Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For fiscal year 2025, the company achieved annual revenue of $2.3 billion, with an adjusted operating margin of 36.3% and adjusted EPS of $16.98, all within guidance ranges [15][24] - Fourth quarter revenues increased by 6.2% year-over-year, reaching $597 million, contributing to a 5.4% overall revenue growth for fiscal 2025 [24][25] - The company reported organic ASV growth of $127 million for FY25, with Q4 organic ASV of $81.8 million, marking the largest quarter in the company's history [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wealth management delivered strong Q4 performance with organic growth exceeding 10%, driven by significant seven-figure deals and competitive displacements [17][18] - The banking segment saw a 4% year-over-year organic ASV growth, with strong quarterly results attributed to confidence in the AI roadmap [18][20] - Off-platform ASV with wealth clients grew over 50% year-over-year, indicating successful expansion beyond traditional offerings [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, organic ASV growth accelerated to 6%, with asset managers increasing technology investments [16] - EMEA region saw organic ASV growth improve to 4%, with strategic wins despite ongoing challenges for mid-sized asset managers [16] - Asia-Pacific experienced a 7% increase in organic ASV growth, driven by strong demand for middle office solutions and AI-ready data [16][21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become the leading AI-powered financial intelligence platform, focusing on integrating AI into client workflows and enhancing product offerings [10][11] - Strategic investments in AI and data expansion are prioritized to maintain market leadership and drive future growth [28][30] - The company plans to deepen integration with client workflows and expand offerings in data feeds and analytics solutions [29][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the current environment of tight client budgets and longer sales cycles but remains confident in the company's competitive positioning [22][23] - The outlook for fiscal 2026 anticipates organic ASV growth of $100 million to $150 million, reflecting a conservative approach due to market dynamics [32][33] - The company expects continued strong demand for solutions, particularly in wealth management and banking, supported by a robust sales pipeline [31][32] Other Important Information - The company returned over $460 million to shareholders in fiscal 2025 through dividends and share repurchases, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder value [27] - The company divested RMS Partners to focus on core growth areas, which led to a one-time gain recognized in GAAP results [27][28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Margin decline breakdown and future outlook - Management indicated that margin decline is primarily due to increased investments in growth and structural changes, with expectations for operating leverage in the future [36][37][38] Question: AI strategy and competitive dynamics - The CEO emphasized the significant opportunity in AI, with ongoing efforts to understand client priorities and enhance product offerings [41][42][43] Question: Strength in wealth management - Management highlighted strong momentum in wealth management, with opportunities for seven-figure deals and improved client engagement [45][46][48] Question: Trends in bank hiring - Management noted improved hiring trends in banking, with a focus on productivity tools and AI-related offerings [70][71] Question: Internal productivity initiatives - Management discussed the importance of internal productivity improvements and the potential for AI to enhance efficiency and output [72][76][77]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For fiscal year 2025, the company achieved annual revenue of $2.3 billion, with an adjusted operating margin of 36.3% and adjusted EPS of $16.98, all within guidance ranges [15][24] - The fourth quarter saw revenues increase by 6.2% year-over-year, reaching $597 million, contributing to a 5.4% overall revenue growth for fiscal 2025 [24][26] - The company reported a record Q4 organic ASV of $81.8 million, representing a sequential growth acceleration of 5.7% [15][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wealth management delivered strong Q4 performance with organic growth exceeding 10%, driven by significant seven-figure deals and competitive displacements [17][18] - The banking segment saw a 4% year-over-year growth in organic ASV, with strong quarterly results attributed to client confidence in the AI roadmap [18][24] - Off-platform ASV with wealth clients grew over 50% year-over-year, indicating successful expansion beyond traditional offerings [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, organic ASV growth accelerated to 6%, with asset managers increasing technology investments [16] - EMEA region saw organic ASV growth improve to 4%, with strategic wins despite ongoing challenges for mid-sized asset managers [16] - Asia-Pacific experienced a 7% increase in organic ASV, driven by strong demand for middle office solutions and AI-ready data [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become the leading AI-powered financial intelligence platform, focusing on integrating AI into client workflows and enhancing product offerings [7][10] - Strategic investments in AI and data solutions are expected to drive top-line growth, with a disciplined approach to long-term growth guided by client needs [11][12] - The company plans to expand its offerings in data feeds and analytics solutions, particularly in wealth management and banking sectors [29][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the tight client budgets and evolving market dynamics, emphasizing the importance of quality data and technology as competitive advantages [22][23] - The outlook for fiscal 2026 anticipates organic ASV growth of $100 million to $150 million, reflecting a conservative