FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
FDS Stock Forecast
FactSet Research Systems stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $433.45 (represents a -2.67% downside from FDS’s last price of $445.36) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 15 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
FDS Price Target
The average price target for FactSet Research Systems (FDS) is $433.45 based on 1-year price targets from 15 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $500.00 to $351.00. This represents a potential -2.67% downside from FDS's last price of $445.36.
FDS Analyst Ratings
According to 15 Wall Street analysts, FactSet Research Systems's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for FDS stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 5 'Buy' (33.33%), 7 'Hold' (46.67%), 3 'Sell' (20.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
FactSet Research Systems Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2024 | Jason Haas | Wells Fargo | $435.00 | $397.04 | 9.56% | -2.33% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Manav Patnaik | Barclays | $390.00 | $416.14 | -6.28% | -12.43% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Alex Kramm | UBS | $455.00 | $434.34 | 4.76% | 2.16% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Ashish Sabadra | UBS | $464.00 | $434.72 | 6.74% | 4.19% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Faiza Alwy | Deutsche Bank | $461.00 | $434.97 | 5.98% | 3.51% |
| Jun 23, 2024 | Toni Kaplan | Morgan Stanley | $355.00 | $423.73 | -16.22% | -20.29% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Shlomo Rosenbaum | Stifel Nicolaus | $469.00 | $408.35 | 14.85% | 5.31% |
| Jun 03, 2024 | Toni Kaplan | Morgan Stanley | $350.00 | $404.26 | -13.42% | -21.41% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Scott Wurtzel | Wolfe Research | $430.00 | $428.67 | 0.31% | -3.45% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Jeff Silber | BMO Capital | $458.00 | $447.46 | 2.36% | 2.84% |
The latest FactSet Research Systems stock forecast, released on Aug 12, 2024 by Jason Haas from Wells Fargo, set a price target of $435.00, which represents a 9.56% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($397.04), and a -2.33% decrease from FDS last price ($445.36).
FactSet Research Systems Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 7 | 13 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $432.71 | $436.23 |
| Last Closing Price | $445.36 | $445.36 | $445.36 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | -2.84% | -2.05% |
In the current month, the average price target of FactSet Research Systems stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to FactSet Research Systems's last price of $445.36. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Underweight | Downgrade |
| Jun 24, 2024 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Jun 24, 2024 | UBS | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Negative | Negative | Hold |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Wolfe Research | Market Perform | Underperform | Initialise |
| Jun 03, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | Underweight | Hold |
| May 30, 2024 | Wolfe Research | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| May 30, 2024 | Bank of America Securities | - | Underperform | Downgrade |
FactSet Research Systems's last stock rating was published by RBC Capital on Sep 03, 2024. The company gave FDS a "Sector Perform" rating, the same as its previous rate.
FactSet Research Systems Financial Forecast
FactSet Research Systems Revenue Forecast
| Aug 27 | May 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $535.80M | $529.81M | - | - | $499.30M | $488.75M | - | $424.73M | $411.89M | $399.56M | - | $388.21M | $383.59M | $374.08M |
| Avg Forecast | $656.00M | $638.00M | $635.00M | $628.00M | $622.15M | $616.59M | $607.41M | $600.76M | $583.61M | $578.14M | $569.39M | $562.34M | $547.06M | $552.71M | $546.75M | $540.41M | $535.32M | $527.68M | $515.86M | $510.54M | $468.08M | $476.89M | $426.42M | $419.37M | $404.93M | $397.73M | $391.68M | $387.52M | $378.58M | $376.73M |
| High Forecast | $656.00M | $638.00M | $635.00M | $628.00M | $622.15M | $616.59M | $607.41M | $600.76M | $583.61M | $578.14M | $569.39M | $562.34M | $557.95M | $552.71M | $546.75M | $548.10M | $535.32M | $527.68M | $515.86M | $510.54M | $561.69M | $572.27M | $431.06M | $423.93M | $409.34M | $402.05M | $395.94M | $391.73M | $382.70M | $380.82M |
| Low Forecast | $656.00M | $638.00M | $635.00M | $628.00M | $622.15M | $616.59M | $607.41M | $600.76M | $583.61M | $578.14M | $569.39M | $562.34M | $543.79M | $552.71M | $546.75M | $534.12M | $535.32M | $527.68M | $515.86M | $510.54M | $374.46M | $381.51M | $422.37M | $415.38M | $401.09M | $393.95M | $387.96M | $383.84M | $374.99M | $373.15M |
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 10 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | 1.00% | - | - | 1.07% | 1.02% | - | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.00% | - | 1.00% | 1.01% | 0.99% |
FactSet Research Systems's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 11 analysts is $540.41M, with a low forecast of $534.12M, and a high forecast of $548.10M. FDS's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 0.86% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $535.80M (Aug 23).
