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Nov 30, 2022

FactSet Q1 2023 Earnings Report

FactSet reported an increase in GAAP revenues and organic ASV, along with improvements in operating margin and diluted EPS.

Key Takeaways

FactSet's Q1 2023 results showed strong top-line growth, with GAAP revenues up 18.9% and organic ASV plus professional services up 8.8% year-over-year. The company's content and technology investments have enhanced its competitive position, driving sales in Analytics & Trading and Research & Advisory solutions. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, FactSet reaffirmed its fiscal 2023 outlook.

GAAP revenues increased by 18.9% to $504.8 million compared to Q1 2022.

Organic ASV plus professional services grew by 8.8% year-over-year, reaching $1.8 billion.

GAAP operating margin improved to 34.1%, up 517 bps year over year.

GAAP diluted EPS increased by 26.2% to $3.52 compared to the prior year.

Total Revenue
$505M
Previous year: $425M
+18.9%
EPS
$3.99
Previous year: $3.25
+22.8%
As Reported ASV
$2B
Previous year: $1.7B
+17.6%
Organic ASV
$1.8B
Previous year: $1.7B
+5.8%
Gross Profit
$278M
Previous year: $218M
+27.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$437M
Previous year: $674M
-35.1%
Free Cash Flow
$88.7M
Previous year: $64.3M
+37.9%
Total Assets
$3.98B
Previous year: $2.25B
+76.4%

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Forward Guidance

FactSet reaffirmed its outlook for fiscal year 2023, originally provided on September 22, 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic ASV plus professional services is expected to increase in the range of $150 million to $180 million during fiscal 2023.
  • GAAP revenues are expected to be in the range of $2,100 million to $2,115 million.
  • GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 30.0% to 31.0%.
  • Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 34% to 35%.
  • FactSet's annual effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 12.5% to 13.5%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Given the risk factors, uncertainties, and assumptions discussed in the release, actual results may differ materially.
  • GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $12.70 to $13.10.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $14.50 to $14.90.
  • 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 2023.
  • FactSet does not intend to update its forward-looking statements prior to its next quarterly results announcement.

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