approach due to longer sales cycles [32][33] - The company is positioned at an inflection point, with strategic investments beginning to translate into competitive advantages [34] Other Important Information - The company returned over $460 million to shareholders in fiscal 2025 through dividends and share repurchases, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder value [27] - The company divested RMS Partners, a non-core platform, to focus resources on core growth areas [27][28] - The company plans to continue building on momentum while investing in data expansion and AI capabilities [28][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Margin decline breakdown and future outlook - Management indicated that margin decline was influenced by increased investments and cost inflation, with expectations for operating leverage from structural investments in the future [36][37][38] Question: AI strategy and competitive dynamics - The CEO highlighted AI as a significant opportunity, with ongoing efforts to understand client priorities and enhance product offerings [41][42][43] Question: Strength in wealth management and future growth - Management noted strong momentum in wealth management, with opportunities for seven-figure deals and improved attach rates at existing clients [45][46][48] Question: Trends in bank hiring - Management observed improved hiring trends in banking, with technology investments driving productivity [68][70] Question: Internal productivity initiatives and AI impact - Management discussed the potential for AI to enhance productivity and drive top-line growth, with a focus on redeploying talent for greater efficiency [72][75]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For FY 2025, the company added $127 million of organic ASV, near the top end of guidance range [14] - Annual revenue increased to $2.3 billion, with an adjusted operating margin of 36.3% and adjusted EPS growing to $16.98 [15] - Q4 organic ASV reached $81.8 million, the largest quarter in the company's history, representing a sequential growth acceleration of 5.7% [15][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wealth management delivered strong Q4 performance with organic growth exceeding 10%, driven by seven-figure deals and competitive displacements [17] - Dealmaker's organic ASV grew 4% year-over-year, with strong quarterly results in banking due to confidence in the AI roadmap [18] - Off-platform ASV with wealth clients grew more than 50% year-over-year, expanding the enterprise footprint outside of the wealth workstation [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, organic ASV growth accelerated to 6%, with asset managers increasing technology investments [16] - EMEA organic ASV growth improved to 4%, with strategic wins including competitor displacement at a large asset manager [16] - Asia-Pacific organic ASV growth increased by 7%, driven by strong demand for middle office solutions and AI-ready data [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become the leading AI-powered financial intelligence platform, focusing on integrating AI into client workflows and enhancing product offerings [10][11] - Strategic investments in AI and data are expected to drive top-line growth, with a disciplined approach to long-term growth guided by client needs [12][30] - The company plans to expand its offerings in data feeds and analytics solutions to meet the growing needs of advisors in wealth management [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the tight client budgets and evolving market dynamics, emphasizing the importance of quality data and technology as competitive advantages [22] - The company expects continued strong demand for its solutions, with a conservative guidance reflecting longer sales cycles and rigorous client approval processes [32][33] - The outlook for FY 2026 anticipates organic ASV growth of $100 million-$150 million, with GAAP revenues projected between $2.42 billion and $2.45 billion [32][33] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 260,000 shares for $107 million during the quarter, concluding a $300 million share repurchase program [27][28] - A quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share was paid, marking the 26th consecutive year of dividend increases [28] - The company divested RMS Partners, a non-core sell-side research platform, to focus on core growth areas [28][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Margin decline breakdown and future expectations - Management indicated that margin decline is influenced by bonus normalization and additional hiring for growth investments, with expectations for operating leverage in the future [36][37][38] Question: AI strategy and competitive dynamics - The CEO emphasized AI as a significant opportunity, with a focus on understanding client priorities and enhancing product offerings [40][41][42] Question: Wealth management growth and seven-figure deals - Management noted strong momentum in wealth management, with opportunities for large deals and improved attach rates at existing clients [44][45][46] Question: Trends in bank hiring - Management observed improved hiring trends in banking, with a focus on productivity tools and AI-related offerings [68][70] Question: Internal productivity initiatives and AI impact - Management discussed the potential for AI to enhance productivity and output, leading to top-line growth while managing headcount growth [72][76]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For FY25, the company added $127 million of organic ASV, near the top end of guidance range [12] - Annual revenue increased to $2.3 billion, with an adjusted operating margin of 36.3% and adjusted EPS growing to $16.98 [13] - Q4 organic ASV reached $81.8 million, the largest quarter in company history, representing a sequential growth acceleration of 5.7% [13][22] - Q4 revenues increased 6.2% year over year, reaching $597 million, with FY25 delivering 5.4% overall revenue growth [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wealth