NYSE:FDS FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $415.50 +3.84 (+0.93%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$412.59▼$419.8450-Day Range$394.98▼$452.7052-Week Range$391.84▼$488.64Volume213,657 shsAverage Volume262,262 shsMarket Capitalization$15.81 billionP/E Ratio31.33Dividend Yield1.00%Price Target$432.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get FactSet Research Systems alerts: Email Address FactSet Research Systems MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.64 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.0% Upside$432.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.70% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.18Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.51Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$11.61 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth7.37%From $16.29 to $17.49 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.33 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector125th out of 317 stocksComputer Programming, Data Processing, & Other Computer Related Industry26th out of 60 stocks 0.8 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFactSet Research Systems has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.64, and is based on no buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageFactSet Research Systems has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about FactSet Research Systems' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.70% of the outstanding shares of FactSet Research Systems have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFactSet Research Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in FactSet Research Systems has recently increased by 5.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFactSet Research Systems has a dividend yield of 1.00%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFactSet Research Systems has been increasing its dividend for 26 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of FactSet Research Systems is 31.37%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, FactSet Research Systems will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.79% next year. This indicates that FactSet Research Systems will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about FactSet Research Systems' dividend. Previous Next 3.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFactSet Research Systems has received a 52.76% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Distributing knowledge" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Market intelligence data provision", "Market indices", and "Investor applications" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for FactSet Research Systems is -0.18. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFactSet Research Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.51. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for FactSet Research Systems this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 13 people have searched for FDS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -13% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added FactSet Research Systems to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, FactSet Research Systems insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $11,606,013.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.00% of the stock of FactSet Research Systems is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.24% of the stock of FactSet Research Systems is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about FactSet Research Systems' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for FactSet Research Systems are expected to grow by 7.37% in the coming year, from $16.29 to $17.49 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of FactSet Research Systems is 31.33, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.35.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of FactSet Research Systems is 31.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 21.23.Price to Earnings Growth RatioFactSet Research Systems has a PEG Ratio of 2.41. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFactSet Research Systems has a P/B Ratio of 8.36. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about FactSet Research Systems' valuation and earnings. 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FactSet Research Systems Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.Read More FDS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FDS Stock News HeadlinesJuly 2, 2024 | insidertrades.comFrederick Philip Snow Sells 3,000 Shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) StockJune 26, 2024 | insidertrades.comRobin Ann Abrams Sells 2,375 Shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) StockJuly 26, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Nvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion PivotNvidia recently added $277 billion in market cap … IN ONE DAY.July 24 at 8:47 PM | markets.businessinsider.comFactSet’s CFO Transition Raises Concerns Over Margins and Valuation: Underperform RatingJuly 23 at 7:27 PM | finanznachrichten.deFactSet Research Systems Inc.: FactSet Appoints Helen Shan as Chief Financial OfficerJuly 23 at 7:27 PM | seekingalpha.comFactSet Research Systems: Rating Upgrade As Demand Environment Should Get Better SoonJuly 23 at 11:04 AM | americanbankingnews.comFactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Releases FY24 Earnings GuidanceJuly 23 at 8:30 AM | globenewswire.comFactSet Appoints Helen Shan as Chief Financial OfficerJuly 26, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Nvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion PivotNvidia recently added $277 billion in market cap … IN ONE DAY.July 23 at 12:18 AM | wsj.comPera Yatirim Holding A.S.July 22, 2024 | wsj.comC&N Holdings Ltd.July 22, 2024 | barrons.comMr. Cooper Group Inc.July 22, 2024 | msn.comWill the stock-market rotation out of Big Tech gain more steam? Here are the key levels to watch.July 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) Price Target at $432.00July 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFY2024 Earnings Estimate for FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) Issued By Zacks ResearchJune 24, 2024 | gurufocus.comWhy Investors Are Eyeing FactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS): The Key Drivers of Market ...June 22, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ3 2024 Factset Research Systems Inc Earnings Call TranscriptJune 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFactSet Boosts FY24 Earnings Outlook - Update See More Headlines Receive FDS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for FactSet Research Systems and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/20 Dividend5/31/2024Dividend Payable6/20/2024Last Earnings6/21/2024Today7/26/2024Fiscal Year End8/31/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)9/19/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBusiness Services Industry Computer programming, data processing, & other computer related Sub-IndustryApplication Software Current SymbolNYSE:FDS CUSIP30307510 CIK1013237 Webwww.factset.com Phone(203) 810-1000Fax203-810-1001Employees12,237Year Founded1978Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$432.00 High Stock Price Target$480.00 Low Stock Price Target$355.