# FactSet forecasts earnings below consensus as technology costs weigh on margins

_Published Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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FactSet forecast fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings of $19.25 to $19.65 per share, with the $19.45 midpoint below analysts' $19.72 consensus estimate, Yahoo Finance reported. Its shares fell 3.45% in pre-market trading despite fourth-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue exceeding expectations.

Quarterly revenue rose 7.1% to $635.5 million, while adjusted operating margin fell to 33.0% from 33.8%. FactSet attributed the margin decline primarily to higher incentive compensation and technology expenses. The company said subscription value added from AI solutions more than doubled during fiscal 2026. It forecasts a fiscal 2027 adjusted operating margin of 34.75% to 35.25%.

## Sources

- [finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/factset-shares-fall-3-5-123456753.html)

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