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FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$329.57 +2.98% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $332.13

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) earns a Roarable Rating of A (Strong Buy) with 86/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (53% profit margin, 18% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 86/100 (A) historically ranked in the Top 5% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+9.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 73.2% hit rate) →
ROARABLE A • STRONG BUY Cap $11.29B
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As of 2026-11-02, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) is rated A (Strong Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 86/100 at a spot price of $329.57 (+2.98% 1D, market cap $11.29B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, FDS ranks #2 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), FDS carries a Roarable A (86/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.9x, gross margin of 52.7%, and ROIC of 18.1%. By comparison, PINS (Pinterest Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 27.1x, ROIC 6.2%, cap $11.28B) and DOCN (DigitalOcean Holdings Inc.) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 45.3x, ROIC 13.2%, cap $11.75B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MTCH leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while MTCH leads on capital efficiency (30.4% ROIC).

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Per FDS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31, CIK 0001013237), FactSet Research Systems Inc. generated $2.32B in revenue (+5.4% YoY), $597.0M in net income, and $621.8M in free cash flow against $4.22B in total assets and $1.37B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (53% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $332.14 (+0.78%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 26.8% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 86/100 (A) historically ranked in the Top 5% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+9.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 73.2% hit rate).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERSTRONG BUY • A
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A- · Rk A
Cash (16)Whales (18)SEC (18)Macro (17)CEO (17)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+12.6% Base Target
$438 Bull$371 Base$270 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FDS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (86/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FDS SCORES 86/100 (A) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.4% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (21% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.31 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality16/20 pts (-4 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 32.2% operating margin leave 4 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
78
Grade A-$290.82+7.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
81
Grade A-$312.27-0.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
83
Grade A$309.54+6.5% Next Q
Current
86
Grade A$329.57+9.2% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: A- (78) → A (86)Full Audit →
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Even with a 86/100 (A) score, FDS faces multiple-compression risk if 18.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 50.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($293.19) or 200D SMA ($250.63) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($371.10) toward Bear Floor ($270.25).

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Shares at $329.57: 30.3 sh
$1,000$10,000$25,000$50,000$100,000
12M Bear Case FloorTarget $270.25
$8,200
$-1,800 (-18.0%)
12M Consensus BaseTarget $371.10
$11,260
+$1,260 (+12.6%)
12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $437.90
$13,287
+$3,287 (+32.9%)

Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (43 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 32● Hold: 9● Sell: 2
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskOUTPERFORM$38674%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadSTRONG BUY$41269%B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap ResearchHOLD$32158%C
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FDS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +46.84%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $312.7H $329.6L $312.7C $329.6VOL 465.2K
RES: $344.4SUP: $258.4SMA50: $293.2SMA200: $250.6
$349.8$308.6$267.5$226.4$185.2RES $344.4SUP $258.4$329.62026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
12.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +5.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (FDS vs. PINS, DOCN, MTCH, SNAP)

Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (72 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) ranks #2 by composite RQD confidence (86/100, grade A) and #142 by equity capitalization ($11.29B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MTCH leads on earnings valuation at 14.4x trailing P/E, while MTCH leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 30.4% ROIC and 72.8% gross margin. FDS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 86/100 (A).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
FDS ACTIVE
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
A 86/100 18.9x 52.7% 18.1% +2.98% $11.29B Benchmark Subject
PINS
Pinterest Inc.
C+ 68/100 27.1x 80.1% 6.2% -2.81% $11.28B /pins-vs-fds →
DOCN
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc.
D+ 55/100 45.3x 59.9% 13.2% -10.32% $11.75B /docn-vs-fds →
MTCH
Match Group Inc.
B+ 80/100 14.4x 72.8% 30.4% -2.91% $9.79B /mtch-vs-fds →
SNAP
Snap Inc.
D 47/100 — 55.0% -8.9% -5.99% $9.61B /snap-vs-fds →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-08-31 • CIK 0001013237

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31), FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) reported GAAP revenue of $2.32B (+5.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.20B , and +11.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $597.0M, operating cash flow of $726.3M, and free cash flow of $621.8M (+3.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, FDS closed FY2025 with $4.22B in total assets against $1.37B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.31, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-08-31 $2.32B $597.0M $726.3M $621.8M $4.22B $1.37B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-08-31 $2.20B $537.1M $700.3M $601.2M $4.05B $1.30B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-08-31 $2.09B $468.2M $645.6M $551.7M $6.21B $1.45B

