FactSet Research stock trades above analyst targets on fiscal 2026 guidance
Published on 09/21/2026 at 17:51 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
FactSet Research Systems Inc. stock (ISIN US3030751057) is trading above most analyst price targets after the company set a fiscal 2026 earnings guidance range of USD 17.25 to 17.75 per share, according to a consensus overview published on September 21, 2026.MarketBeat The same analyst snapshot highlights that the shares recently opened at USD 283.87 on the New York Stock Exchange, noticeably above the average 12-month target of USD 266.36.
Analysts keep a Reduce stance despite solid results
According to an analyst summary dated September 21, 2026, FactSet Research Systems Inc. carries a consensus Reduce rating from nineteen firms, with six assigning sell, ten hold, two buy and one strong buy recommendations.MarketBeat The same overview reports an average 12-month price target of USD 266.36, which sits USD 17.51 below the reported USD 283.87 opening level, underlining that the stock is trading around 6.6 percent above consensus. For investors, this gap is a central signal that the market currently prices FactSet’s earnings power more generously than the analyst community.
The analyst consensus snapshot also points to FactSet’s recent quarterly outperformance. In the latest reported quarter, the company delivered earnings per share of USD 4.53 on revenue of USD 622.92 million, with revenue up 6.4 percent year over year.MarketBeat The combination of mid-single-digit top-line growth and strong per-share earnings provides a quantitative backdrop for the cautious rating, suggesting that analysts see valuation rather than operations as the primary constraint.
Fiscal 2026 guidance and dividend policy
The same consensus compilation shows that FactSet has set fiscal 2026 guidance of USD 17.25 to USD 17.75 in EPS, signalling confidence in high-teens annual earnings power over the current fiscal year.MarketBeat Measured against the latest quarterly EPS of USD 4.53, the mid-point of guidance implies relatively stable earnings quarter by quarter through fiscal 2026. For shareholders, the guidance range provides a benchmark against which valuation multiples and price targets can be tested in concrete numbers.
FactSet continues to back its earnings profile with a shareholder return policy centred on a recurring dividend. The consensus report notes a quarterly dividend of USD 1.16 per share, translating into an annualised payout of USD 4.64 and a yield of roughly 1.6 percent on the USD 283.87 share price.MarketBeat That combination of a cash yield and mid-single-digit revenue growth positions the company as a steady, cash-generating platform in the broader financial data and analytics sector.
Valuation tension: price versus targets
The analytical tension around FactSet Research stock currently stems from the distance between its trading level and prevailing price targets. At an opening price of USD 283.87 reported in the consensus overview, the shares stand above the average 12-month target of USD 266.36 and also above the typical Reduce-rated range.MarketBeat With six analysts recommending sell and ten hold, the implied message is that many research houses see limited upside from current valuations, even though the business continues to expand its top line.
From a risk perspective, the consensus Reduce rating points mainly to valuation risks rather than operational issues. A key risk factor in this context is that sustained high interest rates can pressure valuation multiples for data and software companies, including FactSet, as investors demand higher earnings yields relative to government bond yields. A recent macro-focused commentary on 5 percent interest rates and equity discount rates, based on earnings data compiled by FactSet and S&P as of September 14, 2026, underscores how elevated rates can weigh on growth stock valuations across the market.State Street Global Advisors For FactSet shareholders, this macro backdrop adds context to why analysts remain cautious despite healthy guidance.
Stock level on the New York Stock Exchange
Per the latest consensus rating article dated September 21, 2026, FactSet Research Systems Inc. stock recently opened at USD 283.87 on the New York Stock Exchange, serving as a reference level for valuation discussions.MarketBeat The same snapshot notes that the stock’s 50-day moving average price stands at USD 279.74, while the 200-day moving average is USD 245.47, indicating that the current quote is modestly above its short-term trend and clearly above its longer-term average. This reinforces the picture of a stock that has enjoyed a solid run into fiscal 2026 guidance announcements.
FactSet Research stock at a glance
- Company: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
- ISIN: US3030751057
- Ticker: FDS
- Trading venue: New York Stock Exchange
- Price (as of September 21, 2026): 283.87 USD
- Sector / Industry: Financial data and analytics
- Index membership: S&P 500
