FactSet Research Systems FDS has observed the following analyst ratings within the last quarter:

In the last 3 months, 8 analysts have offered 12-month price targets for FactSet Research Systems. The company has an average price target of $388.12 with a high of $453.00 and a low of $286.00.

Below is a summary of how these 8 analysts rated FactSet Research Systems over the past 3 months. The greater the number of bullish ratings, the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings, the move negative analysts are on the stock

This average price target has increased by 15.77% over the past month.

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