FactSet Research Systems EBITDA Forecast
| Aug 27 | May 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 10 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $179.58M | $214.91M | - | - | $168.62M | $184.44M | - | $151.97M | $147.05M | $144.06M | - | $147.25M | $157.44M | $134.39M |
| Avg Forecast | $235.66M | $229.19M | $228.11M | $225.60M | $223.50M | $221.50M | $218.20M | $215.81M | $209.65M | $207.68M | $204.54M | $202.01M | $196.52M | $198.55M | $161.74M | $194.13M | $192.30M | $189.56M | $147.04M | $183.40M | $167.11M | $110.74M | $133.67M | $138.76M | $151.92M | $145.63M | $144.02M | $139.72M | $136.36M | $110.61M |
| High Forecast | $235.66M | $229.19M | $228.11M | $225.60M | $223.50M | $221.50M | $218.20M | $215.81M | $209.65M | $207.68M | $204.54M | $202.01M | $200.43M | $198.55M | $194.09M | $196.90M | $192.30M | $189.56M | $176.44M | $183.40M | $200.53M | $132.89M | $160.40M | $166.51M | $182.30M | $174.76M | $172.82M | $167.67M | $163.63M | $132.73M |
| Low Forecast | $235.66M | $229.19M | $228.11M | $225.60M | $223.50M | $221.50M | $218.20M | $215.81M | $209.65M | $207.68M | $204.54M | $202.01M | $195.35M | $198.55M | $129.39M | $191.87M | $192.30M | $189.56M | $117.63M | $183.40M | $133.69M | $88.59M | $106.93M | $111.01M | $121.53M | $116.51M | $115.21M | $111.78M | $109.09M | $88.49M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.93% | 1.13% | - | - | 1.01% | 1.67% | - | 1.10% | 0.97% | 0.99% | - | 1.05% | 1.15% | 1.22% |
11 analysts predict FDS's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $194.13M, with a high of $196.90M and a low of $191.87M. This is 8.10% upper than FactSet Research Systems's previous annual EBITDA (Aug 23) of $179.58M.
FactSet Research Systems Net Income Forecast
| Aug 27 | May 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 10 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $65.08M | $134.66M | - | - | $104.42M | $74.91M | - | $107.65M | $101.06M | $100.68M | - | $101.21M | $89.08M | $101.22M |
| Avg Forecast | $209.04M | $201.31M | $198.61M | $194.75M | $181.74M | $183.65M | $180.46M | $177.22M | $160.90M | $173.49M | $168.66M | $165.50M | $139.78M | $153.32M | $120.08M | $159.27M | $135.49M | $139.75M | $109.16M | $139.78M | $114.85M | $61.25M | $99.24M | $98.29M | $104.41M | $101.78M | $97.35M | $96.03M | $77.16M | $83.31M |
| High Forecast | $209.04M | $201.31M | $198.61M | $194.75M | $181.74M | $183.65M | $180.46M | $177.22M | $160.90M | $173.49M | $168.66M | $165.50M | $150.65M | $153.32M | $144.10M | $177.14M | $135.49M | $139.75M | $131.00M | $139.78M | $137.82M | $73.50M | $119.09M | $117.94M | $125.29M | $122.13M | $116.82M | $115.24M | $92.59M | $99.97M |
| Low Forecast | $209.04M | $201.31M | $198.61M | $194.75M | $181.74M | $183.65M | $180.46M | $177.22M | $160.90M | $173.49M | $168.66M | $165.50M | $129.69M | $153.32M | $96.06M | $151.50M | $135.49M | $139.75M | $87.33M | $139.78M | $91.88M | $49.00M | $79.39M | $78.63M | $83.52M | $81.42M | $77.88M | $76.83M | $61.72M | $66.64M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.48% | 0.96% | - | - | 0.91% | 1.22% | - | 1.10% | 0.97% | 0.99% | - | 1.05% | 1.15% | 1.22% |
FactSet Research Systems's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $159.27M, with a range of $151.50M to $177.14M. FDS's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 144.73% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $65.08M (Aug 23).
