NYSE$FDS
Factset Research Systems Inc. · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported strong growth driven by investments in content and technology.
FactSet reported a strong fourth quarter with revenue increasing by 7.4% and ASV plus professional services reaching $1.7 billion. The company's investments in content and technology fueled revenue growth, and they anticipate continued growth in the coming fiscal year.
- Revenue increased 7.4% to $411.9 million compared to the same period in fiscal 2020.
- ASV plus professional services was $1.7 billion at August 31, 2021, compared with $1.6 billion at August 31, 2020.
- Operating margin increased to 28.9% compared with 25.7% for the same period last year.
- Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 14.8% to $2.63 compared with $2.29 for the same period in fiscal 2020.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
FactSet · Revenue · Quarterly
$412M
Forward guidance
FactSet provided its annual outlook for fiscal 2022, with expectations for organic ASV plus professional services to increase in the range of $105 million to $135 million over fiscal 2021.
Tailwinds
- Organic ASV plus professional services is expected to increase in the range of $105 million to $135 million over fiscal 2021.
- GAAP revenue is expected to be in the range of $1,705 million to $1,720 million.
- GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 31% to 32%.
- Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 32.5% to 33.5%.
- FactSet's annual effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 14.5% to 15.5%.
Headwinds
- GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $11.60 to $11.90.
- Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $12.00 to $12.30.
- 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 2022.
- Actual results may differ materially, particularly with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the duration, magnitude, and impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
- FactSet does not intend to update its forward-looking statements prior to its next quarterly results announcement.
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 Q4 2021
-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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