Barclays Cuts FactSet (FDS) Target to $210, Keeps Underweight Rating

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) is one of the 13 High-Quality S&P 500 Financial Stocks According to Hedge Funds.

On February 20, 2026, Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik lowered the price target on FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) from $300 to $210 while keeping an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm cited intensified investor anxieties, driven by the growth of AI, over the already highly competitive market data vendor sector.

Prior to this, on February 17, 2026, Wells Fargo analyst Jason Haas, CFA, also reiterated a Sell rating on the stock with a price target of $195. Similarly, on the same day, Bank of America analyst Wahid Amid reinstated coverage on FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) with an Underperform rating. The firm set a price target of $195 on the stock. This update was part of Bank of America’s renewed coverage of 19 Information and Business Services stocks. According to the analyst, the firm takes a constructive perception of the stocks and anticipates average revenue.

Separately, on February 5, 2026, the company announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share payable on March 19, 2026, to shareholders on record as of February 27, 2026.

Founded in 1978, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) is a premier provider of integrated financial data and analytical software for investment professionals with headquarters in Connecticut.

While we acknowledge the potential of FDS as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

READ NEXT: 12 Dividend Stocks With High Insider Buying and 10 Best Stocks to Buy in 2026 According to Reddit

Disclosure: None.  Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.