FactSet Research Systems stock falls 2.93 percent as targets diverge

Published on 09/25/2026 at 11:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

FactSet Research Systems stock faces a USD 299 Deutsche Bank target after a USD 280 starting point on September 11, 2026. Fiscal Q3 revenue reached USD 622.9 million and operating margin was 26.7 percent.

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FactSet Research Systems (ISIN US3030751057) fell 2.93 percent to USD 271.25 on the NYSE on September 24, 2026, leaving the stock 15.36 percent below its 52-week high of USD 320.48. The latest analyst reset points to a divided view ahead of the company's next results.

A USD 299 target meets weaker trading

According to MarketScreener on September 11, 2026, Deutsche Bank raised its FactSet price target from USD 280 to USD 299 and maintained a Hold rating. The new target lies 10.22 percent above the September 24 price, while the stock has moved lower since the target change.

The broader assessment is less constructive. MarketBeat reported on September 8, 2026, that the consensus rating was Reduce with an average target of USD 257.57. That target stands 5.04 percent below the latest NYSE price, creating a clear gap between the average view and Deutsche Bank's revised target.

Revenue grows while margins contract

FactSet's fiscal Q3 2026 report for the quarter ended May 31, 2026, showed revenue of USD 622.9 million versus USD 585.5 million in fiscal Q3 2025. According to MetaTrader, revenue increased 6.4 percent, but operating margin fell from 33.2 percent to 26.7 percent and diluted EPS declined from USD 3.87 to USD 3.50.

The contrast gives the stock a specific test: recurring top-line growth is continuing, while profitability is absorbing higher operating costs. For investors, the September 30 report will show whether the margin pressure persisted through the final fiscal quarter.

September 30 brings the next test

FactSet announced on September 2, 2026, that it will release fiscal Q4 2026 results for the period ending August 31 on September 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The date and conference call were detailed by GlobeNewswire.

FactSet stock stays below its yearly high

FactSet Research Systems stock closed at USD 271.25 on September 24, 2026, on the NYSE. The session range was USD 270.56 to USD 285.33, volume was 678,349 shares, and market capitalization was USD 9,647,153,539.