What one share of FactSet Research Systems holds
FactSet Research Systems Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("we," "our," "us," the "Company" or "FactSet") was founded in 1978 and has been publicly traded since June 1996. We are dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") and the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") under the symbol "FDS".
FactSet Research Systems’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the latest fiscal year to 2026-08-31; the balance sheet is as of 2026-08-31.
| Sales | $67.64 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $14.57 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $3.13 |
| Free cash flow | $19.32 |
| Dividends | $4.48 |
| Cash and investments | $6.62 |
| Debt | $38.86 |
| Book value | $56.78 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $12.75 | $2.97 | $0.49 | $3.77 | — | $10.72 |
| 2010 | $13.35 | $3.13 | $0.43 | $3.96 | — | $10.92 |
| 2011 | $15.34 | $3.61 | $0.62 | $3.75 | — | $11.43 |
| 2012 | $17.59 | $4.12 | $0.49 | $4.57 | $1.24 | $12.47 |
| 2013 | $19.23 | $4.45 | $0.41 | $5.63 | — | $12.51 |
| 2014 | $21.42 | $4.92 | $0.41 | $5.75 | — | $12.23 |
| 2015 | $23.84 | $5.71 | $0.61 | $6.65 | — | $12.87 |
| 2016 | $27.25 | $8.19 | $1.15 | $6.85 | — | $12.92 |
| 2017 | $30.81 | $6.51 | $0.93 | $7.16 | — | $14.34 |
| 2018 | $34.29 | $6.78 | $0.85 | $8.94 | — | $13.77 |
| 2019 | $36.92 | $9.08 | $1.53 | $9.46 | — | $17.64 |
| 2020 | $38.66 | $9.65 | $2.01 | $11.08 | — | $23.57 |
| 2021 | $41.26 | $10.36 | $1.59 | $12.81 | — | $27.02 |
| 2022 | $47.60 | $10.25 | $1.32 | $12.58 | — | $35.00 |
| 2023 | $53.61 | $12.04 | $1.56 | $15.03 | — | $42.60 |
| 2024 | $57.05 | $13.91 | $2.22 | $15.92 | — | $50.39 |
| 2025 | $60.49 | $15.55 | $2.83 | $16.09 | — | $58.08 |
| 2026 | $67.64 | $14.57 | $3.13 | $19.32 | — | $56.78 |
Common questions about FactSet Research Systems
How much does one share of FactSet Research Systems earn?
Over its latest fiscal year, each share of FactSet Research Systems earned $14.57 of profit on $67.64 of sales, keeping about 22¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does FactSet Research Systems pay a dividend?
Yes. FactSet Research Systems paid $4.48 per share in dividends over its latest fiscal year. That’s about 31¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is FactSet Research Systems’s book value per share?
FactSet Research Systems’s book value is $56.78 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of August 31, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of FactSet Research Systems have?
Each share of FactSet Research Systems has $6.62 of cash and investments and $38.86 of debt, as of August 31, 2026.
What is FactSet Research Systems’s free cash flow per share?
$19.32 per share over its latest fiscal year. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has FactSet Research Systems’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $2.97 in 2009 to $14.57 in 2026, growing about 9.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has FactSet Research Systems bought back shares?
FactSet Research Systems’s share count fell about 25% from 2009 to 2026. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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