management delivered strong Q4 performance with organic growth exceeding 10%, driven by seven-figure deals [15] - Off-platform ASV with wealth clients grew more than 50% year-over-year [15] - Dealmaker's organic ASV grew 4% year-over-year, with strong quarterly results in banking [16] - The integration of Irwin and FactSet is driving growth in corporate IR needs [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, organic ASV growth accelerated to 6%, with asset managers increasing technology investments [14] - EMEA organic ASV growth improved to 4%, with strategic wins including competitor displacement [14] - Asia-Pacific organic ASV growth increased 7%, driven by strong demand for middle office solutions and AI-ready data [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become the leading AI-powered financial intelligence platform, focusing on client engagement and product innovation [5][10] - Strategic investments in AI and data solutions are expected to drive top-line growth and enhance client workflows [10][28] - The company plans to expand its offerings in data feeds and analytics solutions to meet the growing needs of advisors [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges tight client budgets and evolving market dynamics, leading to longer sales cycles [19] - The company is positioned at an inflection point with strategic investments beginning to translate into competitive advantages [32] - Guidance for FY26 anticipates organic ASV growth of $100 million to $150 million, reflecting a conservative approach due to current market conditions [30][31] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 260,000 shares for $107 million during the quarter, concluding a $300 million share repurchase program [24] - A quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share was paid, marking the 26th consecutive year of dividend increases [25] - The company divested RMS Partners to concentrate resources on core growth areas [25][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Margin decline breakdown and future outlook - Management indicated that margin decline is due to bonus normalization and additional hiring for investments, with expectations for operating leverage in the future [36][38] Question: AI strategy and competitive dynamics - The focus will be on understanding client priorities and enhancing product offerings, with AI seen as a significant opportunity for growth [41][42] Question: Strength in wealth management and future growth - The company sees ongoing demand for analytics and AI in wealth management, with opportunities for seven-figure deals and geographic expansion [46][48] Question: AI strategy and competitive moat - AI investments are expected to enhance internal efficiencies and client engagement, with a strong focus on implementation quality [52][56] Question: Trends in bank hiring - Improved hiring trends were noted in Q4, with expectations for continued momentum in the banking sector [73] Question: Accelerating organic revenue growth - The company believes that increased use of analytics and AI will drive demand for services, with a focus on executing existing opportunities [81][82]

Fiscal Year 2025 Key Accomplishments - FactSet achieved over 45 years of consecutive revenue growth[10] - The company saw 29 years of consecutive adjusted diluted EPS growth[10] - There were 26 years of consecutive dividend growth[10] - Organic ASV growth reached $127 million, exceeding the guidance range of $100-$130 million[11] - Annual Revenue was $2,322 million, within the guidance range of $2,305-$2,325 million[12] - Adjusted Operating Margin was 363%, aligning with the guidance range of 360%-370%[13] - Adjusted Diluted EPS was $1698, within the guidance range of $1680-$1740[13] Q4 2025 Financial Performance - Revenues increased by 62% to $596901 thousand[33] - Organic Revenues increased by 45% to $587326 thousand[33] - Adjusted Operating Margin decreased by 200 bps to 338%[19] - Adjusted Diluted EPS increased by 83% year-over-year to $405[19] ASV Growth & Key Metrics - Organic ASV grew by 57%[19] - Total Organic ASV reached $2,371 million[23] - Wealth segment ASV grew by 10% to $371 million[23] - Institutional Buy-Side ASV grew by 4% to $1,156 million[23] - Partnerships & CGS ASV grew by 8% to $401 million[23] - Dealmakers ASV grew by 4% to $443 million[23] - EMEA ASV grew by 4% to $586 million[23] - ASIAPAC ASV grew by 7% to $243 million[23] - AMERICAS ASV grew by 6% to $1,542 million[23] - ASV Retention was >95%[25] - Client Retention was 91%, up approximately 90 bps versus 2024 | Q4[28,30] - User Count increased by 10% to 237,324[27,28] - Client Count increased by 9% to 8,996[29,30] Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook - Organic ASV Growth is projected to be $100 - $150 million (~42% to ~62%)[41] - Revenues are expected to be $2,423 - $2,448 million[41] - GAAP Operating Margin is projected to be 295% - 310%[41] - Adjusted Operating Margin is projected to be 340% - 355%[41] - GAAP Diluted EPS is projected to be $1455 - $1525[41] - Adjusted Diluted EPS is projected to be $1690 - $1760[41]

Core Insights - FactSet Research Systems reported fourth-quarter sales of $596.9 million, exceeding analyst expectations of $593.5 million, marking a 6.2% year-over-year increase [1] - Adjusted earnings per share were $4.05, falling short of the expected $4.13 [1] - Organic revenues grew by 4.5% to $587.3 million during the quarter [2] Financial Performance - The quarterly adjusted operating margin was 33.8%, a decrease of 200 basis points due to increased technology expenses [3] - The company paid a quarterly dividend of $41.4 million, or $1.10 per share, on September 18, 2025 [3] - Cash and equivalents at the end of the quarter totaled $355.1 million, while long-term debt rose to $1.37 billion from $1.24 billion year-over-year [3] Client and Subscription Metrics - As of August 31, 2025, the client count reached 8,996, with a net increase of 185 clients in the last three months, primarily from corporate and wealth management sectors [2] - Annual Subscription Value (ASV) was $2.406 billion, up from $2.255 billion a year ago, with organic ASV increasing by $81.8 million over the last three months [2] Strategic Outlook - The company anticipates revenues between $2.423 billion and $2.448 billion, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.320 billion [5] - Projected adjusted diluted EPS is between $16.90 and $17.60, compared to the consensus estimate of $17.06 [5] - The company expects an adjusted operating margin of 34.0% to 35.5% [5] Market Reaction - FactSet's stock was trading lower by 0.90% to $333.00 in premarket trading [6]

