Reading the tape
NYSE: FDS
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
Financial Services · Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
Market Cap
$7.98B
52w High
$474.79
52w Low
$185.00
P/E
13.77
Volume
421.62K
Outstanding Shares
36.43M
Valuation Data Insufficient
The DCF model's fair value estimate is more than 3× the current stock price. This typically indicates unreliable model inputs — such as irregular cash flows or balance sheet distortions — rather than a genuine opportunity, so the valuation is not shown.
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Likely multiple compressionModerate confidence
1Y Price: -51.98%Revenue (TTM): 6.51%FCF (TTM): 20.9%P/FCF: 3rd pct
What changed
The stock fell 51.98% over the last year. Revenue grew 6.51% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 31.37% to 31.17%. Free cash flow grew 20.9% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
Visible fundamentals weakened far less than the stock price, and the shares now sit around the 3rd percentile of their historical P/FCF range. That looks more like a rerating of the multiple than a collapse in the business.
What would invalidate this read
This read changes if operating margin (currently 31.17%) continues to decline, or if revenue growth turns negative. The bull case requires the business to hold its current trajectory.
Company profile
FactSet Research Systems Inc., a financial data and analytics company, provides integrated financial information and analytical applications to the investment community in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.
CEOSanoke Viswanathan
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryFinancial - Data & Stock Exchanges
Employees12,598
IPO dateJun 28, 1996
Valuation
Forward P/E—
EV/EBITDA15.92
Enterprise value$15.38B
Price / Book3.65
Stock splits
Feb 7, 2005↑ Forward
Every 2 shares became 3
Feb 7, 2000↑ Forward
Every 1 shares became 2
Feb 8, 1999↑ Forward
Every 2 shares became 3
Profitability & growth
Standard profitability metrics can be misleading for financial/insurance companies. GAAP requires unrealized investment gains/losses in net income (affecting ROE), and margins are blended across diverse business segments.
Revenue growth7.07%
Gross margin51.94%▼2.49%vs FY2024
Operating margin31.17%▲1.25%vs FY2024
ROE27.31%▼2.77%vs FY2024
Analyst consensus
RatingHold
Target price$277.89▲26.79%
2
Buy
20
Hold
6
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Jun 22, 2026
Q2 FY26 · EPS est $4.44 · Revenue est $617.26M
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Dividends
$4.46/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 26yrEx-div May 29, 2026 · in 18dSafeFDS pays a dividend with a 2.03% declared yield, 26 consecutive years of growth, growing at 7.34% annually, covered 3.9× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
2.03%
Annual Div / Share
$4.46
5yr CAGR
+7.34%
Doubles every ~9.8yr
Payout Ratio
0.61%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+6.91%
5yr CAGR
+7.34%
10yr CAGR
+9.38%
Dividend Safety
10/10Safe
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
YearAnnual DivYoY
2026$4.46+5.7%
2025$4.22+6.0%
2024$3.98+9.0%
2023$3.65+9.0%
2022$3.35+7.0%
2021$3.13+6.8%
2020$2.93+11.0%
Income Projection
Invest
$
Growth rate:
Reinvest dividends
Today
$20/yr
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$29/yr+42%
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$41/yr+103%
$3/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$20/yr $2/mo | $29/yr+42% $2/mo | $41/yr+103% $3/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 2.03% → 4.13% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
FDS has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 3.9× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 7.34% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.
Congressional Activity
Congress Trades in FDS
STOCK Act disclosures from senators and representatives.
Shelley Moore Capito
WVsenateRepublicanSaleSpouse2026-03-31$1,001 - $15,000+5d to discloseShelley Moore Capito
WVsenateRepublicanSaleSpouse2026-03-26$1,001 - $15,000+10d to discloseShelley Moore Capito
WVsenateRepublicanSaleSpouse2026-03-25$1,001 - $15,000+11d to disclose