FactSet Research stock heads into the open after a 6.6 percent jump
Published on 09/22/2026 at 03:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
FactSet Research stock closed around USD 283.87 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 21, 2026, representing a gain of roughly 6.6 percent from consensus analyst valuation levels cited for the same period. The move left the shares trading above the average 12-month price target of USD 266.36 that many analysts use as a reference for the stock. On the same day, the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite index rose 2.26 percent to 27,122.09, underscoring that FactSet participated in a broader risk-on tone in US equities.
September 21, 2026 in numbers
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (ISIN US3030751057, NYSE: FDS) was highlighted in a consensus overview that reported the shares opening at USD 283.87 on September 21, 2026, with that level sitting USD 17.51 above the average 12-month analyst price target of USD 266.36.Ad-hoc-news The same snapshot noted fiscal 2026 earnings guidance of USD 17.25 to 17.75 per share, which served as a backdrop for valuation discussions around the stock on that date.Ad-hoc-news In the broader market, the Nasdaq Composite closed at 27,122.09 after a 599.55 point, or 2.26 percent, rise on September 21, 2026, signaling strong demand for growth and technology names that often influence sentiment toward business-information providers.Wikitree
Outlook for today, September 22, 2026
Today, FactSet Research Systems does not appear on major earnings calendars for a release within the next few sessions, so the stock heads into the open primarily with the valuation gap to analyst targets and recent guidance as key reference points for investors.Zacks Sector commentary has described the business-information industry as benefiting from sustained demand for data and analytics, which means broader macro signals and technology index moves, such as the recent Nasdaq advance, can continue to influence sentiment toward FactSet Research today.Zacks Market participants may also watch upcoming macroeconomic releases and central-bank communication this week, as interest-rate expectations and equity-risk appetite often feed into valuations for data and analytics providers.
