Factset Research Systems (FDS) Tops Q1 EPS by 5c; Guides Q2 EPS Above the Street

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FactSet Reports Solid Revenue and Earnings Growth in First Quarter 2017

December 20, 2016 7:00 AM EST

NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) (NASDAQ: FDS), a leading provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications, today announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2017.

For the quarter ended November 30, 2016, revenues grew to $288.1 million. Operating income rose to $90.3 million compared to $87.3 million in the prior year period. Net income was $66.6 million versus $60.0 million in the year ago first quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $1.66 compared to $1.43 in the same period of fiscal 2016. Additionally, in the first quarter of fiscal... More