FactSet Research Systems stock jumps on Deutsche Bank target hike and ahead of Investor Day
Published on 09/15/2026 at 11:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
FactSet Research Systems Inc. stock (ISIN US3030751057) surged more than 7 percent on September 14, 2026 after Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted its price target on the financial data and analytics provider from USD 280 to USD 299 while keeping a hold rating, with the shares trading near USD 278 compared with a prior close of USD 259.71 according to MarketBeat on September 14, 2026.
Analyst upgrade and earnings figures support the rally
The Deutsche Bank price target increase from USD 280 to USD 299 represents a hike of about 6.8 percent and signals that, despite a hold rating, the bank now sees more upside in FactSet Research Systems stock than before, even as the consensus view across Wall Street remains cautious with an average target of USD 266.36 and an overall Reduce rating according to MarketBeat on September 14, 2026.
FactSet Research Systems recently reported quarterly earnings per share of USD 4.53 on revenue of USD 622.92 million, beating analyst estimates of USD 4.44 EPS and USD 617.91 million revenue for the same period, with the company posting year-over-year revenue growth of 6.4 percent and improving earnings compared with USD 4.27 EPS in the comparable quarter a year earlier, as detailed by MarketBeat.
The company has also issued full-year fiscal 2026 guidance for earnings per share in a range of USD 17.25 to USD 17.75, suggesting mid-teens EPS for the year ahead, while analysts on average forecast EPS of 17.77 for the current year according to projections cited by MarketBeat, underscoring that expectations are aligned with management’s outlook.
Dividend and upcoming Investor Day add visibility
Alongside the earnings beat, FactSet Research Systems has confirmed a quarterly dividend of USD 1.16 per share, corresponding to an annualized payout of USD 4.64 and a dividend yield of about 1.7 percent based on recent trading levels, with the cash distribution scheduled to be paid on September 17 to investors of record as of August 31 and an ex-dividend date of August 31, as reported by MarketBeat.
Looking ahead, FactSet plans to host an Investor Day on November 10, 2026 in New York City and via webcast, where Chief Executive Officer Sanoke Viswanathan, Chief Financial Officer Josh Warren and other executives intend to discuss strategy, product roadmap and financial outlook, with presentation materials to be posted on the firm’s investor relations website on the same day, according to a company release distributed via Business Insider on September 14, 2026.
For investors, the combination of a clear capital-return policy through the USD 1.16 quarterly dividend and upcoming strategic communication at the November 10, 2026 Investor Day provides additional visibility on FactSet Research Systems’ mid-term plans and could be a catalyst for further reassessment of the stock if management outlines higher growth or margin ambitions supported by its AI-powered data and analytics offerings.
Stock performance and valuation metrics
In the session highlighted by the Deutsche Bank upgrade, FactSet Research Systems stock on the New York Stock Exchange traded as high as USD 281.54 and last changed hands at USD 278.39, representing a 7.2 percent gain versus the prior close of USD 259.71, on mid-day volume of 106,433 shares compared with an average daily volume near 949,811, according to MarketBeat on September 14, 2026.
At that level, MarketBeat calculates a market capitalization of about USD 9.92 billion for FactSet Research Systems, with a price-to-earnings ratio of roughly 18.39 based on trailing earnings and a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.56, while the stock’s beta of 0.71 suggests lower volatility than the broader equity market, figures that position the shares as a moderately valued, income-paying name in the financial data and analytics segment according to MarketBeat.
The company’s balance sheet metrics from the same source show a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44 and both a current ratio and quick ratio of 0.68, indicating that while leverage is present, liquidity remains manageable, a combination that investors often weigh against the stability of subscription-based revenues and the resilience of demand for market data and portfolio analytics in various market environments.
Closing price snapshot for FactSet Research Systems stock
As of the most recent completed trading day referenced in the upgrade-related reporting, FactSet Research Systems stock closed at USD 259.71 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 13, 2026, before jumping to intraday levels around USD 278.39 on September 14, 2026, giving investors a sense of how quickly sentiment shifted in response to the Deutsche Bank price target increase and reinforcing the importance of upcoming communications such as the November 10, 2026 Investor Day for the next phase of the share price story.
FactSet Research Systems stock key data
- Company: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
- ISIN: US3030751057
- Ticker: FDS
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 14, 2026): 278.39 USD
- Market capitalization: 9.92 billion USD (as of September 14, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial data and analytics
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: November 10, 2026
