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Companies That Had Their IPO in 1996: Tech and Internet Domination
An overview of the general market sentiment and IPO landscape in 1996 as the interest in tech and internet companies ramped up.
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FactSet Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary18 Dec, 2025
Executive summary
Q1 FY26 revenues grew 6.9% year-over-year to $608 million, with organic revenue growth of 6% and organic ASV up 5.9%.
Adjusted diluted EPS rose 3.2% to $4.51, and adjusted operating margin was 36.2%.
Key client wins included mandates with a top wirehouse breakaway team, a global top-10 bank, and a major investment manager.
Strategic investments focused on scaling data, deepening client workflows, and foundational enablers.
Share repurchase authorization increased from $400 million to $1 billion, reflecting confidence in long-term fundamentals.
Financial highlights
Q1 organic revenues were $600 million, up 6.0% year-over-year; GAAP revenues reached $607.6 million.
Adjusted operating margin was 36.2%, down 137 bps year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA grew 8.3% to $248.8 million.
Adjusted diluted EPS reached $4.51, up 3.2% year-over-year.
Free cash flow for Q1 was $90.4 million, up 49.5% year-over-year.
Operating expenses increased mainly due to higher people-related and technology costs.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2026 revenue expected between $2,423 million and $2,448 million.
Adjusted operating margin forecasted at 34.0%–35.5%; GAAP margin at 29.5%–31.0%.
Adjusted diluted EPS guidance set at $16.90–$17.60; annual effective tax rate expected between 18.0% and 19.0%.
Organic ASV expected to grow $100–$150 million in fiscal 2026.
Guidance reaffirmed across all metrics, with Q2 margins reflecting increased investment.
How did share repurchases impact Q1 EPS?
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Detail productivity gains offsetting investment impact
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How do proprietary offerings sustain market leadership?
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How does AI adoption shift client consumption patterns?
Detail pricing and packaging changes impact on ASV
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