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Feb 29, 2024

FactSet Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Reported results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, with revenue up 6.0% year over year.

Key Takeaways

FactSet reported Q2 2024 results with GAAP revenues of $545.9 million, a 6.0% increase from Q2 2023. Organic ASV plus professional services reached $2,209.5 million, up 5.4% year over year. GAAP diluted EPS increased by 8.0% to $3.65, and adjusted diluted EPS rose by 11.1% to $4.22.

GAAP revenues increased 6.0% to $545.9 million compared to the prior year period.

Organic revenues grew 6.0% year over year to $546.1 million.

GAAP operating margin increased to 33.3% compared to 32.9% for the prior year.

GAAP diluted EPS increased 8.0% to $3.65 compared to the same period in fiscal 2023.

Total Revenue
$546M
Previous year: $515M
+6.0%
EPS
$4.22
Previous year: $3.8
+11.1%
Organic ASV
$2.19B
Previous year: $1.9B
+14.9%
Gross Profit
$291M
Previous year: $274M
+6.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$450M
Previous year: $445M
+1.1%
Free Cash Flow
$122M
Previous year: $147M
-17.2%
Total Assets
$3.99B
Previous year: $4B
-0.3%

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Forward Guidance

FactSet anticipates finishing fiscal year 2024 at the lower end of the guidance range for Organic ASV plus professional services growth and GAAP revenues.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic ASV plus professional services is expected to grow in the range of $110 million to $150 million during fiscal 2024.
  • GAAP revenues are expected to be in the range of $2,200 million to $2,210 million.
  • GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 32.5% to 33.0%.
  • Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 36.3% to 36.7%.
  • FactSet's annual effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 16.5% to 17.5%.

Challenges Ahead

  • The Company incurred an approximately $11 million personnel related charge during the second quarter of fiscal 2024 as part of a broader cost optimization program.
  • Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements
  • The company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements.
  • The forward looking statements reflect FactSet's expectations as of today's date.
  • Given the risk factors, uncertainties, and assumptions discussed, actual results may differ materially.

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