AlphAIAlphAI — Financial news for AI agents
tradingview.comOCT 201 min read$FDS

FactSet Research Systems Inc FY 2026: Revenue $2.48B, EPS $14.57— 10-K Summary

FactSet Research Systems Inc reported FY 2026 revenue of $2.48B, up 6.7% YoY, but net income fell 10.6% to $533.48M and EPS declined 6.3% to $14.57. Growth was driven by workstations, data solutions, and portfolio management offerings. Client count and users increased, while headcount decreased 2.8%. Free cash flow improved to $707.5M.

Original reporting
tradingview.com
Published Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC
Analysis
AlphAI AI DeskAI-generated
Added to AlphAI Oct 20, 2026, 11:38 AM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
How this was made
AlphAI summarizes source reporting and applies a structured AI analysis for relevance, timing, sentiment and ticker impact. Always verify material claims with the original publisher.
About AlphAI AI DeskScoring methodologyReport an issue
FactSet Research Systems Inc FY 2026: Revenue $2.48B, EPS $14.57— 10-K Summary — source image
Source · tradingview.com
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$FDSBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss may trigger short‑term price pressure but long‑term outlook remains tied to subscription growth.

02

Market read

FactSet's earnings decline could influence sentiment in the financial‑data sector.

03

What to watch

Cost‑reduction initiatives and improved free cash flow could mitigate earnings weakness.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 2/10Timing: post‑earnings recap

Background

FactSet's FY 2026 results were previously released on Sep 30; this article recaps the numbers.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$FDSBearishMedium confidence
Context

FactSet reported FY 2026 revenue up 6.7% but EPS fell 6.3% and net income dropped 10.6% versus the prior year.

Expected impact

likely downside as investors price in weaker earnings

Evidence & confidence

Revenue grew modestly while EPS and net income declined, suggesting margin compression.

Market effects

Sector

Data‑analytics sector may see broader scrutiny on margin trends.

Regional

U.S. market impact limited to FactSet and peers.

Global

Minimal global effect.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Some investors may view the revenue growth as a sign of resilience and could see upside.

Key entities

  • Company
    FactSet Research Systems Inc

    Provider of financial data and analytics.

Read at source← All news

Related articles

OCT 8
$FDSHigh

FactSet (FDS) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why

FactSet (FDS) shares rose 4.8% after announcing an expanded partnership with Scotiabank's Scotia Wealth Management. The deal integrates FactSet's research and intelligence platform into Scotia's advisor and investment operations. FactSet reported Q3 2026 revenue of $634.7M, with organic growth of 7.1%, and forecasted fiscal 2027 revenue between $2.6B and $2.625B. The stock is near its 52-week high of $313.55.

financialcontent.com2 min
OCT 4
$FDSHighAI 8/10

What Is Wall Street Really Pricing Into FactSet (FDS)?

FactSet Research Systems (FDS) reported strong fiscal 2026 results, with 7% organic growth in annual subscription value and AI-related products contributing significantly. Despite this, its stock trades at a forward P/E of 13.95, reflecting market skepticism about AI disruption. Management expects slower growth in 2027 and margins to recover modestly. Short interest is high, and the next Investor Day will be crucial.

insidermonkey.com3 min
OCT 1
$FDSHighAI 8/10

FactSet (FDS) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

FactSet (FDS) reported Q4 2026 organic ASV growth of 7.0% YoY, reaching $2.568B, and Q4 revenue of $634.7M, up 6.3%. Adjusted EPS grew 11.6% YoY to $4.52. Full-year adjusted operating margin declined 1.8% to 34.5%. AI-related ASV accounted for at least 10% of new ASV. Guidance for 2027 includes 5-6.5% organic ASV growth and 5-6% revenue growth. Share repurchases totaled $644M, reducing shares outstanding by 7%.

aol.com2 min