Factset Research Systems Stock Forecast

Buy or Hold candidate since May 22, 2026 Gain 2.00%

The FactSet Research Systems Inc stock price fell by -4.99% on the last day (Thursday, 11th Jun 2026) from $249.08 to $236.64. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 6.49% from a day low at $235.81 to a day high of $251.11. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -0.95% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 330 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 933 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $220.76 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a very wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 16.41% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $246.29 and $321.03 at the end of this 3-month period.

FDS Signals & Forecast

The FactSet Research Systems Inc stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $248.89. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $231.26. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, June 01, 2026, and so far it has fallen -12.63%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for FactSet Research Systems Inc stock

FactSet Research Systems Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $224.86 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock may move much during the day (volatility) and with a large prediction interval from the Bollinger Band this stock is considered to be "high risk". During the last day, the stock moved $15.30 between high and low, or 6.49%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 4.49%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $225.09 (-4.88%) (This stock has high daily movements and this gives high risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 8 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (FDS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 12th

For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 12th we expect FactSet Research Systems Inc to open at $241.19, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $230.72 and $242.56, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$11.85 (+/-5.14%) up or down from last closing price. If FactSet Research Systems Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.14% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $245.47 (3.73%) than the support at $224.86 (4.98%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is FactSet Research Systems Inc stock A Buy?

FactSet Research Systems Inc holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.

Current score: 0.867 Hold/Accumulate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 12, 2026 - $241.19 ( 1.92%).

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