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Nov 30, 2020

FactSet Q1 2021 Earnings Report

FactSet reported solid results for the first quarter of 2021, with revenue and EPS increasing.

Key Takeaways

FactSet's Q1 2021 revenue increased by 5.9% to $388.2 million, and diluted EPS rose by 7.8% to $2.62. The company's ASV plus professional services reached $1.56 billion, with organic growth at 5.0%.

Revenue increased by 5.9% to $388.2 million.

Organic revenues grew by 5.1% to $386.7 million.

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 7.8% to $2.62.

ASV plus professional services was $1.56 billion, with organic growth of 5.0%.

Total Revenue
$388M
Previous year: $367M
+5.9%
EPS
$2.88
Previous year: $2.58
+11.6%
As Reported ASV
$1.56B
Organic ASV
$1.56B
Total Users
138.24K
Gross Profit
$200M
Previous year: $202M
-0.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$560M
Previous year: $336M
+66.6%
Free Cash Flow
$70.9M
Previous year: $69M
+2.8%
Total Assets
$2.1B
Previous year: $1.76B
+19.1%

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Forward Guidance

FactSet reaffirms its annual outlook for fiscal 2021, with expectations for organic ASV plus professional services to increase between $55 million and $85 million over fiscal 2020.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic ASV plus professional services is expected to increase in the range of $55 million and $85 million over fiscal 2020.
  • GAAP revenue is expected to be in the range of $1,570 million and $1,585 million.
  • GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 29.5% and 30.5%.
  • Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 32.0% and 33.0%.
  • FactSet's annual effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 15.0% and 16.5%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Given the risk factors, uncertainties, and assumptions discussed, actual results may differ materially.
  • Uncertainty surrounding the duration, magnitude, and impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
  • GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $10.05 and $10.45.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $10.75 and $11.15.
  • 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 2021.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income