FactSet (FDS, $393.26) beats fiscal Q1 earnings expectations
FactSet Research reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $3.99 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.60 per share (as reported by Zacks Equity Research). Adjusted earnings were $3.25 per share a year ago.
The company’s Annual Subscription Value plus professional services came in at $2.0 billion vs. $1.7 billion a year ago. Organic ASV plus professional services was $1.8 billion, up $149.5 million from the prior year (and at a growth of 8.8%).
Adjusted operating margin widened to 38.3%, compared with 33.6% in the prior year period.
For fiscal 2023, FactSet reaffirmed its forecast of adjusted EPS in the range of $14.50 to $14.90, and revenues in the range of $2.10 billion to $2.115 billion.
FDS in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on December 18, 2024
FDS may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 29 cases where FDS's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
FDS moved above its 50-day moving average on December 19, 2024 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FDS advanced for three days, in of 386 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 62 cases where FDS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on December 27, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on FDS as a result. In of 87 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for FDS turned negative on December 02, 2024. 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 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
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 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 68, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (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 PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average 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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly 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 (9.921) is normal, around the industry mean (5.562). P/E Ratio (35.832) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.442). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.368) is also within normal values, averaging (2.610). Dividend Yield (0.009) settles around the average of (0.030) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (8.104) is also within normal values, averaging (113.078).
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