Factset Research Systems (FDS) Tops Q4 EPS by 1c

Factset Research Systems (NYSE: FDS) reported Q4 EPS of $1.90, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $1.89. Revenue for the quarter came in at $326.6 million versus the consensus estimate of $325.27 million.

First Quarter Fiscal 2018 Expectations:

• GAAP Revenues are expected to be in the range of $327 million and $333 million.
• GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 28% and 29%. Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 31% and 32%.
• The annual effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 25% and 26%.
• GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.75 and $1.81. Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.93 and $1.99. The midpoint of the adjusted EPS range represents 12% growth over the prior year.

(Street sees Q1 EPS of $1.94 on revenue of $327.5 million)

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