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Investing.com -- FactSet Research Systems Inc (NYSE:FDS) reported earnings for the fiscal third quarter that missed analyst expectations, sending its shares slipping more than 1% in premarket trading Monday.
The company posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.27, a 2.3% decline from the prior year and slightly below the $4.30 consensus estimate.
GAAP revenue rose 5.9% year over year to $585.5 million, while organic revenue grew 4.4% to $577.2 million.
Organic annual subscription value (ASV) increased 4.5% from a year earlier to $2.30 billion. The adjusted operating margin declined 270 basis points year over year to 36.8%.
"We are pleased with our third quarter performance, which reflects the execution of our enterprise solution strategy. With a healthy pipeline and increased momentum, we are well-positioned to finish the fiscal year with strength," said Phil Snow, CEO of FactSet.
For the full fiscal year, FactSet reaffirmed its guidance.
The company continues to expect adjusted diluted EPS between $16.80 and $17.40, compared to analyst expectations of $17.07.
GAAP revenue is projected in the range of $2.305 billion to $2.325 billion, while organic ASV growth is forecasted between $100 million and $130 million.