Observed Signal · Jul 1, 2026 · earnings · Source: SEC API · Impact: 3.8/5
10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for FactSet
FactSet Research Systems Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended May 31, 2026. For Q3 2026, revenues reached $622.9 million, an increase of 6.4% from $585.5 million in the prior-year period, bringing nine-month revenue to $1.84 billion. Operating income for the quarter decreased to $166.3 million compared to $194.2 million in Q3 2025, driven by higher cost of services ($312.2 million) and elevated SG&A expenses ($144.4 million). Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $3.50 compared to $3.87 in the prior-year quarter, while nine-month net income totaled $412.4 million. The company continued its capital return strategy, deploying $506.0 million toward share repurchases and $122.7 million in dividends during the nine-month period.
The 10-Q filing outlines solid top-line subscription and data growth offset by margin contraction from elevated operating costs, alongside aggressive capital allocation via $506 million in share buybacks.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Q3 2026 revenue increased 6.4% year-over-year to $622.9 million, while nine-month revenue rose to $1.842 billion compared to $1.725 billion in the prior-year period.
- Quarterly net income declined to $126.7 million ($3.50 diluted EPS) from $148.5 million ($3.87 diluted EPS) in Q3 2025, primarily due to higher operating expenses of $456.6 million.
- FactSet repurchased 2,056,220 shares for $506.0 million and paid $122.7 million in cash dividends during the nine months ended May 31, 2026, with 35,565,543 common shares outstanding as of June 25, 2026.
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8-K Financial Filing Analysis for FactSet (2026-09-30)
FactSet Research Systems Inc. filed a Form 8-K reporting two primary events: the issuance of its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings press release for the period ended August 31, 2026, and the adoption of amendments to its Amended and Restated By-laws, effective September 24, 2026. The by-law amendments enhance the Board's authority to delegate powers to Board committees in accordance with Delaware General Corporation Law, update advance notice requirements and procedural disclosures for shareholder nominations and business proposals, and implement clarifying revisions regarding officer appointments and standardized definitions.
8-K Financial Filing Analysis for FactSet (2026-09-25)
FactSet Research Systems Inc. announced that its Board of Directors appointed Marcel Prins as a new independent, non-employee director, effective September 23, 2026. The appointment was disclosed via Form 8-K on September 25, 2026. FactSet confirmed that Mr. Prins has no related-party transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K and was not selected pursuant to any third-party arrangement. As a non-employee director, Mr. Prins will receive compensation in accordance with FactSet's standard director compensation program as detailed in its proxy statement.
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