FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) is one of the 13 High-Quality S&P 500 Financial Stocks According to Hedge Funds.
On February 20, 2026, Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik lowered his price target on FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) from $300 to $210, maintaining an Underweight rating on the stock. The company cited intensifying investor anxiety, driven by the growth of AI, over the already highly competitive data provider sector of the market.
Prior to this, on February 17, 2026, Wells Fargo analyst Jason Haas, CFA, also reiterated a Sell rating on the stock with a $195 price target. Similarly, on the same day, Bank of America analyst Wahid Amid restored coverage of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) with an Underperform rating. The company set a $195 price target on the stock. This update was part of Bank of America’s renewed coverage of 19 business and information services stocks. According to the analyst, the company has a positive perception of the stock and expects average revenue.
Separately, on February 5, 2026, the company announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share payable on March 19, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.
Founded in 1978, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) is a leading provider of integrated financial data and analytical software for investment professionals based in Connecticut.
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