Shlomo Rosenbaum's questions to Factset Research Systems Inc (FDS) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Shlomo Rosenbaum of Stifel Financial Corp. followed up on the pickup in client activity in the last six weeks, asking if it was attributable more to FactSet's specific product efforts or to broader market optimism, potentially linked to the conclusion of presidential elections.
Answer
CEO Frederick Snow noted that bankers are excited about a post-election environment potentially favorable for M&A. Chief Revenue Officer Goran Skoko attributed the pickup to a combination of factors: increased client-facing activities initiated by FactSet and a tangible improvement in market sentiment and sales force optimism compared to three months prior.