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May 31, 2023

FactSet Q3 2023 Earnings Report

FactSet's Q3 2023 earnings were reported, demonstrating revenue growth and strategic cost management.

Key Takeaways

FactSet reported an 8.4% increase in GAAP revenues to $529.8 million for Q3 2023. The company's GAAP diluted EPS increased by 79.3% to $3.46, and adjusted diluted EPS rose by 0.8% to $3.79. FactSet is updating its fiscal 2023 guidance, with an expected adjusted operating margin of 35%-36% and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 10%-13%.

GAAP revenues increased by 8.4% to $529.8 million.

Organic ASV plus professional services grew by 8.0% year over year.

GAAP operating margin increased to 32.5%, up 1,260 bps year over year.

GAAP diluted EPS increased by 79.3% to $3.46.

Total Revenue
$530M
Previous year: $489M
+8.4%
EPS
$3.79
Previous year: $3.76
+0.8%
As Reported ASV
$2.1B
Previous year: $1.9B
+10.5%
Organic ASV
$2.1B
Previous year: $1.8B
+16.7%
Total Users
187.85K
Previous year: 173.7K
+8.1%
Gross Profit
$288M
Previous year: $266M
+8.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$487M
Previous year: $527M
-7.7%
Free Cash Flow
$193M
Previous year: $177M
+9.1%
Total Assets
$4B
Previous year: $4.07B
-1.7%

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Forward Guidance

FactSet is updating its outlook for fiscal 2023. Organic ASV plus professional services growth is expected to be in the lower end of the range of $145 million to $175 million during fiscal 2023. Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 35.0% to 36.0%, a 100 basis point increase at the midpoint from the prior guidance of 34.0% - 35.0%. Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $14.75 to $15.15, a $0.25 increase at the midpoint from the prior guidance of $14.50 - $14.90

Positive Outlook

  • Organic ASV plus professional services growth is expected to be in the lower end of the range of $145 million to $175 million during fiscal 2023.
  • GAAP revenues are expected to be in lower end of the range of $2,080 million to $2,100 million.
  • Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 35.0% to 36.0%, a 100 basis point increase at the midpoint from the prior guidance of 34.0% - 35.0%
  • FactSet's annual effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 14.0% to 15.0%, a 50 basis point increase at the midpoint from the prior guidance of 13.5% - 14.5%
  • Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $14.75 to $15.15, a $0.25 increase at the midpoint from the prior guidance of $14.50 - $14.90

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 29.0% to 30.0%, a 50 basis point decrease at the midpoint from the prior guidance of 29.5% - 30.5%
  • GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $12.25 to $12.65, a $0.20 decrease at the midpoint from the prior guidance of $12.45 - $12.85

Revenue & Expenses

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