FactSet

FDS · NYSE · Financials

$216.45▼ -0.78%

$1.70 today

Mkt cap $7.89B
P/E 13.9
Day $215.95 – $224.26

Confidence

High conviction

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The read

FactSet reports mixed growth with margin pressure; stock dips modestly post-earnings

FactSet's Q3 2026 earnings print lacked reported EPS but showed margin pressure and below-sector growth; shares fell 0.78% to $216.45. Despite strong quality metrics and value appeal, growth remains mixed and margin risks persist. Upcoming July 1 earnings will reveal margin trajectory.

Confidence note: Strong fundamental data supports analysis but lack of reported EPS and explicit guidance limits certainty.

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What happened

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Earnings print

Reported EPS unavailable; consensus estimate was $4.44 for fiscal Q3 2026.

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Guidance

No explicit guidance disclosed; market awaits July 1 earnings for margin clarity.

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Price reaction

Shares declined 0.78% on June 22 to $216.45, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid margin concerns.

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Street narrative

FactSet's fundamentals remain strong with 28.1% ROE and 31.5% operating margin, but growth metrics lag sector averages and margin pressure is noted.

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So what

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What changed

FactSet reported Q3 2026 with margin pressure and below-sector growth; EPS not disclosed.

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What the market is pricing

Stock declined 0.78% post-earnings, pricing cautious outlook amid margin and growth concerns.

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Fundamental takeaway

Maintain hold bias; monitor July 1 earnings for margin improvement or further pressure.

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Next 30–90 days

trending_upBull

40%

Margins improve in next quarter, driving earnings growth and multiple expansion.

boltJuly 1 earnings show margin expansion or stabilization
boltRevenue growth accelerates above 10% YoY

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36%

Margins remain pressured but stable; growth modestly improves, maintaining current valuation.

boltJuly 1 earnings confirm stable margins
boltEPS growth near 9% forecast

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24%

Margins worsen and growth stalls, leading to valuation multiple contraction and share price decline.

boltJuly 1 earnings reveal margin decline
boltRevenue growth below 5% YoY

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What to do

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If you hold it

Hold unless July 1 earnings show margin deterioration or revenue growth below 5%.

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If you're watching

Add only if July 1 earnings confirm margin improvement and revenue growth above 10%; avoid if margins worsen.

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Keep on your radar

July 1 earnings report for margin trends
Quarterly revenue growth rate YoY
Operating margin percentage
Analyst revisions post-July 1 earnings