NYSE$FDS
Factset Research Systems Inc. · Q3 2020 earnings
Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported solid results driven by operational discipline and execution in a volatile market.
FactSet reported a strong third quarter with revenue increasing by 2.6% to $374.1 million and diluted EPS increasing by 11.0% to $2.63. The company also increased its annual outlook for operating margin and EPS.
- Revenue increased 2.6%, or $9.6 million, to $374.1 million.
- ASV plus professional services was $1.52 billion, with an organic growth rate of 5.0%.
- Operating margin increased to 32.5%, and adjusted operating margin improved to 35.5%.
- Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 11.0% to $2.63.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
FactSet · Revenue · Quarterly
$374M
Forward guidance
FactSet updated its annual outlook for fiscal 2020. Given the risk factors, uncertainties, and assumptions discussed below, particularly the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the duration, magnitude, and impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, FactSet’s actual future results may differ materially from these expectations.
Tailwinds
- Organic ASV plus professional services is now expected to increase in the range of $60 million and $75 million over fiscal 2019.
- GAAP revenue is now expected to be in the range of $1,485 million and $1,490 million.
- GAAP operating margin is now expected to be in the range of 30.0% and 30.5%.
- Adjusted operating margin is now expected to be in the range of 33.0% and 33.5%.
- Annual effective tax rate is now expected to be in the range of 15.5% and 16.5%.
Headwinds
- The change in the anticipated range reflects the current expected business impacts resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
- GAAP diluted EPS is now expected to be in the range of $9.60 and $9.80.
- Adjusted diluted EPS is now expected to be in the range of $10.40 and $10.60.
- Both GAAP operating margin and GAAP diluted EPS guidance do not include certain effects of any non-recurring benefits or charges that may arise in fiscal 2020.
- FactSet’s actual future results may differ materially from these expectations.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2020
-1.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.4%
Avg return
30 days after
33%
22 / 67 earnings
Positive
+10.6%
Q3 2020
Best reaction
-11.5%
Q3 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2026 | +3.3% | +2.9% | — | |
| Q1 2026 | -7.8% | -1.8% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | -10.3% | -14.2% | -14.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.3% | -1.7% | -14.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.7% | +0.2% | -2.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.2% | +3.9% | -2.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.3% | +3.8% | +5.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | +4.1% | +1.8% | +3.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | -8.3% | -9.0% | -11.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.3% | +2.3% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.8% | +2.0% | +1.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.9% | -5.4% | +2.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -4.0% | -3.4% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.7% | -5.2% | +0.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -8.8% | -9.1% | -5.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +9.1% | +4.5% | +13.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.0% | +2.5% | +0.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.4% | +1.8% | -9.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +6.9% | +6.8% | +18.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.4% | +0.4% | +3.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.7% | -2.1% | +5.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -4.6% | -5.6% | -5.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.7% | +1.0% | -0.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | +10.6% | +10.5% | +17.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +9.4% | +12.0% | +17.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.5% | -0.8% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -10.7% | -11.4% | -6.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.4% | -2.3% | -5.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.1% | +6.3% | +14.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -7.6% | -10.6% | -3.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.6% | -3.4% | -6.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.7% | -4.7% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | -5.5% | -5.0% | -7.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.8% | -6.2% | -2.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.8% | +5.4% | +10.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.2% | +0.1% | -0.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.8% | -5.5% | -6.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.1% | -1.3% | +2.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | -7.8% | -8.0% | -12.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.0% | +6.6% | +14.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -11.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +7.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.5% | — | — |
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