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Aug 31, 2023

FactSet Q4 2023 Earnings Report

FactSet's Q4 2023 results were released, showing revenue growth but a decrease in GAAP EPS.

Key Takeaways

FactSet reported Q4 2023 GAAP revenues of $535.8 million, a 7.3% increase year-over-year. Organic ASV plus professional services reached $2.2 billion, up 7.1% year over year. GAAP diluted EPS decreased by 37.5% to $1.68, while adjusted diluted EPS decreased by 6.4% to $2.93.

GAAP revenues increased by 7.3% to $535.8 million compared to Q4 2022.

Organic ASV plus professional services grew by 7.1% year over year, reaching $2.2 billion.

GAAP operating margin decreased to 21.9%, while adjusted operating margin improved to 33.6%.

GAAP diluted EPS decreased by 37.5% to $1.68, and adjusted diluted EPS decreased by 6.4% to $2.93.

Total Revenue
$536M
Previous year: $499M
+7.3%
EPS
$2.93
Previous year: $3.13
-6.4%
As Reported ASV
$2.2B
Previous year: $2B
+10.0%
Organic ASV
$2.2B
Previous year: $1.8B
+22.2%
Gross Profit
$272M
Previous year: $257M
+5.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$425M
Previous year: $503M
-15.5%
Free Cash Flow
$156M
Previous year: $136M
+14.8%
Total Assets
$3.96B
Previous year: $4.01B
-1.3%

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Forward Guidance

FactSet is providing fiscal 2024 guidance, with expected ASV plus professional services growth of 6% - 8%, GAAP revenue growth of 6% - 7%, adjusted operating margin increase of 10 - 50 bps, and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 6.5% - 10%.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic ASV plus professional services is expected to grow in the range of $130 million to $175 million during fiscal 2024.
  • GAAP revenues are expected to be in the range of $2,210 million to $2,230 million.
  • GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 33.1% to 33.5%.
  • Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 36.3% to 36.7%.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $15.65 to $16.15.

Revenue & Expenses

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