Factset Research Systems Inc (FDS) Stock AnalysisFDSFactset Research Systems Inc

FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider. The Company's solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to global clients, including individual users. Its segments include the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. It provides financial data and market intelligence on securities, companies, industries and people to enable its clients to research investment ideas and analyze, monitor and manage their portfolios. It supports various workflows, including investment research, quantitative research, portfolio management and trading, portfolio analytics, wealth management, ESG investing solutions, industry analysis and data solutions. It provides open and flexible technology offerings, including a configurable desktop and mobile platform, and comprehensive data feeds. Its technology also includes LogoIntern, a workflow tool to streamline the task of adding, organizing, and formatting logos into pitch decks. It operates in the Industrials sector (SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ET industry).

FactSet Research Systems Inc is a good buy right now due to its current price of $287.18, which is below the average analyst price target of $300. Additionally, the forward P/E ratio of 13.947 suggests the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings potential. The recent earnings guidance projects EPS between $17.00 and $17.50 for FY27, indicating strong future profitability. However, a risk to consider is the declining gross margin, which fell to 48.59% in Q4 2026, reflecting potential pressure on profitability.

16 analysts cover FDS: 2 rate it Buy, 11 Hold and 3 Sell. The average price target is 295.91.