FDSFinancial Services · Financial Data & Stock ExchangesThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering FactSet Research Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $265 — -6.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 85 of 100 as at 19 Sept 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 (95): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (41): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (15): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −6.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 11 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | $280 → $299 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $230 → $300 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $216 → $250 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | William Blair | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $240 → $304 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 6 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $210 → $216 |
| 6 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 2 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 2 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | $205 → $210 |
| 2 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 2 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $257 → $275 |
| 2 July 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | $275 → $280 |
| 2 July 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 2 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $265 → $275 |
| 2 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 2 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | $225 → $253 |
| 2 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 2 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $228 → $230 |
| 2 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, FactSet Research Systems, Inc. returned −4.1% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Cheaper than 20% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. has a market value of $10.1B and an enterprise value of $11.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $2.4B. The latest quarter grew 6.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $566.0M, a 23.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $15.18.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $708.3M, after $121.3M of capital spending.
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. spent $612.6M on share buybacks and $164.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.
Trailing P/E: 18.7×; forward P/E: 14.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.63%, paying out 29% of earnings.
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. employs 12,694 people — $192K of revenue per employee.
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FactSet announced that it will host an Investor Day on November 10, 2026, in New York City and via live webcast. The event was announced on September 14, 2026, in a press release from Norwalk, Connecticut.
Why it matters — An Investor Day gives shareholders and analysts an opportunity to hear from FactSet leadership about the company's strategy and outlook.
Zacks Investment Research reports that FactSet (FDS) shares have gained 16% over three months, supported by recurring revenues, regional growth, and cash flow strength, which have offset concerns about margins and liquidity. The article suggests retaining the stock.
Why it matters — A FactSet watcher would care because the piece highlights the company's revenue and cash flow strengths as key drivers, while acknowledging margin and liquidity risks that could affect future performance.
Zacks Investment Research spotlighted Oportun Financial, Uranium Royalty, and Amgen, while highlighting standout gains from its key stock portfolios. The piece promotes Zacks' stock-picking approach across these companies.
Why it matters — FactSet watchers may find this relevant as general market commentary, though it contains no direct mention or coverage of FDS itself.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted FactSet Research (FDS) as a top-ranked momentum stock using its Style Scores system, which helps investors identify highly rated stocks based on investing style.
Why it matters — The piece signals that FDS is receiving positive attention from a major stock research firm's quantitative ranking system, which could influence investor perception.
Zacks Research highlights FactSet Research (FDS) as a strong value stock, noting that investors can identify such opportunities using the Zacks Style Scores feature of its Premium research service.
Why it matters — This piece draws attention to FactSet as a value opportunity, which could be relevant for investors tracking the stock's valuation assessment by Zacks.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering FactSet Research Systems, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $265, 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., 3 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 6 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks FactSet Research Systems, Inc. 85 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 19 Sept 2026, FactSet Research Systems, Inc. ranks 85 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 (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies -6.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks FactSet Research Systems, Inc. 85 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 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 -4.1% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a financial data and analytics company that provides integrated information, software, and workflow tools for investment professionals and corporate users.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 14 Sept 2026): "FactSet to Host Investor Day on November 10, 2026". FactSet announced that it will host an Investor Day on November 10, 2026, in New York City and via live webcast. The event was announced on September 14, 2026, in a press release from Norwalk, Connecticut.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a financial data and analytics company that provides integrated information, software, and workflow tools for investment professionals and corporate users. FactSet delivers market data, company fundamentals, estimates, fixed-income information, and proprietary analytics through workstations, portfolio analytics, enterprise data solutions, and managed services. Its platform supports investment research, quantitative analysis, portfolio management, trading, risk monitoring, reporting, wealth management, and ESG-related workflows. The company also offers open technology and configurable desktop and mobile solutions designed to help clients access and organize financial intelligence across public and private markets. Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, and founded in 1978, FactSet serves a broad global client base across asset management, banking, wealth management, hedge funds, corporate finance, and private equity.
CEO Mr. Sanoke Viswanathan · 12,694 employees · United States · https://www.factset.com
