FDS FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC

MIXED Impact: 6/10 8-K
Horizon weeks Filed Mar 31, 2026 Processed 2mo ago SEC 0001628280-26-022203
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Executive Summary

FactSet reported Q2 FY2026 GAAP revenue of $611.0 million (+7.1% YoY) but GAAP EPS of $3.59, down 4.5% YoY due to an impairment charge and higher expenses. Adjusted EPS rose 4.2% to $4.46, slightly above consensus of $4.45. The company raised full-year guidance, citing accelerating ASV growth and strong client demand, while repurchasing $163 million in shares.

Key Financial Metrics

Guidance
$2,450M-$2,470M
raised
Free Cash Flow
$185.7M

Actionable Insight

Monitor next quarter's GAAP EPS trajectory to see if margin pressure from higher compensation and tech expenses persists despite revenue growth and buybacks; track ASV growth sustainability as key indicator of future revenue momentum.

Key Facts

  • Q2 GAAP revenue: $611.0 million (+7.1% YoY), beating consensus of $617.5 million
  • Q2 GAAP diluted EPS: $3.59, down 4.5% YoY due to impairment charge and higher operating expenses
  • Q2 adjusted diluted EPS: $4.46, up 4.2% YoY and slightly above consensus of $4.45
  • Organic ASV grew 6.7% YoY to $2.449 billion, with $38.0 million added in the quarter
  • Full-year 2026 guidance raised: organic ASV growth outlook increased to $130M-$160M (from $100M-$150M), GAAP EPS to $14.85-$15.35 (from $14.55-$15.25)
  • Repurchased $163 million in shares during the quarter at an average price of $250.14

Financial Impact

Revenue beat by $6.5 million, adjusted EPS beat by $0.01; full-year EPS guidance midpoint raised by $0.10

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Risk Factors

  • GAAP operating margin declined 220 bps YoY to 30.3%, pressured by higher employee compensation, tech expenses, and amortization
  • GAAP net income fell 8.1% YoY to $133.1 million due to an $10.2 million impairment charge and higher tax rate
  • Dependence on continued strong ASV growth to support valuation and future revenue

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001628280-26-022203
Document: fds-20260331.htm0001628280-26-022203
Document: 0001628280-26-022203-index-headers.html0001628280-26-022203
Document: 0001628280-26-022203-index.html0001628280-26-022203
Document: 0001628280-26-022203.txt0001628280-26-022203
8-K Data (Synthetic)0001628280-26-022203
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Apr 8, 2026
8w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$222.73 $219.42▼ −1.49%▼ −10.03%$246.07 (+10.48%)
Mar 31, 2026
10w ago
Press Release
MIXED ★ 6/10
$216.89 $231.29▲ +6.64%▼ −2.78%$246.07 (+13.45%)
Mar 31, 2026
10w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$216.89 $231.29▲ +6.64%▼ −2.78%$246.07 (+13.45%)
Feb 28, 2026
14w ago
Institutional Cluster
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$219.72 $203.93▼ −7.19%▲ +0.75%$246.07 (+11.99%)
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