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FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$250.55 +0.46 (+0.19%)
Closing price 07/2/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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FactSet Research Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
7
Hold
9
Buy
2

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 7 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

$252.57
0.81% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for FactSet Research Systems, the average price target is $252.57. The highest price target for FDS is $340.00, while the lowest price target for FDS is $210.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.81% from the current price of $250.55.
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
7/6/25 to 7/6/26
1 Month Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
3 Months Ago
4/7/25 to 4/7/26
1 Year Ago
7/6/24 to 7/6/25
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)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
7 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$252.57$279.62$279.85$444.25
Forecasted Upside0.81% Upside9.55% Upside22.98% Upside-0.82% 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
1.78
1.98
2.52
Consensus RatingReduceReduceModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.81% Upside338.64% Upside13.30% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/6/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Manav Patnaik
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetUnderweight$210.00 ➝ $216.00-13.79%
7/2/2026
Jason Haas
Jason Haas
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetUnderweight$200.00 ➝ $210.00-14.15%
7/2/2026
Surinder Thind
Surinder Thind
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetHold$225.00 ➝ $253.00+0.52%
7/2/2026Boost TargetUnderperform$205.00 ➝ $210.00-14.99%
7/2/2026Boost TargetHold$275.00 ➝ $280.00+12.66%
7/2/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$240.00-3.41%
7/2/2026Lower TargetBuy$380.00 ➝ $340.00+38.99%
7/2/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$228.00 ➝ $230.00-5.98%
7/2/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$257.00 ➝ $275.00+12.42%
7/1/2026Boost TargetUnderperform$225.00 ➝ $240.00-1.89%
6/24/2026 Reiterated RatingSell (D+)
6/18/2026DowngradeSellUnderweight
6/18/2026 DowngradeNeutralSell$215.00-6.02%
1/8/2026Boost TargetIn-Line$320.00 ➝ $321.00+9.61%
12/19/2025 UpgradeStrong SellStrong-Buy
12/19/2025Lower TargetHold$372.00 ➝ $295.00+5.86%
12/18/2025 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
12/5/2025 UpgradeStrong SellHold

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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 Sunday, July 5, 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 company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.46, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a robust net margin of approximately 24.48%, suggesting efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for stable returns.
  • The firm has increased its quarterly dividend to $1.16 per share, up from $1.10, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and indicating financial health.
  • With a projected EPS of around 17.72 for the current year, the company shows promising growth potential, which could lead to higher stock valuations.
  • The current stock price is around $279.62, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable valuation.

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 downgraded their price targets for the stock, indicating a lack of confidence in its short-term performance, which could lead to downward pressure on the stock price.
  • The company has received multiple "underweight" ratings from analysts, suggesting that some experts believe the stock may not perform as well as the market or its peers.
  • FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a payout ratio of approximately 30.57%, which, while manageable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Market sentiment appears cautious, with a consensus rating of "Reduce," indicating that many investors may be hesitant to buy into the stock at this time.
  • In a competitive landscape, the company's growth may be challenged by emerging technologies and new entrants in the financial data and analytics sector, which could impact its market share.

FDS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for FactSet Research Systems is $252.57, with a high forecast of $340.00 and a low forecast of $210.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FactSet Research Systems in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 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 0.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, FactSet Research Systems's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like FactSet Research Systems less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for FactSet Research Systems is 1.78 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 1.98. Learn more on how FDS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FDS) was last updated on 7/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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