FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Price Target Lowered to $380.00 at UBS Group

FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) had its target price dropped by equities researchers at UBS Group from $425.00 to $380.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the business services provider’s stock. UBS Group’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 69.30% from the company’s current price.

Several other brokerages have also recently weighed in on FDS. Barclays decreased their price target on shares of FactSet Research Systems from $300.00 to $210.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on shares of FactSet Research Systems from $320.00 to $243.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 18th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of FactSet Research Systems in a report on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on shares of FactSet Research Systems from $282.00 to $253.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Huber Research raised shares of FactSet Research Systems from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $282.23.

FactSet Research Systems Stock Up 3.4%

Shares of FDS stock traded up $7.47 on Wednesday, hitting $224.46. 440,242 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 978,898. The company has a current ratio of 1.54, a quick ratio of 1.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.33 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.09 and a beta of 0.75. FactSet Research Systems has a fifty-two week low of $185.00 and a fifty-two week high of $474.79. The business has a 50-day moving average of $219.11 and a 200 day moving average of $261.90.

FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The business services provider reported $4.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.37 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $611.02 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $604.78 million. FactSet Research Systems had a return on equity of 30.49% and a net margin of 25.40%.FactSet Research Systems’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $4.28 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that FactSet Research Systems will post 17.21 EPS for the current year.

FactSet Research Systems announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Thursday, December 18th that allows the company to repurchase $600.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the business services provider to reacquire up to 5.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Laurie Siegel sold 2,572 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $296.25, for a total value of $761,955.00. Following the sale, the director owned 1,037 shares in the company, valued at approximately $307,211.25. This represents a 71.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Malcolm Frank sold 2,572 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $295.70, for a total value of $760,540.40. Following the sale, the director directly owned 879 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $259,920.30. This represents a 74.53% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On FactSet Research Systems

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. First Horizon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of FactSet Research Systems during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Cromwell Holdings LLC bought a new stake in shares of FactSet Research Systems during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. WPG Advisers LLC grew its stake in FactSet Research Systems by 76.9% in the 4th quarter. WPG Advisers LLC now owns 92 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new position in FactSet Research Systems in the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in FactSet Research Systems by 188.2% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 98 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 64 shares during the period. 91.24% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

FactSet Research Systems News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting FactSet Research Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Reported quarter showed a non‑GAAP EPS beat and revenue upside, supporting near‑term sentiment as core profitability held up. FactSet Research Systems Non-GAAP EPS of $4.46 beats by $0.08, revenue of $611M beats by $6.05M
• Positive Sentiment: Company reported Q2 revenue growth (up 7.1% Y/Y) and raised/or reiterated guidance elements (organic ASV growth), which supports forward revenue visibility. FactSet Reports Results for Second Quarter 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction was favorable — multiple outlets report shares jumped (~7%) after the earnings beat, reflecting investor relief on the top‑line and non‑GAAP beat. FactSet shares jump nearly 7% after earnings beat
• Positive Sentiment: Launched an AI‑native banking solution in partnership with Finster AI — a strategic product push that could expand addressable market and drive incremental bookings. FactSet Accelerates Innovation in Banking with Launch of a New AI-Native Solution in Partnership with Finster AI
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/idea pieces argue the stock is undervalued (valuation multiple “too cheap” / case for rebound), which can attract value investors after the multi‑month pullback. FactSet Research Systems: Valuation Multiple Is Too Cheap
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces note FactSet’s improving momentum among Russell 1000 / S&P 500 peers, useful context but not a direct catalyst. FactSet (NYSE:FDS) Shows Financial Momentum Rising In Russell 1000 Index Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: The earnings call/transcript contains mixed signals — some reports reference a GAAP or adjusted EPS miss in parts of commentary (investors may be parsing one‑time items or accounting differences). FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

FactSet Research Systems Company Profile

FactSet Research Systems Inc operates as a global provider of integrated financial data and analytics to the investment community. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, the company offers a unified platform that aggregates content from thousands of sources, delivering real-time and historical market data, company fundamentals, estimates, fixed-income information and proprietary analytics to portfolio managers, research analysts, investment bankers and risk officers.

The company’s core products include the FactSet Workstation, an application offering customizable screening, charting, portfolio analysis and news; APIs and data feeds for seamless integration into proprietary systems; and cloud-based solutions for thematic research and quantitative strategies.