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NORWALK, Conn., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a 6% increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.04 per share to $1.10 per share.

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The FDS stock is benefiting from a growing client base, shareholder-friendly policies and a robust liquidity position.

Growth across the Americas, EMEA and the Asia Pacific drives FactSet's top line in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

I reiterate my strong buy rating for FactSet Research Systems (FDS) due to strong EPS growth, pipeline bookings, and AI-driven product traction. FDS reported 2Q25 revenue of $570.7 million, with a healthy EBIT margin of 37.3%, and increased FY25 revenue guidance to $2.305-$2.325 billion. FDS's AI strategy, particularly Pitch Creator, shows promising adoption, with >2,000 active trials and >50 pipeline opportunities, enhancing productivity for investment bankers.

FactSet's business model is robust, driven by recurring revenues and high client retention, making it a reliable investment even during market turmoil. Q2 FY2025 results showed modest growth in subscriptions, revenues, and EPS, but market reaction was negative, causing a 2% drop in stock price. FactSet's dividend is sustainable and growing, but its current yield is low, making it less attractive for dividend-focused investors.

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call March 20, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Yet He - Interim Head of IR Philip Snow - Chief Executive Officer Helen Shan - Chief Financial Officer Goran Skoko - Chief Revenue Officer Conference Call Participants Kelsey Zhu - Autonomous Shlomo Rosenbaum - Stifel Alex Kramm - UBS Faiza Alwy - Deutsche Bank Ashish Sabadra - RBC Brendan Popson - Barclays Owen Lau - Oppenheimer Andrew Nicholas - William Blair Craig Huber - Huber Research Partners George Tong - Goldman Sachs Toni Kaplan - Morgan Stanley Ryan Griffin - BMO Capital Markets Jason Haas - Wells Fargo Surinder Thind - Jefferies Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the FactSet Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for FactSet (FDS) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended February 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.