3. FDS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FDS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) is rated A (Strong Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 86/100 at a spot price of $329.57 (+2.98% 1D, market cap $11.29B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, FDS ranks #2 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FDS compare to PINS and DOCN in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), FDS carries a Roarable A (86/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.9x, gross margin of 52.7%, and ROIC of 18.1%. By comparison, PINS (Pinterest Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 27.1x, ROIC 6.2%, cap $11.28B) and DOCN (DigitalOcean Holdings Inc.) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 45.3x, ROIC 13.2%, cap $11.75B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MTCH leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while MTCH leads on capital efficiency (30.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FDS?

Per FDS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31, CIK 0001013237), FactSet Research Systems Inc. generated $2.32B in revenue (+5.4% YoY), $597.0M in net income, and $621.8M in free cash flow against $4.22B in total assets and $1.37B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (53% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is FDS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FDS last traded at $329.57 (+2.98% on volume of 1,235,220 shares), positioning the stock +12.41% above its 50-day simple moving average ($293.19) and +31.50% above its 200-day simple moving average ($250.63). Across its 52-week range of $185.00 to $339.83, FDS sits at the 93.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 58.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.4% ($305.18 to $353.96).

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What is FDS's 12-month stock price target?

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $371.1 (+12.6% from $329.57), with a bull-case target of $437.9 and a bear-case floor of $270.25.

Is FDS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates FDS A (Strong Buy — BUY) with an RQD Confidence score of 86/100.

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FDS — FactSet Research Systems Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Engine: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5
As of: 2026-11-02T15:15:58Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, FDS scores 86 out of 100 (grade A, "Roarable Strong Buy — Excellent Cash & Whale Support"). The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20 (ROIC 18.1%; FCF yield 5.51%); Whale 13F Flow 18/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 17/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 17/20 (Beta 1.41; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 18/20 (Altman Z 5.31; Piotroski F 9/9; Debt/Equity 0.63). For a prospective investor, the strongest-scoring pillars cluster around cash generation, institutional demand, and balance-sheet soundness, which is the core of the bull case. The main tradeoff is valuation and market sensitivity: a Beta of 1.41 implies above-market price swings, and the rating's macro pillar is scored lower than the others. The score reflects the factors the rating measures; it does not itself establish a forward price path.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$320.04$11.29B18.917.614.816.931.42%1.41$185 - $339.8318.1%

Business

FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Technology sector, within the Computer Software: Programming Data Processing industry, per the company profile. Source data does not describe its products, customer base, or revenue model beyond this classification. Reported gross margin is 52.7%, operating margin 32.2%, and net margin 25.7%, per the market data section.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Six headlines are provided, all relating to FDS: a Yahoo Finance Australia market-wire item, a TradingView item describing the stock trading up, and Seeking Alpha pieces titled "FactSet: Everything Hinges On AI Adaptation" and a post-earnings rating-upgrade article. A Yahoo Finance item notes a fair value bump as analysts weigh AI progress and growth risks, flagged as a catalyst. Another Seeking Alpha piece and a Yahoo Finance item on private-markets expansion amid valuation questions are also present. Recurring themes across the wire are AI adaptation, growth risk, and valuation. Only the headlines and summaries are provided; article bodies are not available in source data. The Butterfly supply-chain graph reports no links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What are FY 2025 EPS and FY 2023 cash balances, which the source data lists as N/A?
  • What specific AI-related risks and opportunities are cited in the analyst commentary, given that article bodies are not provided?
  • What is the composition of the insider, 13F, and Congressional flow underlying the pillar scores, since no holder data is supplied?
  • How does the ROIC and FCF yield trend over time compare with the three-year financial series?

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FDS Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $329.57?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is FDS (A • RQD 86/100) a Buy at $320.04?

Welcome to the FDS (FactSet Research Systems Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 86/100 (Roarable Strong Buy — Excellent Cash & Whale Support) in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing. Bulls point to capital efficiency (18.1% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $240.03 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $320.04

Pump the brakes on FDS — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on FDS, but look at what you are paying: 18.9x trailing P/E with 52.7% gross margins. Unless FactSet Research Systems Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

TA TapeReader_Pro Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $377.65 (+18.0%)
Spot @ $320.04

FDS cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on FDS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $320.04 (52-wk range $185.00 - $339.83), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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