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.0%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.64 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$13.26 Trailing P/E Ratio31.32 Forward P/E Ratio25.50 P/E Growth2.41Net Income$468.17 million Net Margins23.56% Pretax Margin29.48% Return on Equity34.48% Return on Assets15.17% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.66 Current Ratio1.28 Quick Ratio1.79 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.18 billion Price / Sales7.26 Cash Flow$19.00 per share Price / Cash Flow21.86 Book Value$49.69 per share Price / Book8.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares38,040,000Free Float37,660,000Market Cap$15.80 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.75 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Frederick Philip Snow (Age 60)CEO & Director Comp: $1.86MMs. Linda S. Huber (Age 65)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.15MMr. Goran Skoko (Age 63)Executive VP, MD of EMEA & Asia Pacific and Head of Dealmakers & Wealth Comp: $1.09MMs. Helen L. Shan (Age 56)Executive VP & Chief Revenue Officer Comp: $1.12MMr. Robert J. Robie (Age 46)Executive VP & Head of Institutional Buyside Comp: $967.39kMr. Gregory T. Moskoff (Age 53)MD, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Ms. Katherine M. Stepp (Age 39)Executive VP & CTO Ms. Alexandra van NesSenior Vice President of Investor RelationsMs. Catrina Harding (Age 52)Executive VP & Chief People Officer Mr. Christopher EllisHead of Strategic InitiativesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsWorkdayNASDAQ:WDAYAutodeskNASDAQ:ADSKFair IsaacNYSE:FICOMicroStrategyNASDAQ:MSTRANSYSNASDAQ:ANSSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 602 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.672%State of Michigan Retirement SystemSold 100 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.089%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 296 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.005%Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial Inc.Bought 243 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.005%Capital Insight Partners LLCSold 212 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.029%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy FactSet Research Systems Stock? FDS Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in FactSet Research Systems Inc.: FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a strong 12-month high of $488.64, indicating potential for growth in stock price. The company reported a positive earnings surprise in the last quarter, with an EPS of $4.37, beating the consensus estimate by $0.46, showcasing strong financial performance. FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a healthy net margin of 23.56% and a return on equity of 34.48%, indicating efficient use of resources and profitability. The recent increase in quarterly dividend from $0.98 to $1.04 represents a positive outlook on the company's financial health and commitment to shareholders. Insider transactions show confidence in the company, with executives like Robert J. Robie and Goran Skoko selling shares at prices above $430, suggesting belief in future growth. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in FactSet Research Systems Inc. for these reasons: Multiple sell-side analysts have rated the stock as "sell" or "underperform," indicating potential concerns about the company's future performance. 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 Saturday, July 6, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these FactSet Research Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. FDS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FDS shares performed this year? FactSet Research Systems' stock was trading at $477.05 at the start of the year. Since then, FDS stock has decreased by 12.9% and is now trading at $415.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were FactSet Research Systems' earnings last quarter? FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, June, 21st. The business services provider reported $4.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.91 by $0.46. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. What is Phil Snow's approval rating as FactSet Research Systems' CEO? 757 employees have rated FactSet Research Systems Chief Executive Officer Phil Snow on Glassdoor.com. Phil Snow has an approval rating of 89% among the company's employees. Does FactSet Research Systems have any subsidiaries? FactSet Research Systems subsidiaries include CUSIP Global Services, Cobalt Software, BTU Analytics, TruValue Labs, FDSG, BI-SAM Technologies, Interactive Data Managed Solutions, and more. Who are FactSet Research Systems' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of FactSet Research Systems include Ninety One UK Ltd (3.20%), PineStone Asset Management Inc. (0.72%), Boston Trust Walden Corp (0.71%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.67%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher R Ellis, Frederick Philip Snow, Robin Ann Abrams, Goran Skoko, Rachel Rebecca Stern, Joseph Zimmel, Robert J Robie, Kristina W Karnovsky, Katherine M Stepp, Laurie Siegel, John Costigan, Sheila B Jordan, Jonathan Reeve, Gregory T Moskoff and Gene D Fernandez. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of FactSet Research Systems? Shares of FDS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of FactSet Research Systems own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that FactSet Research Systems investors own include Starbucks (SBUX), Walt Disney (DIS), Home Depot (HD), Alphabet (GOOG), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Activision Blizzard (ATVI) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). This page (NYSE:FDS) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetche...Crypto Swap Profits | Sponsored“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 sp...Unstoppable Prosperity | SponsoredWe recommended Nvidia in 2016, now we’re recommending this…The AI boom is just getting started. 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