Factset Research Systems Inc. FDS

Revenue Intelligence Report • 60 quarters of SEC filing data • Updated 2026-03-06

Factset Research Systems Inc. demonstrates strong revenue growth driven primarily by its strategic investments in selling, general, and administrative expenses, which have shown a robust elasticity of 1.85%. With a proven model accuracy of 1.1% MAPE and a successful holdout test predicting revenue close to actual figures, the company's financial forecasts indicate a projected revenue of $2.547 billion for the fiscal year, reflecting a 9.2% year-over-year increase. This positive outlook suggests a solid return on investment from its operational expenditures, positioning Factset favorably for continued growth in the financial data services sector. Investors can expect sustained performance as the company capitalizes on its efficient spending strategies.

Next FY Revenue
$2547.11M
+9.2% YoY
SG&A Elasticity
1.85x
Model Accuracy
1.1% MAPE
Holdout validation: The model predicted $601M vs the actual $608M — an error of 1.2%.
Note: Factset Research Systems Inc. does not report R&D expenses separately. This analysis uses SG&A spending only.

Revenue Forecast

FDS Revenue Forecast

Quarterly Detail

QuarterModel ForecastActual95% RangeYoY GrowthStatus
Q3 2025 $601M $608M $582M – $620M +8.7% ✓ In range
Q4 2025 $615M $588M – $643M +8.1%
Q1 2026 $629M $596M – $665M +10.3%
Q2 2026 $644M $604M – $686M +10.0%
Q3 2026 $659M $614M – $708M +8.4%

How Spending Drives Revenue

FDS Spending Timing
Reading this chart: Each line shows the cumulative elasticity — how a 1% increase in spending translates to revenue growth over subsequent quarters. The effect builds over 4-5 quarters as investments compound.

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