FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) is a leading provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications to the global investment community. The company is set to release its quarterly earnings on March 20, 2025. Analysts have estimated an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.19 and projected revenue of approximately $570.7 million.
The anticipated EPS of $4.19 reflects a slight year-over-year decline of 0.7%. Despite this, revenues are expected to rise by 4.4% to $570 million compared to the same quarter last year. This indicates that while earnings may dip slightly, the company is still experiencing growth in its revenue streams.
Over the past month, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised downward by 0.4%. Such revisions are important as they can influence investor reactions and short-term stock price movements. Studies show a strong link between earnings estimate trends and stock price changes, making these revisions significant for investors.
FactSet's financial ratios provide further insight into its market valuation. With a P/E ratio of 31.04, investors are paying $31.04 for every dollar of earnings. The price-to-sales ratio of 7.50 and enterprise value to sales ratio of 8.07 reflect the market's valuation of FactSet's revenue and total worth, respectively.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78 indicates a balanced use of debt and equity in financing its assets. Additionally, a current ratio of 1.39 suggests that FactSet has a good level of liquidity to cover its short-term liabilities, providing a stable financial footing.
