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Gregory T. Moskoff, MD, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at FactSet Research Systems Inc . (NYSE:FDS), recently sold shares of the company’s common stock. The financial data provider, currently valued at $16.7 billion, trades at a P/E ratio of 30.7x and appears fairly valued according to InvestingPro analysis. According to a Form 4 filed with the SEC, Moskoff sold 363 shares on March 24, 2025. The shares were sold at an average price of $433.73, resulting in a total transaction value of approximately $157,604. Following this sale, Moskoff holds 43 shares directly. The transaction was executed across multiple trades, with sales prices ranging from $433.32 to $433.90. Notably, FactSet has maintained dividend payments for 27 consecutive years, demonstrating strong financial stability. For deeper insights into FactSet’s valuation and 8 additional key ProTips, visit InvestingPro.
In other recent news, FactSet Research Systems reported its second-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025, surpassing analysts’ expectations with an adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.28, compared to the forecasted $4.21. The company also reported revenues of $571 million, slightly above the anticipated $570.13 million. Despite exceeding earnings expectations, BMO Capital Markets revised its outlook on FactSet, reducing the price target from $498 to $466, while maintaining a Market Perform rating. The adjustment was attributed to FactSet’s earnings report, which showed strong profit margins despite a slowdown in Annual Subscription Value (ASV) growth.
Analysts at Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James maintained their Underperform rating on FactSet, expressing concerns about the company’s transition from a consistent growth entity to a more cyclically affected business. This shift, they noted, could result in lower revenue growth and margin expansion compared to previous years. FactSet’s management, however, expressed increased confidence for the second half of fiscal 2025, supported by a robust sales pipeline and successful renewal cycles, particularly in the banking sector.
FactSet’s financial guidance for fiscal year 2025 was reaffirmed, with slight adjustments to account for recent smaller-scale acquisitions, known as tuck-in acquisitions. These strategic moves are part of the company’s efforts to enhance its product offerings and market position. Despite the broader economic conditions, FactSet’s management remains optimistic about the company’s performance, expecting improvements in the latter part of the year.
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