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FactSet Research Systems Inc.: FactSet Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026

FactSet (FDS) reported Q4 and fiscal 2026 results, with Q4 GAAP revenues up 6.3% YoY to $634.7M and organic ASV growth of 7.0%. Fiscal 2026 revenues rose 6.7% to $2.48B. The company returned $179M to shareholders in Q4. FactSet expects fiscal 2027 organic ASV growth of 5.0-6.5% and revenues of $2.60-$2.625B.

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Published Sep 30, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC
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Primary signal
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Mentioned
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$FDSNeutralHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings release provides fresh data on revenue growth, margin trends, and guidance, enabling traders to adjust positions.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings with new guidance; material for investors in data‑services and AI‑enabled analytics.

03

What to watch

Share repurchase capacity remains strong, providing potential support for the stock.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

FactSet's press release details quarterly financials and FY2027 outlook.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$FDSNeutralHigh confidence
Context

FactSet reported Q4 FY2026 results and FY2027 guidance, revealing revenue growth and a lower operating margin.

Expected impact

potential modest downside as investors digest margin pressure despite top‑line growth

Evidence & confidence

Revenue rose 6.3% YoY, but GAAP operating margin fell to 24.7% from 29.7%; guidance shows modest outlook, likely limiting upside.

Market effects

Sector

Strong AI and data‑analytics demand supports the broader tech‑services sector.

Regional

Positive for US financial‑data providers, limited spillover to other regions.

Global

Modest; FactSet is a niche player in global financial intelligence.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Margin compression could signal rising cost pressures, suggesting a short‑term pullback.

Key entities

  • company
    FactSet Research Systems Inc.

    Provider of financial data and analytics.

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