FDS- FactSet Research Systems Inc.
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Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
HoldWall Street consensus from 16 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$265.56
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $276.93
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$139.24
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$63.30
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
7/10
70% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
27.0%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
23.2%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+6.4%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
-9.6%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
77.28×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.68×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$260M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
1.79%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Sep 30, 2026
15
days
EPS (TTM)
$15.17
P/E (TTM)
18.3
Fwd P/E
14.0
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
1.79%
5Y Avg Annual
$3.8360
Last Payment
$1.1600
Ex-Date
08/31/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest08/31/2026 | 09/17/2026 | $1.1600 | 1.68% |
05/29/2026 | 06/15/2026 | $1.1600 | 1.68% |
02/27/2026 | 03/16/2026 | $1.1000 | 1.59% |
11/28/2025 | 12/15/2025 | $1.1000 | 1.59% |
08/29/2025 | 09/15/2025 | $1.1000 | 1.59% |
05/30/2025 | 06/16/2025 | $1.1000 | 1.59% |
02/28/2025 | 03/17/2025 | $1.0400 | 1.50% |
11/29/2024 | 12/16/2024 | $1.0400 | 1.50% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$276.93
Price
$1.1600
Last div. (quarterly)
239
shares
Own 239 FDS shares ($66,186.27) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$66,186.27
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
1.68% yieldEstimate FDS dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$167.55
Per month
$13.96
≈ 36.1 shares at $4.64/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About FactSet Research Systems Inc.
FactSet Research Systems Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider for the investment community. It offers data, products, and analytical applications; and workstations, portfolio analytics, and enterprise data solutions, as well as managed services for supporting data, performance, risk, and reporting workflows. The company also provides subscription-based financial data and market intelligence on securities, companies, industries, and people that enable clients to research investment ideas, as well as analyze, monitor, and manage portfolios; and solutions covering investment lifecycle of investment research, portfolio construction and analysis, trade execution, performance measurement, risk management, and reporting. In addition, it offers services through configurable desktop and mobile platform, data feeds, cloud-based digital solutions, and application programming interfaces. It operates in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company serves investment professionals, including institutional asset managers, bankers, wealth managers, asset owners, partners, hedge funds, corporate users, and private equity and venture capital professionals. It has a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to create a new generation of AI-powered solutions for the financial industry. FactSet Research Systems Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Location
Norwalk, United States
Employees
12,694
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FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) stock trades at $276.93, up 6.63% on the day. With a market capitalization of $9.85 billion, FDS is a mid-cap financial services stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.3, a forward P/E of 14.0 and earnings per share (EPS) of $15.17. Over the most recent period the company reported 6% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 23.2%. Below you'll find FDS's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
FDS - Frequently Asked Questions
Is FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) a good stock to buy in 2026?
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) shows strengths such as a strong 23% net margin and a 27% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 77.3). Whether FDS is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is FDS's stock price today?
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) trades at $276.93, up 6.63% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does FDS pay a dividend?
Yes. FactSet Research Systems Inc. pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share, a dividend yield of 1.79%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 31, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 29% of earnings.
Is FDS overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 18.3×, FDS trades at a roughly market-average valuation for the financial services sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.14. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is FDS's market cap?
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) has a market capitalization of $9.85 billion, classifying it as a mid-cap stock in the Financial Services sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.