FDSFinancial Services · Financial Data & Stock ExchangesThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering FactSet Research Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $247 — -8.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 86 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores FactSet Research Systems, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (28): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (16): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own FactSet Research Systems, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FDS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −8.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 9 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $210 → $216 |
| 2 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | $205 → $210 |
| 2 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $257 → $275 |
| 2 July 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | $275 → $280 |
| 2 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $265 → $275 |
| 2 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | $225 → $253 |
| 2 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $228 → $230 |
| 2 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | $240 |
| 2 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $380 → $340 |
| 2 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | $200 → $210 |
| 2 July 2026 | Wolfe Research | Maintains | Underperform | $225 → $240 |
| 27 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 18 Mar 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FDS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
FactSet reported earnings 30 days ago and its stock has risen 5.2% since that report, according to a Zacks Investment Research article that now looks ahead to what may come next for the company.
Why it matters — An FDS watcher would care to understand what drove the post-earnings stock gain and what factors could influence the company's performance going forward.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted FactSet Research (FDS) as a top value stock for long-term investors, recommending the use of its Zacks Style Scores system for stock selection.
Why it matters — This positive mention could draw attention from value-oriented investors, potentially increasing interest in FDS shares.
A Seeking Alpha article discusses the performance of Dividend Aristocrats in 2026, noting the NOBL ETF is outperforming SPY and that dividend growth among Aristocrats averages 4.10%. The article identifies 25 Dividend Aristocrats it considers undervalued with strong long-term return potential.
Why it matters — FactSet is a Dividend Aristocrat itself, and the article's discussion of the group's performance and valuation backdrop provides relevant context for FDS shareholders.
The State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) reached a new all-time high on Tuesday, driven by gains in fintech stocks as part of a broader market shift.
Why it matters — As a financial data and analytics firm, FactSet operates within the broader financial sector, so strength in financial stocks and fintech can signal a favorable environment for the industry.
FactSet announced the appointment of Di Hirji as Chief People & Workforce Transformation Officer, effective August 3, 2026, succeeding Catrina Harding, who will remain in an advisory role during the transition.
Why it matters — The appointment signals a leadership change in FactSet's human resources and workforce strategy function, which may influence company culture and talent management going forward.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering FactSet Research Systems, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $247, with estimates ranging from $210 to $340. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 18 analysts covering FactSet Research Systems, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 6 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks FactSet Research Systems, Inc. 86 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, FactSet Research Systems, Inc. ranks 86 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies -8.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks FactSet Research Systems, Inc. 86 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering FactSet Research Systems, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FDS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $210 to $340 over the next 12 months.
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. returned -29.9% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a financial technology and data company that provides integrated financial information, analytics, and workflow solutions to institutional clients worldwide.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 31 July 2026): "Why Is FactSet (FDS) Up 5.2% Since Last Earnings Report?". FactSet reported earnings 30 days ago and its stock has risen 5.2% since that report, according to a Zacks Investment Research article that now looks ahead to what may come next for the company.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a financial technology and data company that provides integrated financial information, analytics, and workflow solutions to institutional clients worldwide. The company offers a digital platform that aggregates and connects market data, company financials, estimates, ownership, and alternative data, delivering them through customizable workstations, APIs, and data feeds. FactSet serves asset managers, wealth managers, investment banks, private equity firms, and corporate clients, helping them with research, portfolio analytics, risk management, trading workflows, and regulatory and reporting requirements. Its solutions include portfolio and risk analytics, quantitative research tools, content and data management, and AI-powered analytics embedded directly into client workflows. FactSet also operates enterprise solutions that integrate with clients’ internal systems, enabling firm-wide data consistency and decision support across front, middle, and back-office functions. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, FactSet plays a central role in supporting data-driven decision-making across global capital markets.
CEO Mr. Sanoke Viswanathan · 12,886 employees · United States · https://www.factset.com