BUZZ - FactSet shares fall as weak full-year guidance overshadows positive Q4 revenue surprise

September 30 - ** After FactSet Research Systems (FDS.N) released its fourth-quarter earnings report, the share price fell about 4%, closing at $255.

** According to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the financial data provider expects earnings per share (EPS) for fiscal year 2027 to be between $17 and $17.50, lower than the analyst average estimate of $17.85.

** Net profit for the quarter dropped to $121.1 million from $153.6 million in the same period last year.

** Fourth-quarter revenue was $634.7 million, higher than the expected $629.8 million.

** Of 20 brokerages, 4 gave a "buy" or higher rating, 10 rated it as "hold," 5 as "sell," and 1 as "strong sell"; the median target price is $281.77.

** As of the close of the previous trading day, the stock had declined by 10.41% for the year to date.

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