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Feb 28, 2022

FactSet Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Reported second quarter results with revenue up 10.0% and diluted EPS up 13.6%.

Key Takeaways

FactSet reported strong second quarter results, with revenues up 10.0% to $431.1 million and organic revenue growth of 9.9%. Diluted EPS increased by 13.6% to $2.84, and adjusted diluted EPS rose by 20.2% to $3.27. The company completed the acquisition of CUSIP Global Services on March 1, 2022.

Q2 revenues reached $431.1 million, a 10.0% increase from Q2 2021.

Organic Q2 ASV plus professional services totaled $1.7 billion, up 9.4% year-over-year.

Operating margin was 28.6%, and adjusted operating margin was 33.7%.

Diluted EPS was $2.84, a 13.6% increase from the prior year; adjusted diluted EPS was $3.27, a 20.2% increase from the prior year.

Total Revenue
$431M
Previous year: $392M
+10.0%
EPS
$3.27
Previous year: $2.72
+20.2%
As Reported ASV
$1.75B
Previous year: $1.6B
+9.4%
Organic ASV
$1.74B
Previous year: $1.59B
+9.5%
Gross Profit
$232M
Previous year: $196M
+18.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$773M
Previous year: $603M
+28.3%
Free Cash Flow
$110M
Previous year: $130M
-15.5%
Total Assets
$2.37B
Previous year: $2.16B
+9.7%

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Forward Guidance

FactSet updated its annual outlook for fiscal 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic ASV plus professional services is expected to increase in the range of $130 million to $150 million over fiscal 2021.
  • Revenues is expected to be in the range of $1,800 million to $1,830 million.
  • Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 33% to 34%.
  • FactSet's annual effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 12.5% to 13.5%.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $12.75 to $13.15.

Challenges Ahead

  • Operating margin is expected to be in the range of 25.5% to 26.5%.
  • Diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $9.75 to $10.15.
  • Both Operating margin and Diluted EPS guidance do not include certain effects of any non-recurring benefits or charges that may arise in fiscal 2022.
  • Given the risk factors, uncertainties, and assumptions discussed below, actual results may differ materially.
  • FactSet does not intend to update its forward-looking statements prior to its next quarterly results announcement.

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