FactSet Research stock falls after Q4 2026 earnings and higher Morgan Stanley target
Published on 09/11/2026 at 16:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
FactSet Research Systems Inc. stock (ISIN US3030751057) closed at USD 262.48 on September 10, 2026, down 5.98 percent on the day after the company reported its Q4 2026 earnings and traders digested new analyst price targets around the name.
Q4 2026 earnings beat supports guidance
According to MarketBeat, FactSet Research Systems reported Q4 2026 earnings per share that came in above the consensus estimate of USD 4.35, with the stock reacting negatively despite the beat on September 10, 2026.
In addition, FactSet has set its fiscal year 2026 guidance for earnings per share in a range of USD 17.25 to USD 17.75, providing investors with a framework for full-year profitability relative to the Q4 2026 run rate as highlighted by MarketBeat on September 10, 2026.
Analyst targets from Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank
As Yahoo Finance reports, Morgan Stanley maintained its Equal-Weight rating on FactSet Research Systems on September 10, 2026 while raising its price target from USD 230 to USD 300, implying upside of roughly 8.84 percent versus the then-current price.
According to MarketBeat on September 10, 2026, the broader analyst community remains cautious, with one Strong Buy, two Buy, ten Hold and six Sell ratings on FactSet, resulting in a consensus Reduce recommendation and an average price target of USD 265.00, marginally above the USD 262.48 close on September 10, 2026.
Deutsche Bank also adjusted its view on FactSet Research Systems, with MarketScreener reporting on September 11, 2026 that Deutsche Bank raised its price target from USD 280 to USD 299 while maintaining a Hold rating.
Stock valuation and upcoming earnings date
The Deutsche Bank price target of USD 299 stands about 13.9 percent above the latest closing price of USD 262.48 on September 10, 2026, while Morgan Stanley's USD 300 target implies a similar potential upside, underscoring that analysts see limited but tangible appreciation potential from current levels.
Per MarketScreener, FactSet Research Systems is scheduled to release detailed Q4 2026 figures on September 30, 2026, a date that investors may watch closely for updates on revenue growth, margins and full-year guidance.
FactSet Research stock price snapshot
FactSet Research Systems stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker FDS, with the reference price in this article based on the USD 262.48 close on September 10, 2026.
FactSet Research Systems stock key data
- Company: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
- ISIN: US3030751057
- Ticker: FDS
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 10, 2026): 262.48 USD
- Sector / Industry: Financial data and analytics
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: September 30, 2026
