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Trade Desk vs Factset Research Systems: TTD and FDS compared
Trade Desk is the larger company: $715M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $635M for Factset Research Systems (Q4 FY26). Factset Research Systems is growing faster (+6% against +3% a year earlier). Factset Research Systems is more profitable, with an operating margin of 24.7% against 14.2%.
Where the money goes: TTD and FDS
Trade Desk (TTD) · Q2 2026
Trade Desk, Q2 2026: revenue $715M (+3% year over year), operating margin 14.2%, net earnings $64.4M, operating cash flow $154M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Factset Research Systems (FDS) · Q4 FY26
Factset Research Systems, Q4 FY26: revenue $635M (+6% year over year), operating margin 24.7%, net earnings $121M, operating cash flow $205M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Trade Desk (TTD) | Factset Research Systems (FDS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q4 FY26 |
| Revenue | $715M | $635M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +3% | +6% |
| Operating margin | 14.2% | 24.7% |
| Net earnings | $64.4M | $121M |
| Net margin | 9.0% | 19.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $154M | $205M |
| Free cash flow | $140M | $177M |
| Market value | $6.1B | $11.9B |
| P/E | 14.9× | 22.5× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $13.53 | $288.75 |
Where the revenue comes from
Factset Research Systems
- Americas: $414M (65%)
- EMEA: $155M (24%)
- Asia Pacific: $65.6M (10%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Trade Desk or Factset Research Systems?
Trade Desk is the larger company: $715M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $635M for Factset Research Systems (Q4 FY26).
Is Trade Desk or Factset Research Systems growing faster?
Factset Research Systems is growing faster (+6% against +3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Trade Desk or Factset Research Systems?
Factset Research Systems is more profitable, with an operating margin of 24.7% against 14.2%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026; 10-K filed Oct 20, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.