FactSet Research Systems Inc. FDS 279.43 +108.89% NYQ · Financial Services
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FDS — Company Overview

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) trades on NYQ as part of the Financial Services peer group (Financial Data & Stock Exchanges).

TickerFDS
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryFinancial Data & Stock Exchanges
ExchangeNYQ
Market cap$9.94B
Last price$279.43
Size categoryMid Cap

FDS — Business Description

FDS represents a Financial Data & Stock Exchanges business in the Financial Services segment. FactSet Research Systems Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider for the investment community. It offers data, products, and analytical applications; and workstations, portfolio analytics, and enterprise data solutions, as well as managed services for supporting data, performance, risk, and reporting workflows. The company also provides subscription-based financial data and market intelligence on securities, companies, industries, and people that enable clients to research investment ideas, as well as analyze, monitor, and manage portfolios; and solutions covering investment lifecycle of investment research, portfolio construction and ana…

Official website: https://www.factset.com.

FDS — Investment Thesis

At a high level, FDS offers exposure to Financial Services with metrics outlined below from public market data.

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FDS — Financial Health

Key financial health indicators for FactSet Research Systems Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.

Profit margin of 23.2% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $621.16M supports balance-sheet flexibility.

Trailing P/E18.41×
Forward P/E14.16×
Price / Sales4.08×
Price / Book4.92×
Gross margin51.4%
Operating margin30.5%
Profit margin23.2%
Return on equity27.0%
Debt / Equity77.28
Free cash flow$621.16M

FDS — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) depends on demand trends in Financial Data & Stock Exchanges and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

FDS — Competitive Position

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Financial Services.

FDS — Strengths

Strengths for FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) inferred from public financial metrics:

FDS — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) based on available data:

FDS — Opportunities

FDS — Risks

FDS — Summary

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) is a mid-cap Financial Services company focused on Financial Data & Stock Exchanges, listed on NYQ. Last price $279.43 with market cap $9.94B. Trailing P/E 18.41×. Revenue grew 6.4% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 6.4% year-over-year. Key watch items include earnings decline of -9.6% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for FactSet Research Systems Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.

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FactSet Research Systems Inc. FAQ

What does FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) do?

FactSet Research Systems Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider for the investment community. It offers data, products, and analytical applications; and workstations, portfolio analytics, and enterprise da…

What is FDS's P/E ratio?

FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a trailing P/E of 18.41× based on publicly available market data.

Does FDS pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 1.7%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is FDS in?

FactSet Research Systems Inc. is classified in Financial Services (Financial Data & Stock Exchanges) on NYQ.

What is FDS's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $9.94B.

What are the main risks for FDS?

Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.

What are the strengths of FDS?

Potential positives include revenue growth of 6.4% year-over-year, return on equity near 27.0% — efficient use of shareholder capital.

Where can I get analyst estimates for FDS?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for FactSet Research Systems Inc. are on the free /stocks/fds/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.