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Aug 31, 2024

FactSet Q4 2024 Earnings Report

FactSet reported an increase in Q4 GAAP revenues, organic growth, and adjusted operating margin, with GAAP diluted EPS also rising significantly.

Key Takeaways

FactSet's Q4 2024 results showed a 4.9% increase in GAAP revenues to $562.2 million and a 5.0% growth in organic revenues. The GAAP diluted EPS increased by 38.1% to $2.32, and the adjusted diluted EPS increased by 23.8% to $3.74. The company's open platform strategy and commitment to innovation were highlighted as key drivers.

GAAP revenues increased by 4.9% to $562.2 million compared to Q4 2023.

Organic revenues grew by 5.0% year over year to $562.8 million.

GAAP operating margin increased to 22.7%, up approximately 110 bps year over year.

GAAP diluted EPS increased by 38.1% to $2.32, and adjusted diluted EPS increased by 23.8% to $3.74.

Total Revenue
$562M
Previous year: $536M
+4.9%
EPS
$3.74
Previous year: $2.93
+27.6%
As Reported ASV
$2.28B
Previous year: $2.2B
+3.5%
Organic ASV
$2.27B
Previous year: $2.2B
+3.3%
Gross Profit
$304M
Previous year: $272M
+11.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$423M
Previous year: $425M
-0.6%
Free Cash Flow
$137M
Previous year: $156M
-12.2%
Total Assets
$4.06B
Previous year: $3.96B
+2.4%

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Forward Guidance

FactSet provided its outlook for fiscal year 2025, expecting organic ASV growth of 4% - 6%, GAAP revenues in the range of $2,285 to $2,305 million, adjusted operating margin in the range of 36% - 37%, and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $16.80 - $17.40.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic ASV is expected to grow in the range of $90 million to $140 million during fiscal 2025.
  • GAAP revenues are expected to be in the range of $2,285 million to $2,305 million.
  • GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 32.5% to 33.5%.
  • Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 36.0% to 37.0%.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $16.80 to $17.40.

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