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Factset Research Systems Inc (FDS) Earnings: 1Q Adjusted EPS Beats Estimates with Strong Revenue Growth

By December 18, 2025 No Comments
  • FactSet’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 was $4.51, beating the estimate of $4.35 and improving from $4.37 year-over-year.
  • The company’s revenue increased by 6.9% year-over-year to $607.6 million, surpassing the estimate of $600.8 million.
  • Organic revenue growth was 6%, exceeding the forecasted 5.12% growth.
  • Adjusted operating income rose by 3% year-over-year to $220.1 million, exceeding the estimated $211.3 million.
  • The adjusted operating margin came in at 36.2%, below the previous year’s 37.6% but above the estimated 35.8%.
  • Revenue in the Americas grew by 7.9% year-over-year to $396.2 million, beating the estimate of $391.1 million.
  • EMEA revenue was up by 4% year-over-year at $149.5 million, slightly surpassing the estimate of $148.5 million.
  • Asia Pacific revenue increased by 7.3% year-over-year, reaching $61.9 million, ahead of the expected $61.1 million.
  • FactSet’s client base expanded by 9.1% year-over-year to 9,003, trailing the estimate of 9,064.
  • User count increased by 9.9% year-over-year, reaching 239,863, above the estimated 236,506.
  • For 2026, FactSet maintains its forecast for adjusted EPS between $16.90 and $17.60, aligning closely with the estimate of $17.35.
  • The company predicts 2026 revenue between $2.42 billion and $2.45 billion, closely matching the estimate of $2.44 billion.
  • FactSet expects the adjusted operating margin for 2026 to range between 34% and 35.5%, with an estimate pegged at 35.2%.
  • Analysts’ recommendations include 4 buys, 11 holds, and 5 sells.

Factset Research Systems Inc on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, such as Baptista Research, are closely monitoring Factset Research Systems Inc. In a recent report titled “FactSet Research: Will Seamless Data Ecosystems Give It An Edge Against Refinitiv & Bloomberg?“, Baptista Research expressed a bullish sentiment towards FactSet Research Systems. The report highlighted the company’s strong performance in the fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2025, showcasing its resilience and ability to navigate market changes.

FactSet Research Systems reported a 5.4% revenue growth to $2.3 billion for the fiscal year, with a substantial increase in organic Annual Subscription Value (ASV). The fourth quarter witnessed the largest ASV addition in the company’s history at $81.8 million, indicating robust demand for FactSet’s offerings, particularly in wealth and asset management sectors. This growth, especially a 5.7% sequential increase in ASV, points towards a rising demand for FactSet’s data solutions among investors.


A look at Factset Research Systems Inc Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend3
Growth4
Resilience4
Momentum2
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a mixed outlook based on its Smartkarma Smart Scores. While the company scores well in growth and resilience, with scores of 4 in both categories, its value and momentum scores fall behind at 2 each. The company’s dividend score sits at a moderate 3. This suggests that FactSet Research Systems Inc. may offer promising future growth opportunities and has shown a strong ability to weather challenges. However, investors may want to carefully assess the company’s current valuation and market momentum before making investment decisions.

FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a provider of global economic and financial data utilized by analysts, investment bankers, and other finance professionals. They specialize in consolidating data from various sources into a single online platform for information and analytics, including fundamental data. With a focus on supplying critical financial information, the company’s Smart Scores indicate a promising future in terms of growth and resilience, although there are areas such as value and momentum that may warrant closer scrutiny by potential investors.


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