FactSet Research Systems Inc. posted second-quarter fiscal 2022 results that surpassed analysts’ expectations.
The financial data company’s adjusted earnings rose +20.2% from the year-ago quarter to $3.27 a share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.5%.
Revenues climbed +10% year-over-year to $431.1 million in the quarter also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1%. The increase was driven by higher sales of analytics, and research and advisory solutions.
Organic revenues rose +9.9% year over year to $430.8 million. Organic revenue growth from Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific was 10.3%, 9.5% and 13.7%, respectively.
The company’s annual Subscription Value (“ASV”) plus professional services increased +9.5% year over year. Buy-side and sell-side ASV growth rates were +8.4% and +12.6%, respectively. Organic ASV plus professional services were up +9.4% from the prior-year quarter. Almost 84% of organic ASV was generated by buy-side and the rest by sell-side firms.
FDS saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on October 17, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 83 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 83 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .
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, of 27 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for FDS just turned positive on October 08, 2025. Looking at past instances where FDS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 48 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FDS advanced for three days, in of 366 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
FDS may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 61 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 .
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 Aroon Indicator for FDS entered a downward trend on October 15, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 (4.958) is normal, around the industry mean (5.392). P/E Ratio (18.435) is within average values for comparable stocks, (29.477). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.623) is also within normal values, averaging (3.598). Dividend Yield (0.015) settles around the average of (0.024) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.739) is also within normal values, averaging (8.628).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. FDS’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued 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 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (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 62, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of on-line integrated database services to the global financial community
Industry FinancialPublishingServices