FactSet's Lower Margins, Flat Guidance Eclipse Earnings Beat
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS ) stock fell in Wednesday’s premarket session after the financial data and analytics provider reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, signaling limited upside despite posting third-quarter earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street estimates. Investors also weighed a decline in operating margin during the quarter. The company posted third-quarter revenue of $622.9 million, up 6.4% year over year and ahead of the analyst consensus estimate of $618.3 million. Adjusted earnings came in at $4.53 per share, topping expectations of $4.46. FactSet Revenue Growth Offsets Margin Pressure Organic revenue increased 7% year over year to $622.9 million. Annual Subscription Value (ASV) reached $2.48 billion as of May 31, 2026, up from $2.34 billion a year earlier. Organic ASV grew by $35.4 million during the quarter. Adjusted operating margin declined t...
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS ) stock fell in Wednesday’s premarket session after the financial data and analytics provider reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, signaling limited upside despite posting third-quarter earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street estimates. Investors also weighed a decline in operating margin during the quarter. 3 million.
46. 9 million. 34 billion a year earlier. 4 million during the quarter.
8% a year earlier, reflecting higher compensation and technology-related expenses. 3 million in dividends. 16 per share, extending its dividend growth streak to 27 consecutive years on a stock split-adjusted basis. 5 million in long-term debt.
CEO Sanoke Viswanathan said the results reflected strong execution and continued demand for the company’s content, analytics and workflow solutions. He said clients are expanding their use of FactSet’s products, including its AI offerings, helping drive enterprise contract growth and strengthening confidence in long-term growth. ’s (NASDAQ: GOOG ) (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) Google Cloud. The companies are integrating Google’s Gemini models into FactSet Workstation and developing AI agents for portfolio operations, deal advisory and corporate finance.
71. 463 billion. 5%. 20 during premarket trading on Wednesday, according to Pro data.
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