Group 1 - FactSet reported quarterly earnings of $4.05 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.15 per share, but showing an increase from $3.74 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -2.41% [1] - The company posted revenues of $596.9 million for the quarter ended August 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.73%, and up from $562.19 million year-over-year [2] - FactSet has surpassed consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters, indicating a positive trend in revenue performance [2] Group 2 - The stock has underperformed the market, losing about 30% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 gained 12.2% [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to those expectations [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $4.63 on revenues of $600.48 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $18.51 on revenues of $2.45 billion [7] Group 3 - The Zacks Industry Rank places the Business - Information Services sector in the bottom 36% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stocks in this sector [8] - The estimate revisions trend for FactSet was unfavorable ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6]

Core Insights - FactSet reported strong financial performance for Q4 and fiscal year 2025, highlighting growth driven by AI and data-driven innovation [1][3][5] Financial Performance - Q4 GAAP revenues reached $596.9 million, a 6.2% increase from Q4 2024, while fiscal 2025 GAAP revenues totaled $2,321.7 million, up 5.4% year over year [3][7] - Organic Annual Subscription Value (ASV) was $2,370.9 million as of August 31, 2025, reflecting a 5.7% increase year over year [3][6] - Q4 GAAP operating margin improved to 29.7%, up approximately 700 basis points year over year, while adjusted operating margin decreased to 33.8% [3][4] - Q4 GAAP diluted EPS was $4.03, a 73.7% increase from the prior year, and adjusted diluted EPS was $4.05, up 8.3% year over year [3][4] Client and User Growth - Client count increased by 9.5% to 8,996, with a net addition of 779 clients during fiscal 2025 [5][15] - User count grew by 9.7% to 237,324, driven by an increase in wealth management users [5][15] Regional Performance - ASV from the Americas was $1,570.1 million, with organic ASV increasing 6.0% [10] - ASV from EMEA was $591.6 million, with organic ASV up 4.2% [11] - ASV from Asia Pacific reached $243.9 million, reflecting a 7.2% increase in organic ASV [12] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Net cash provided by operating activities for Q4 was $212.1 million, a 30.0% increase year over year, while free cash flow rose to $178.1 million [3][5] - The company returned $460.4 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends during fiscal 2025 [5][16] Future Guidance - For fiscal 2026, FactSet expects organic ASV growth of 4% to 6% and GAAP revenues in the range of $2,423 million to $2,448 million [3][23]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight decline in overall market sentiment, moving to a reading of 57.3, indicating a "Greed" zone, down from 57.5 [6] - U.S. stocks settled mixed, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 250 points during the session as the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut of the year [1][2] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve delivered a 25-basis-point rate cut, with Chair Jerome Powell indicating that more easing could be forthcoming due to a cooling labor market and increasing downside risks to employment [2] Company Performance - General Mills Inc. reported fiscal 2026 first-quarter results that slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations [2] - Manchester United plc shares fell over 6% after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results [2] Economic Indicators - U.S. housing starts decreased by 8.5% month-over-month to an annual rate of 1.307 million units in August, down from a revised 1.429 million in the previous month and below market estimates of 1.37 million [3] - Building permits also declined by 3.7% to an annualized rate of 1.312 million in August [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with consumer staples, financial, and materials stocks recording the largest gains, while information technology and industrials stocks closed lower [4] - The Dow Jones closed higher by approximately 260 points to 46,018.32, while the S&P 500 fell 0.10% to 6,600.35 and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.33% to 22,261.33 during Monday's session [4] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Darden Restaurants Inc., Factset Research Systems Inc., and FedEx Corp [5]

Group 1 - Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $2.00 per share with revenue of $3.04 billion [2] - Bullish BLSH reported a profit of 93 cents per share for the second quarter, recovering from a loss of $1.03 per share a year ago, with revenue increasing to $58.63 million from $49.57 million [2] - Factset Research Systems Inc. (FDS) is anticipated to post quarterly earnings of $4.13 per share on revenue of $593.45 million [2] - 89bio Inc. (ETNB) has agreed to be acquired by Roche for $14.50 per share, representing a 79% premium to its closing stock price on September 17 [2] - FedEx Corp. (FDX) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $3.62 per share with revenue of $21.67 billion [2]