With a market cap of $10.8 billion, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) is a global financial intelligence provider offering enterprise data, analytics, and technology solutions that help clients make faster, smarter decisions. With more than 47 years of expertise, operations across 19 countries, and over 9,100 clients worldwide, FactSet serves the buy-side, sell-side, wealth management, private equity, and corporate sectors.
Shares of the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. FDS stock has fallen 19.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 19.3%. Moreover, shares of the company are up 4.9% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX’s 12.9% gain.