FactSet

factset.com · Norwalk, United States of America

FactSet is a financial data and analytics company that provides integrated content, software, and technology solutions to investment professionals, including asset managers, hedge funds, investment banks, and corporations. Its platform delivers market data, company and portfolio analytics, research, and workflow tools that support investment research, portfolio management, risk analysis, and reporting. The company generates revenue primarily through subscription-based licenses to its data feeds, desktop and web applications, and enterprise solutions.

  • Business Intelligence & Dashboards
  • Data Integration & ETL
  • Wealth & Investment Software
Revenue
$2.2B
Employees
12,000
Founded
1978
Headquarters
Norwalk, United States of America

What 93 Arbolus experts think of FactSet

NPS scores are predominantly high, with most users rating between 7 and 10 and multiple advocates rating 8 or above. Renewal intent is strong, especially among decision makers in institutional settings; several explicitly stated continued or increasing engagement. Stickiness is high, with the majority using FactSet for more than a year and many embedding it deeply into workflows. Key expert themes include strength in equity analytics, robust data coverage, Office integration, reliability, and support—balanced by critiques of cost, UI learning curve, and gaps in private market and fixed income coverage.Overall Customer Sentiment: Positive

Who reviewed FactSet

Total customers 93 86 current · 7 former
Reviews growth +56 in six months
Seniority of respondents
  • C-Suite 67% (62)
  • Director 20% (19)
  • Manager 13% (12)
Finance Manager C-Suite NPS 9
Finance Executive C-Suite NPS 9 Will renew
Generalist Generalist C-Suite NPS 10

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Sentiment

33 Net Promoter Score, from 93 scored reviews
  • Promoters 43
  • Passives 38
  • Detractors 12

Cumulative NPS by month

+0 over 6 months
  • May 8
  • Jun 8
  • Jul 8
  • Aug 8
  • Sep 8
  • Oct 8

Net Promoter Score across 4 reviews, accumulated up to each month. Category median 25 across 4 companies.

Praised

  • Comprehensive Data Platform
  • Superior Equity Analytics
  • Auditability and Workflow Automation
  • AI-Driven Research Enhancement

Criticised

  • Comprehensive Multi-Asset Platforms
  • AI Workflow Disruption
  • Data Pricing and Specialized Coverage
  • Manual Workflows and Learning Curve

What customers say

Comprehensive Data Platform
“I rely on FactSet because it brings all critical financial, market, and company data into one place, streamlining my analysis and reporting.”
Superior Equity Analytics
“I chose FactSet specifically for its power in equity analysis, portfolio optimization, and for its smooth workflow integrating well with our internal systems.”
Auditability and Workflow Automation
“I use FactSet for its unbreakable auditability—each number links directly to original filings—and for seamless updates in models and pitch decks.”

Renewal intent

Plan to renew 72%
  • Will renew 23
  • Undecided 6
  • Not renewing 3

Plan to renew, by seniority

  • C-Suite 77% 26 answers
  • Director 50% 4 answers
  • Manager 0% 1 answer
  • Not specified 100% 1 answer
  • 8.7/10 Average score from customers who will renew
  • 7.5/10 Average score from undecided customers
  • 5.7/10 Average score from customers not renewing

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