FactSet Research Systems SG&A Forecast
| Aug 27 | May 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 10 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $130.23M | $115.72M | - | - | $123.85M | $119.88M | - | $94.92M | $95.19M | $76.60M | - | $79.09M | $101.44M | $81.74M |
| Avg Forecast | $148.84M | $144.75M | $144.07M | $142.49M | $141.16M | $139.90M | $137.81M | $136.30M | $132.41M | $131.17M | $129.19M | $127.59M | $124.12M | $125.40M | $118.37M | $122.61M | $121.46M | $119.72M | $107.61M | $115.83M | $108.17M | $98.02M | $97.83M | $86.66M | $98.34M | $77.43M | $80.72M | $75.05M | $87.87M | $67.28M |
| High Forecast | $148.84M | $144.75M | $144.07M | $142.49M | $141.16M | $139.90M | $137.81M | $136.30M | $132.41M | $131.17M | $129.19M | $127.59M | $126.59M | $125.40M | $142.05M | $124.36M | $121.46M | $119.72M | $129.13M | $115.83M | $129.80M | $117.62M | $117.40M | $103.99M | $118.00M | $92.92M | $96.86M | $90.06M | $105.44M | $80.73M |
| Low Forecast | $148.84M | $144.75M | $144.07M | $142.49M | $141.16M | $139.90M | $137.81M | $136.30M | $132.41M | $131.17M | $129.19M | $127.59M | $123.38M | $125.40M | $94.70M | $121.18M | $121.46M | $119.72M | $86.09M | $115.83M | $86.54M | $78.41M | $78.26M | $69.33M | $78.67M | $61.95M | $64.57M | $60.04M | $70.29M | $53.82M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.07% | 0.97% | - | - | 1.14% | 1.22% | - | 1.10% | 0.97% | 0.99% | - | 1.05% | 1.15% | 1.22% |
FactSet Research Systems's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $122.61M, based on 11 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $121.18M to $124.36M. The forecast indicates a -5.85% fall compared to FDS last annual SG&A of $130.23M (Aug 23).
FactSet Research Systems EPS Forecast
| Aug 27 | May 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 10 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.71 | $3.51 | - | - | $2.74 | $1.97 | - | $2.85 | $2.69 | $2.67 | - | $2.66 | $2.34 | $2.67 |
| Avg Forecast | $5.41 | $5.21 | $5.14 | $5.04 | $4.70 | $4.75 | $4.67 | $4.59 | $4.16 | $4.49 | $4.36 | $4.28 | $3.62 | $3.97 | $3.90 | $4.12 | $3.51 | $3.62 | $3.70 | $3.62 | $1.27 | $1.15 | $2.97 | $2.99 | $2.73 | $2.75 | $2.73 | $2.74 | $2.51 | $2.44 |
| High Forecast | $5.41 | $5.21 | $5.14 | $5.04 | $4.70 | $4.75 | $4.67 | $4.59 | $4.16 | $4.49 | $4.36 | $4.28 | $3.90 | $3.97 | $3.90 | $4.58 | $3.51 | $3.62 | $3.70 | $3.62 | $1.27 | $1.18 | $3.02 | $3.04 | $2.77 | $2.79 | $2.77 | $2.78 | $2.55 | $2.48 |
| Low Forecast | $5.41 | $5.21 | $5.14 | $5.04 | $4.70 | $4.75 | $4.67 | $4.59 | $4.16 | $4.49 | $4.36 | $4.28 | $3.36 | $3.97 | $3.90 | $3.92 | $3.51 | $3.62 | $3.70 | $3.62 | $1.27 | $1.14 | $2.94 | $2.96 | $2.69 | $2.72 | $2.69 | $2.71 | $2.48 | $2.41 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.49% | 0.97% | - | - | 2.15% | 1.71% | - | 0.95% | 0.99% | 0.97% | - | 0.97% | 0.93% | 1.09% |
According to 11 Wall Street analysts, FactSet Research Systems's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $4.12, with a low estimate of $3.92 and a high estimate of $4.58. This represents a 141.05% increase compared to FDS previous annual EPS of $1.71 (Aug 23).
