FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$470.34 -0.05 (-0.01%)

As of 05/20/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

FactSet Research Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 9 Analyst Ratings

Sell
4

Hold
5

Buy
0

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, and 5 have given a hold rating for FDS.

Consensus Price Target

$436.90
-7.11% Downside

According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for FactSet Research Systems, the average price target is $436.90. The highest price target for FDS is $503.00, while the lowest price target for FDS is $378.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.11% from the current price of $470.34.

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FDS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Month Ago 4/21/24 to 4/21/25	3 Months Ago 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Year Ago 5/22/23 to 5/21/24
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)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	4 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	5 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$436.90	$436.90	$453.23	$443.56
Forecasted Upside	-7.11% Downside	5.61% Upside	-2.82% Downside	-1.42% Downside
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	1.56	2.71	2.54
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-7.11% Downside	2,169.88% Upside	13.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent FDS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/24/2025	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	Jeffrey Silber Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$498.00 ➝ $466.00	+6.98%
3/21/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	Alex Kramm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$525.00 ➝ $480.00	+11.77%
3/21/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Toni Kaplan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$409.00 ➝ $390.00	-9.67%
3/21/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Underweight	$450.00 ➝ $402.00	-6.89%
3/10/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ashish Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$503.00 ➝ $503.00	+12.91%
12/20/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$469.00 ➝ $493.00	+3.82%
10/9/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Quelch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell	$420.00 ➝ $380.00	-16.83%
10/2/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Motemaden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Inline	$470.00	+3.30%
6/5/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$455.00 ➝ $378.00	-4.60%
5/30/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underperform	$500.00 ➝ $407.00	-2.56%
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4/11/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$430.00	+0.31%
3/22/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$377.00 ➝ $419.00	-5.66%
3/22/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform
3/22/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$480.00 ➝ $460.00	+2.10%
12/8/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold	$471.00 ➝ $480.00	+8.61%
6/27/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains

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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 13, 2025. 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 per share of $4.28, exceeding analyst expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and effective management.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a robust net margin of over 24%, suggesting that it retains a significant portion of revenue as profit, which is attractive for investors seeking profitability.
The current stock price is around $454, reflecting a solid market position and investor confidence in the company's growth potential.
With a return on equity of nearly 34%, FactSet Research Systems Inc. demonstrates effective use of shareholder equity to generate profits, which is a positive sign for potential investors.
The company has recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.10 per share, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders and suggesting ongoing financial health.

FactSet Research Systems
Bear Case

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

Despite recent growth, the stock has shown volatility, with a one-year high of $499.87 and a low of $391.69, which may concern risk-averse investors.
The payout ratio is approximately 31%, which, while sustainable, indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends rather than reinvested in the company for growth.
Institutional investors hold over 91% of the stock, which may limit the influence of individual investors and could lead to less price stability.
Recent insider selling, including a notable transaction by the chief accounting officer, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects from those within the organization.
While revenue growth is positive, it is only at 4.5% compared to the same quarter last year, which may not meet the expectations of investors looking for more aggressive growth rates.

FDS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for FactSet Research Systems is $436.90, with a high forecast of $503.00 and a low forecast of $378.00.
: 9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FactSet Research Systems in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings and 5 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 -7.11% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, FactSet Research Systems's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: FactSet Research Systems has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, 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.

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FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Forecast & Price Target