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FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$279.52 -9.49 (-3.28%)
Closing price 09/9/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$279.32 -0.20 (-0.07%)
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FactSet Research Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
6
Hold
10
Buy
3

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 6 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for FDS.

Consensus Price Target

$260.00
-6.98% Downside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for FactSet Research Systems, the average price target is $260.00. 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 downside of -6.98% from the current price of $279.52.
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
9/10/25 to 9/10/26
1 Month Ago
8/11/25 to 8/11/26
3 Months Ago
6/12/25 to 6/12/26
1 Year Ago
9/10/24 to 9/10/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$260.00$253.00$279.62$431.25
Forecasted Upside-6.98% Downside-10.42% Downside15.67% Upside19.06% Upside
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 SystemsFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.89
2.28
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-6.98% Downside29.92% Upside16.49% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/8/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Manav Patnaik
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetUnderweight$216.00 ➝ $250.00-15.14%
9/8/2026
William Blair logo
William Blair
3 of 5 stars
UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform
8/27/2026
Ashish Sabadra
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetSector Perform$240.00 ➝ $304.00+0.32%
7/22/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
7/13/2026 UpgradeSell (D+)Hold (C-)
7/2/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$200.00 ➝ $210.00-14.15%
7/2/2026Boost 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%
7/2/2026Boost 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%
6/18/2026DowngradeSellUnderweight
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 Tuesday, September 8, 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.:

  • FactSet Research Systems Inc. recently beat its quarterly earnings expectations, reporting an earnings per share of $4.53 compared to the consensus estimate of $4.44, which demonstrates the company's ability to outperform analyst projections and generate strong profitability for shareholders.
  • The company has shown consistent revenue growth, with the most recent quarter seeing revenue increase by 6.4% on a year-over-year basis to $622.92 million, indicating a robust demand for its financial data and analytics solutions in the current market environment.
  • FactSet Research Systems Inc. maintains a low beta of 0.71, which suggests that the stock is less volatile than the overall market, potentially offering a more stable investment profile for investors looking to reduce portfolio risk during periods of market uncertainty.
  • With a current stock price of $289.09, the company offers a dividend yield of 1.54%, providing investors with a steady income stream in addition to potential capital appreciation from the stock price movements.
  • Recent institutional activity shows that several hedge funds, including Alyeska Investment Group L.P. and UBS AM, have maintained or increased their positions in the company, signaling confidence from major institutional investors in the long-term value of FactSet Research Systems Inc.

FactSet Research Systems
Bear Case

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

  • The consensus rating from analysts is "Reduce," with an average price target of $253.00, which is significantly lower than the current stock price of $289.09, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its expected future performance.
  • Short interest in the stock has been increasing, with the most recent data showing 3,594,250 shares shorted, which represents a short percentage of float of 10.23%, indicating that a significant portion of investors are betting against the stock's price rising.
  • Several major financial institutions, including Barclays and Bank of America, have recently issued "underweight" or "underperform" ratings on the stock, reflecting a cautious outlook from key players in the financial sector regarding the company's future growth prospects.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, while not excessively high, indicates a level of leverage that could become a concern if interest rates remain elevated or if the company faces unexpected financial challenges in the future.
  • Recent price movements show that the stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 52-week low of $185.00 and a high of $375.50, which could lead to substantial losses for investors who buy at the wrong time in the market cycle.

FDS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for FactSet Research Systems is $260.00, with a high forecast of $340.00 and a low forecast of $210.00.

19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FactSet Research Systems in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 -6.98% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for FactSet Research Systems analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/8/2026.
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