12%

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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 Monday, October 7, 2024. 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.:

  • FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a strong dividend payout ratio of 31.37%, indicating a stable dividend payment to shareholders.
  • Recent analyst reports have shown positive price target revisions, with analysts increasing their target prices for FactSet Research Systems Inc., suggesting potential price appreciation.
  • Institutional investors, including hedge funds, have been increasing their positions in FactSet Research Systems Inc., indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
  • FactSet Research Systems Inc. is expected to post an EPS of 17.16 for the current fiscal year, demonstrating strong earnings potential.
  • Insiders own 1.00% of the company's stock, which can be seen as a positive signal of alignment between management and shareholders.

FactSet Research Systems
Bear Case

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

  • Several analysts have issued sell ratings on FactSet Research Systems Inc. stock, indicating concerns about the company's performance.
  • Despite positive analyst sentiment, there are sell ratings on the stock, suggesting potential risks associated with investing in FactSet Research Systems Inc.
  • The stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average target price below the current market price, which may indicate limited upside potential.
  • Recent insider selling activity, with insiders selling 12,432 shares worth $5,166,986, could be perceived as a negative signal by investors.
  • FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.91%, which may be lower compared to other dividend-paying stocks, potentially impacting total returns for investors.

FDS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for FactSet Research Systems is $443.57, with a high forecast of $503.00 and a low forecast of $355.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FactSet Research Systems in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 sell ratings and 9 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" FDS shares.

According to analysts, FactSet Research Systems's stock has a predicted downside of -2.90% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, FactSet Research Systems's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

FactSet Research Systems has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, Redburn Atlantic, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NYSE:FDS) was last updated on 10/12/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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