FactSet Research stock gets a USD 300 target from BMO

Published on 10/08/2026 at 05:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

FactSet Research stock posted adjusted EPS of USD 4.52 for fiscal Q4 on September 30, above USD 4.35 estimates. Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance is USD 2.600 billion to USD 2.625 billion.

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FactSet Research (ISIN US3030751057) was last at USD 272.78 on the NYSE on October 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, up 0.28 percent from the prior session. The latest analyst action came from BMO Capital, which lifted its price target to USD 300 from USD 282 on October 1, 2026.

BMO raises its target

According to Markets Insider on October 1, BMO Capital retained a Market Perform rating while raising its target from USD 282 to USD 300. The note cited a fourth-quarter earnings beat, modest revenue upside, broader growth across client segments and continued adoption of FactSet's AI tools.

Deutsche Bank also raised its target from USD 299 to USD 301 on October 1 while maintaining a Hold rating, according to Markets Insider. The split between higher targets and unchanged neutral ratings puts the emphasis on execution rather than a broad change in analyst conviction.

Q4 beat meets slower guidance

FactSet's fiscal fourth-quarter results ended August 31, 2026. In the release carried by Finanznachrichten, GAAP revenue rose 6.3 percent year over year to USD 634.7 million, while adjusted diluted EPS increased 11.6 percent to USD 4.52 from USD 4.05.

The quarter also exposed the cost of one-time items and higher operating expenses. GAAP operating margin fell to 24.7 percent from 29.7 percent, while adjusted operating margin declined to 33.0 percent from 33.8 percent. FactSet said the GAAP comparison reflected restructuring charges, ASV-linked incentive plans and higher compensation costs.

Consensus stays near the market price

Investing.com lists a Neutral consensus from 18 analysts and an average 12-month target of USD 277.56. The same page lists three Buy ratings, nine Holds and six Sells, showing a divided view despite the recent target increases.

FactSet's fiscal 2027 outlook calls for organic ASV growth of 5.0 percent to 6.5 percent, below the 7.0 percent achieved in fiscal 2026. Revenue guidance is USD 2.600 billion to USD 2.625 billion, while adjusted diluted EPS guidance is USD 19.25 to USD 19.65.

FactSet stock remains below its yearly high

FactSet stock was last at USD 272.78 on the NYSE on October 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The session range was USD 271.38 to USD 278.73, the 52-week range was USD 185.00 to USD 320.48, and trading volume reached 640,220 shares.