Is FDS stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, FDS is currently a HOLD with low confidence. 📊 HOLD: FDS shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

What is the fair value of FDS stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for FDS to be between $269.30 and $302.26. The current price is $269.28.

What is the analyst price target for FDS?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for FDS is $270.00. This implies a potential upside of -2.7% from current levels.

Factset Research Systems (FDS) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

FDS - Factset Research Systems

SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC.

$269.28

-8.33 (-3.00%) ▼

5d: -1.39%

30d: -12.02%

90d: +6.77%

HOLD

LOW Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Sep 30, 2026 0d

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Signal fired Oct 1, 2026 at $276.62 · last confirmed Oct 1, 2026

Strength: 5.8/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: FDS shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 10.6%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$367.09

Based on 7.3% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$227.93

Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 13.1x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: FDS is currently trading at $269.28, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $269.30 to $302.26. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 14.1) is in line with its historical norms (13.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.5% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, FDS is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $252.05, while resistance sits at $289.78. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 3.0% recently.

Market Sentiment: FDS scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position SLIGHTLY LOW

Historical Trading Range $269.30 - $302.26

Company Quality Score 72/100 (BUY)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 84.3%

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All Signals

BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
BULLISH: Strong technical setup (68/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BEARISH: Downward momentum (-3.0%)
NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($270.00)
BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.5% growth with 6.4% revenue growth
CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 28% over 20 days — wait for relative strength

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $269.30 - $302.26

Current vs Trading Range SLIGHTLY LOW

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $252.05

Resistance Level $289.78

Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Technical data as of Oct 1, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 14.07

Wall Street Target $270.00 (-2.7%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 6.4%

Earnings Growth (YoY) -9.6%

Profit Margin 23.2%

Valuation Premium vs History +2.5% premium

PE vs Historical 14.1 vs 13.1 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): +2.5% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $284.55 (+3%)

2-Year Target $291.66 (+5%)

3-Year Target $298.96 (+8%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 14→13) PE COMPRESSION $278.26 (+0%)

Earnings growth offset by PE compression

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.4, Growth: 10.6%) $544.68 (+96%)

Base: (SPY PE: 14.1, Growth: 10.6%) $375.78 (+35%)

Bear: (PE: 12.0, Growth: 10.6%) $319.41 (+15%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (18x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 17.78 | Current EPS (TTM): $15.18

Bull Case $385.85 (+39%)

Analyst growth 29.9%, PE expands to 19.6

Base Case $350.77 (+26%)

Market implied 29.9%, PE stable at 17.8

Bear Case $183.57 (-34%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.1

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

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