FactSet Research Systems Inc.

NYSE:FDS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$18.3b

FactSet Research Systems Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 6/6

FactSet Research Systems has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 7.9%, while the Capital Markets industry saw earnings growing at 7.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10% per year. FactSet Research Systems's return on equity is 28.1%, and it has net margins of 24.4%.

Key information

7.9%

Earnings growth rate

7.9%

EPS growth rate

Capital Markets Industry Growth10.3%
Revenue growth rate10.0%
Return on equity28.1%
Net Margin24.4%
Next Earnings Update19 Dec 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Is Now The Time To Put FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) On Your Watchlist?

Oct 11
Is Now The Time To Put FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) On Your Watchlist?

FactSet Research Systems: A Resilient Business For The Long Term

Oct 01

FactSet Research Systems: Growth Runway Is Clear Ahead

Sep 21

FactSet: Consider Investing In This Soon-To-Be Dividend Aristocrat

Aug 26

FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s (NYSE:FDS) P/E Is On The Mark

Aug 09
FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s (NYSE:FDS) P/E Is On The Mark

FactSet Research Systems: Rating Upgrade As Demand Environment Should Get Better Soon

Jul 23

FactSet Research Systems Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Jun 25
FactSet Research Systems Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

FactSet: Competitive Pressures And AI Challenges Ahead

Jun 17

Is Now The Time To Put FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) On Your Watchlist?

Jun 10
Is Now The Time To Put FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) On Your Watchlist?

FactSet Research Systems: Layoffs Affecting Licensing Revenue

Apr 03

FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s (NYSE:FDS) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

Mar 29
FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s (NYSE:FDS) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

FactSet Research Systems: ASV Growth Will Likely Be Weak In FY 2024, Initiate With 'Buy'

Mar 22

FactSet Research Systems: No, We Are Not Past The Worst Yet

Jan 18

FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s (NYSE:FDS) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Dec 18
FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s (NYSE:FDS) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Factset: A High-Quality Compounder

Dec 17

Here's Why FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Nov 09
Here's Why FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

FactSet Research Systems: Business Is Nowhere Near The Trough Yet

Oct 04

FactSet Research Systems: A Prudent Dividend Choice

Sep 27

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Passed With Ease

Aug 09
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Passed With Ease

FactSet Research: One Of The Best Dividend Growth Stocks That You've Never Heard Of

Jul 18

FactSet Research Systems: Everyone Should Know About This Company

Jun 29

FactSet: Financial Services SaaS That Is Still A Good Long-Term Buy

May 24

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Presents An Opportunity

May 07
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Presents An Opportunity

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How FactSet Research Systems makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:FDS Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Aug 242,2035374310
31 May 242,1775134440
29 Feb 242,1544894560
30 Nov 232,1234804520
31 Aug 232,0864684510
31 May 232,0495074500
28 Feb 232,0084484540
30 Nov 221,9244264470
31 Aug 221,8443974330
31 May 221,7563944040
28 Feb 221,6674193610
30 Nov 211,6284063430
31 Aug 211,5914003310
31 May 211,5633883370
28 Feb 211,5383883420
30 Nov 201,5163803500
31 Aug 201,4943733430
31 May 201,4753753430
29 Feb 201,4653663440
30 Nov 191,4503623380
31 Aug 191,4353533340
31 May 191,4173303230
28 Feb 191,3923133210
30 Nov 181,3732813170
31 Aug 181,3502673200
31 May 181,3312583150
28 Feb 181,3032483080
30 Nov 171,2622623030
31 Aug 171,2212582990
31 May 171,1823432850
28 Feb 171,1573442840
30 Nov 161,1453452850
31 Aug 161,1273392890
31 May 161,1022572820
29 Feb 161,0692512770
30 Nov 151,0352452720
31 Aug 151,0072412700
31 May 159842342680
28 Feb 159612242670
30 Nov 149402152640
31 Aug 149202122640
31 May 149012072650
28 Feb 148842092640
30 Nov 138702012640

Quality Earnings: FDS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: FDS's current net profit margins (24.4%) are higher than last year (22.4%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: FDS's earnings have grown by 7.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: FDS's earnings growth over the past year (14.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (7.9% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: FDS earnings growth over the past year (14.7%) exceeded the Capital Markets industry 13%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: FDS's Return on Equity (28.1%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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