Wall Street analysts expect FactSet Research (FDS) to post quarterly earnings of $4.19 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year decline of 0.7%. Revenues are expected to be $570.21 million, up 4.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 0.4% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.
While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.
Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific FactSet metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenues from clients- US' will reach 368.02 million. The estimate suggests a change of +4.4% year over year.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenues from clients- International' at 201.57 million. The estimate points to a change of +4.3% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenues from clients- EMEA' will reach $144.53 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +3.8%.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Revenues from clients- Asia Pacific' will likely reach $57.33 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +6%.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Total Annual Subscription Value' of $2.30 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $2.21 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Total Users' should arrive at 221,880. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 206,478 in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts predict that the 'ASV - Domestic' will reach $1.48 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $1.42 billion.
The consensus estimate for 'ASV - International' stands at $811.93 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $773.10 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'ASV from buy-side clients' reaching 82.2%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 82%.
Analysts expect 'ASV from sell-side clients' to come in at 17.9%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 18% in the same quarter of the previous year.
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