FactSet Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
FactSet reported strong second-quarter results, with GAAP revenues up 19.5% to $515.1 million and organic revenue growth of 8.9%. The company's GAAP operating margin increased to 32.9%, and GAAP diluted EPS rose to $3.38, up 19.0% from the prior year. FactSet is updating its fiscal 2023 guidance, expecting ASV + professional services growth of 7% - 9%, adjusted operating margin of 34%-35% and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 8% - 11%.
GAAP revenues increased 19.5% to $515.1 million.
Organic revenues grew 8.9% to $469.5 million.
GAAP operating margin increased to 32.9%.
GAAP diluted EPS increased 19.0% to $3.38.
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Forward Guidance
FactSet is updating its outlook for fiscal 2023. Organic ASV plus professional services is expected to be in the range of $145 million to $175 million. GAAP revenues are expected to be in the range of $2,080 million to $2,100 million. Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $14.50 to $14.90.
Positive Outlook
- Organic ASV plus professional services is expected to be in the range of $145 million to $175 million.
- GAAP revenues are expected to be in the range of $2,080 million to $2,100 million.
- Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 34.0% to 35.0%.
- FactSet's annual effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 13.5% to 14.5%.
- Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $14.50 to $14.90.
Challenges Ahead
- Organic ASV growth deceleration of 100 basis points when compared to previous guidance of $150 million to $180 million, due to an expected decline in ASV growth in the core business during the second half of the fiscal year.
- GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 29.5% to 30.5%.
- GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $12.45 to $12.85.
- Given the risk factors, uncertainties, and assumptions discussed in the release, 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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