The headline reads as positive (90% confidence from the FinBERT financial-language model), so the stock went through the full analysis. The broader analysis agrees with the good news.
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FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 16% confidence · analysed Sep 8, 2026
This analysis is from Sep 8, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Sep 8, 2026, our model rated FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) WEAK BUY with 16% confidence at a price of $301.96. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryFinancial Data & Stock Exchanges
Market cap10.74B
Analysed price$301.96
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 66, showing healthy upward momentum without being stretched.
MACD is below its signal line, so short-term momentum is pointing down.
The price is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of an uptrend.
Volume is about normal (0.8x the 20-day average).
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure shows a bullish break of structure (BOS): price broke a recent swing high in the direction of the trend, which usually signals trend continuation.
The most recent swing high is $301.91 and the swing low is $182.47; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 1.34, which looks reasonably priced for its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 23.2% and revenue growth of +6.4%.
In its latest quarter it earned $4.53 per share, which beat the $4.45 analysts expected, with revenue +6.4% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 3.3 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "hold", with an average price target of $259.06.
The next earnings report is expected around Sep 17, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $294.15, a target of $307.96 (+4.7%) and a stop-loss at $272.05 (-7.5%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 0.6 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Sep 16, 2026 whatever the price does.
Entry$294.15
Target$307.96
Stop-loss$272.05
Reassess bySep 16, 2026
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.16 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 65.54, MACD bearish, price above SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 1.34, margin 23.2%, revenue growth 6.4%. Financial results: YoY revenue +6.4%, last EPS surprise +1.8%, next earnings 2026-09-17. Smart Money Concepts: BOS bullish (trend continuation). FinGPT news read: positive. Suggested levels: entry $294.15, target $307.96, stop-loss $272.05, exit by 2026-09-16 (exit before next earnings (2026-09-17) -- this signal doesn't price in that report).
Past ratings for FDS
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 16% | $301.96 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
Recent news on FDS
Oct 13, 2026 · Huge profits at tech and energy companies are masking this key trend
- Oct 13, 2026: Huge profits at tech and energy companies are masking this key trend (CNBC Investing)
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Frequently asked questions
Is FDS a buy right now?
As of Sep 8, 2026, our automated model rates FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) WEAK BUY with 16% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for FDS?
The model's most recent plan targets $307.96 with a stop-loss at $272.05, from an entry near $294.15.
When does FactSet Research Systems Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Sep 17, 2026.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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