FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) on Wednesday posted upbeat earnings for the fourth quarter and issued weaker-than-expected fiscal 2027 guidance.

FactSet reported adjusted earnings of $4.52 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.33. Revenue rose 6.3% year over year to $634.7 million, beating the consensus estimate of $629.8 million.

FactSet expects fiscal 2027 revenue of $2.60 billion to $2.625 billion. The midpoint of the range is below the $2.616 billion analyst estimate.

The company expects organic ASV growth of 5% to 6.5%. FactSet forecast a GAAP operating margin of 31% to 32% and an adjusted operating margin of 34.75% to 35.25%.

GAAP earnings are expected to range from $17 to $17.50 per share, below the $17.85 analyst estimate. Adjusted earnings are forecast at $19.25 to $19.65 per share, compared with the $19.68 consensus estimate.

“FactSet delivered strong results, highlighted by a record increase in organic ASV for both the fourth quarter and fiscal year with continued momentum across our AI and data solutions. During the year, we accelerated innovation, strengthened commercial execution, and improved productivity across the organization,” said Sanoke Viswanathan, CEO

FDS shares gained 3.5% to trade at $279.27 on Thursday.

These analysts made changes to their price targets on FDS following earnings announcement.

  • Stifel analyst Shlomo Rosenbaum maintained the stock with a Hold and raised the price target from $254 to $292.
  • Wells Fargo analyst Jason Haas maintained the stock with an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $210 to $250.

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