FactSet’s (NYSE:FDS) Q2 CY2026: Beats On Revenue

FactSet (NYSE:FDS) reported Q2 CY2026 revenue of $622.9M, up 6.4% year on year and 1.1% above Wall Street estimates, according to the company. It guided full-year revenue to about $2.46B near consensus. Non-GAAP profit was $4.53/share, 1.8% above consensus, and the stock rose 2.4% to $235.58 after results.

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Published Jul 1, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

Q2 results beat revenue and slightly beat non-GAAP EPS, while full-year revenue guidance is kept around $2.46B; this combination typically supports the stock but may not drive a large re-rating without stronger forward indicators.

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Market read

Traders can reassess near-term expectations for FDS based on the reported beat and whether the reaffirmed guidance changes the forward earnings trajectory.

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What to watch

No detail on customer adds/retention, segment margins, or contract wins/losses—key drivers for whether the beat is durable versus transient.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: immediately after Q2 results (stock up 2.4% to $235.58)

Background

FactSet is a financial data, analytics, and technology provider used by investment professionals.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$FDSBullishMedium confidence
Context

FactSet reported Q2 CY2026 revenue of $622.9M (+6.4% YoY), topping Wall Street estimates by 1.1% and reaffirming full-year revenue guidance.

Expected impact

Likely near-term support/low-to-moderate upside bias versus peers, with follow-through dependent on whether investors focus on deceleration in recent growth.

Evidence & confidence

The article provides concrete Q2 results (revenue, EPS) and states guidance is reaffirmed; however, it lacks new guidance numbers, margin details, or a fresh strategic/regulatory catalyst.

Market effects

Reinforces demand resilience for financial data/analytics providers, though the noted slowdown in 2-year growth could signal selective spending.

Primarily US-focused read-through to financial services software/data spending sentiment.

Limited direct global impact beyond sentiment for market-data/analytics vendors.

Counterpoint

The beat may be partly timing-related; the article flags deceleration (5.8% annualized over two years vs 5-year trend), which could cap multiple expansion.

Key entities

  • FactSet

    Reported Q2 CY2026 revenue and non-GAAP EPS vs consensus and reaffirmed full-year revenue guidance.

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