FactSet (FDS, $300.53) Q3 earnings and revenue exceed expectations; company announces dividend hike and share buyback
FactSet shares rose during pre-market trading, following news of its fiscal third-quarter earnings beat.
The financial data services company reported earnings of $2.62 per share, which surpassed analysts’ estimates of $2.36 per share. The figure also reflects a +20.2% increase from the same quarter in the prior year.
Revenue of $364.5 million also came in higher compared to the Street expectations of $359.25 million.
According to CEO Phil Snow, FactSet’s performance reveals resilience of the company’s long-term strategy in the face of sector and industry headwinds. Snow emphasized on the company’s connected data and technology solutions as being appreciated by clients.
FactSet also announced a hike in its quarterly dividend by 12.5% to 72 cents per share - marking the 14th consecutive year of its dividend raise.
It has also approved a $210 million addition to its current share buyback program.
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FDS sees its Stochastic Oscillator recovers from oversold territory
On October 01, 2026, the Stochastic Oscillator for FDS moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In 35 of the 49 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over 71%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where FDS's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 21 of 33 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 64%.
Following a +6.78% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FDS advanced for three days, in 207 of 362 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 57%.
FDS may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 28, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on FDS as a result. In 44 of 74 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 59%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for FDS turned negative on September 04, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 44 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 28 of the 44 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 64%.
FDS moved below its 50-day moving average on September 22, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for FDS crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 21, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 11 of 19 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 58%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where FDS declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 56%.
The Aroon Indicator for FDS entered a downward trend on October 02, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 36 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 44 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 54 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. FDS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 65 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 70 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.684) is normal, around the industry mean (-5.093). P/E Ratio (17.633) is within average values for comparable stocks, (25.252). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.172) is also within normal values, averaging (1.780). Dividend Yield (0.017) settles around the average of (0.018) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.223) is also within normal values, averaging (7.166).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. FDS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 82, placing this stock worse than average.
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