FactSet Research Systems Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNB | Dun & Bradstreet | $11.60 | $20.17 | 73.88% | Hold |
| MSCI | MSCI | $561.93 | $585.45 | 4.19% | Buy |
| CME | CME Group | $216.99 | $213.88 | -1.43% | Buy |
| FDS | FactSet Research Systems | $445.36 | $433.45 | -2.67% | Hold |
| SPGI | S&P Global | $519.45 | $501.80 | -3.40% | Buy |
| NDAQ | Nasdaq | $73.00 | $69.55 | -4.73% | Buy |
| ICE | Intercontinental Exchange | $161.36 | $139.53 | -13.53% | Buy |
| MCO | Moody's | $476.96 | $393.46 | -17.51% | Buy |
FDS Forecast FAQ
Is FactSet Research Systems a good buy?
No, according to 15 Wall Street analysts, FactSet Research Systems (FDS) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 5 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 33.33% of FDS's total ratings.
What is FDS's price target?
FactSet Research Systems (FDS) average price target is $433.45 with a range of $351 to $500, implying a -2.67% from its last price of $445.36. The data is based on 15 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will FactSet Research Systems stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for FDS stock, the company can go down by -2.67% (from the last price of $445.36 to the average price target of $433.45), up by 12.27% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -21.19% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can FactSet Research Systems stock reach $700?
FDS's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $433.45 does not support the claim that FactSet Research Systems can reach $700 in the near future.
What are FactSet Research Systems's analysts' financial forecasts?
FactSet Research Systems's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Aug 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $2.45B (high $2.45B, low $2.45B), average EBITDA is $879.01M (high $879.01M, low $879.01M), average net income is $723.07M (high $723.07M, low $723.07M), average SG&A $555.17M (high $555.17M, low $555.17M), and average EPS is $18.71 (high $18.71, low $18.71). FDS's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Aug 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $2.56B (high $2.56B, low $2.56B), average EBITDA is $918.56M (high $918.56M, low $918.56M), average net income is $803.71M (high $803.71M, low $803.71M), average SG&A $580.15M (high $580.15M, low $580.15M), and average EPS is $20.8 (high $20.8, low $20.8).
Did the FDS's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on FactSet Research Systems's last annual report (Aug 2023), the company's revenue was $2.09B, which missed the average analysts forecast of $2.09B by -0.19%. Apple's EBITDA was $814.95M, beating the average prediction of $712.3M by 14.41%. The company's net income was $468.13M, missing the average estimation of $524.19M by -10.69%. Apple's SG&A was $456.13M, missing the average forecast of $464.63M by -1.83%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $12.26, missing the average prediction of $14.44 by -15.12%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Aug 2023), FactSet Research Systems's revenue was $535.8M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $535.32M by 0.09%. The company's EBITDA was $179.58M, missing the average prediction of $192.3M by -6.62%. FactSet Research Systems's net income was $65.08M, missing the average estimation of $135.49M by -51.97%. The company's SG&A was $130.23M, beating the average forecast of $121.46M by 7.22%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.71, missing the average prediction of $3.51 by -51.23%