Citable filing context
FDS's research view summarizes recent SEC filing context, starting with other from Sep 30, 2026.
| Filed | Item | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | other | FactSet amended its by-laws to update board committee delegation and shareholder meeting procedural requirements. |
| Sep 25, 2026 | management_change | FactSet appointed Marcel Prins to its Board of Directors. |
| Aug 31, 2026 | debt_offering | FactSet amended its credit agreement to increase its revolving credit facility to $1.5 billion and extend maturities. |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Guidance: adjusted_diluted_eps | 19.25 to 19.65 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Guidance: adjusted_operating_margin | 34.75 to 35.25 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Guidance: diluted_eps | 17.00 to 17.50 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | mda_quarterly | FactSet Research Systems (FDS) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues of $622.9 million, a 6.4% increase driven by 7.0% organic growth in workstations and data solutions. Organic Annual Subscription Value (ASV) reached $2.486 billion, up 7.1% year-over-year, with growth across all geographic segments, led by the Americas. Despite revenue gains, operating income fell 14.3% to $166.3 million, and operating margin compressed to 26.7% from 33.2%. This decline was primarily attributed to higher operating expenses, including restructuring charges to improve organizational efficiency, increased technology spending on cloud hosting and AI token consumption, and elevated employee compensation costs related to CEO employment agreement awards. The company continues to prioritize AI integration, cloud-based data delivery, and workflow automation for its 9,130 clients. Liquidity remains robust, with $617.5 million in cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2026. FactSet returned $628.7 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during this period. The company maintains a $1 billion revolving credit facility and remains focused on strategic investments, including recent acquisitions like LiquidityBook and Irwin, to enhance its portfolio lifecycle and investor relations capabilities. Management expects to fund ongoing operations and growth initiatives through existing cash flows and available debt capacity. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | mda_quarterly | FactSet reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues of $611.0 million, a 7.1% increase driven by workstations, data solutions, and portfolio management tools, primarily within the Americas segment. Organic Annual Subscription Value (ASV) grew 6.7% to $2,449.1 million. Despite top-line growth, net income declined 8.1% to $133.1 million and operating margin contracted to 30.3% from 32.5%. This margin compression resulted from higher employee compensation—specifically annual merit increases, the India Labor Codes Reform, and one-time CEO awards—alongside increased cloud-based hosting expenses and software amortization. Strategically, the company is embedding AI to automate research and expanding its footprint in buy-side front-office workflows. Recent strategic acquisitions include LiquidityBook, which enhances cloud-native trading capabilities, and Irwin, which expands investor relations offerings. FactSet returned $204.0 million to shareholders in the quarter through dividends and share repurchases, maintaining $697.1 million in remaining repurchase authority. As of February 28, 2026, the company held $268.3 million in cash and equivalents, with $375.0 million in outstanding debt under its 2025 Term Facility. |
Source: SEC EDGAR filing text and events; period Sep 30, 2026; filed Sep 30, 2026.
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