FDS Earnings: Highlights of FactSet’s Q4 2023 report

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS), a leading provider of data analytics services, has reported a decline in fourth-quarter adjusted profit, despite an increase in revenues.

• Fourth-quarter revenues increased 7.3% year-over-year to $535.8 million; organic revenue was up 7.2%
• Q4 operating margin was 21.9%, down 460 bps from last year; adjusted operating margin rose by 210 bps
• On a per-share basis, earnings came in at $1.68, down 37.5% from the prior year; adjusted EPs dropped 6.4% to $2.93
• For fiscal 2024, the company forecasts ASV plus professional services growth between 6% and 8%
• Full-year revenue is expected to grow in the range of 6% to 7%; adjusted operating margin is seen growing 10-50 bps
• The management expects adjusted earnings per share to increase in the 6.5-10% range in FY24