FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) Stock Forecast
FDS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.78 / 5 from 18 analysts
- Price target
- $280.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −7.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $190.06 – $313.55
FDS analyst ratings
18 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
FDS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
FDS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $5.00 | $4.75 | $5.13 | $4.51 | +10.8% | 16 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $4.91 | $4.81 | $5.04 | $4.46 | +10.2% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $19.62 | $19.15 | $20.10 | $18.01 | +8.9% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $21.70 | $20.66 | $23.05 | $19.62 | +10.6% | 17 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
FDS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $643.6M | $639.4M | $647.9M | +5.9% | 13 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $646.5M | $642.0M | $650.5M | +5.8% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.62B | $2.60B | $2.63B | +5.8% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.78B | $2.74B | $2.80B | +6.0% | 15 |
FDS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
FDS revenue: reported and forecast
FDS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $4.94 | $4.94 | $4.94 | $4.98 | $5.00 | +1.3% | 11 up · 3 down |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $4.90 | $4.90 | $4.90 | $4.89 | $4.91 | +0.3% | 6 up · 8 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $19.67 | $19.70 | $19.73 | $19.63 | $19.62 | −0.3% | 7 up · 10 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $21.87 | $21.92 | $21.92 | $21.72 | $21.70 | −0.7% | 5 up · 8 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
FDS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; FDS beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from FDS
18 analysts cover FactSet; their consensus rating is hold (2.78 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $280.00, 7.2% below the latest close of $301.67. Analysts expect earnings of $19.62 per share for FY2027, +8.9% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $21.70 per share on revenue of $2.8 billion. FactSet beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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FDS forecast FAQ
What is FactSet's price target?
The average analyst price target for FactSet is $280.00, 7.2% below the latest close of $301.67.
Is FactSet a buy, hold or sell?
Of 18 analysts covering FactSet, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 9 a hold, 2 a sell and 4 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is FactSet's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $19.62 per share for FY2027 (range $19.15 to $20.10); for FY2028 the estimate is $21.70.
What is FactSet's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $2.6 billion, growth of 5.8%; for FY2028 it is $2.8 billion.
Does FactSet usually beat earnings estimates?
FactSet reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.