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Factset Research Systems (FDS)

$287.18+0.23%
Close Oct 9, 2026 · split-adjusted
Oct 9, 2026$287.18▲ 0.42% in range
Oct 13, 2025Low $190.06 · High $313.55Oct 9, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Oct 9, 2026

Factset Research Systems closed at $287.18 on Oct 9, up 0.23%, 8.4% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 657.6K shares was 0.79× its 20-day average (below normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +9.2% over one month, +35.7% over six months, +2.0% over one year.

In the quarter ended May 31, 2026, revenue was $622.92M, up 6.4% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 20.3%.

Short interest was 3.2M shares at the Sep 30 settlement, down 17.3% from the prior report (9.0% of float, 3.9 days to cover).

Market cap$10.21B35.6M shares
Revenue · quarter$622.9M+6.4% YoY
Diluted EPS$3.50−9.6% YoY
P/E · TTM18.0×P/S 4.2×
Net margin20.3%Gross 49.9%
Dividend yield1.62%$1.16 last paid
52-week range190.06 – 313.55−8.4% from high
Volume657.6K0.79× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d45.8%Annualised
Short % of float9.0%3.9 days to cover
Net cash-$1.09BCash $304.2M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +8.0%1M +9.2%3M +9.1%6M +35.7%YTD −1.0%1Y +2.0%3Y −35.8%5Y −27.1%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Software & IT Services

Percentile among 51 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum65
Revenue growth40
Net margin81
Value (low P/E)53
Size77

Industry medians: 6-month return +21.5%, revenue growth +11.2%, net margin −2.6%, P/E 19.5×.

Short interest

Details →
Shares short3.2M−17.3% vs prior
Days to cover3.9Settled Sep 30
% of float9.0%
Short vol. 10d67.7%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Software & IT Services

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
FDSFactset Research Systems$287.18+0.23%+35.7%+6.4%20.3%18.0$10.21B
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PINSPinterest$21.40+4.24%+21.5%+18.2%−4.0%48.7$12.12BCompare
TEMTempus AI$70.93+2.38%+65.2%+21.6%1.5%—$12.88BCompare
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News about Factset Research Systems

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Third-Quarter Earnings Season Begins Next Week and May Deliver Very Good News for the MarketThe Motley Fool · 3d agoNeutralFactSet's Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase 6.3% Y/YZacks Investment Research · Sep 30, 2026▲ PositiveFactSet Research (FDS) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesZacks Investment Research · Sep 30, 2026NeutralZacks Industry Outlook Highlights FactSet, Verisk and TransUnionZacks Investment Research · Sep 22, 2026▲ PositiveFactSet Schedules Fourth Quarter 2026 Earnings CallGlobeNewswire Inc. · Sep 2, 2026Neutral

Quick answers

What does Factset Research Systems do?
FactSet provides financial data and portfolio analytics to the global investment community. The company aggregates data from third-party data suppliers, news sources, exchanges, brokerages, and contributors into its workstations.
What is FDS's market cap?
$10.21B, based on the Oct 9 close of $287.18.
What is FDS's P/E ratio?
18.0× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $565.97M.
Does Factset Research Systems pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $1.16 per share (ex-date Aug 31), an annualised yield of 1.62%.
How much of FDS is sold short?
3.2M shares, 9.0% of float, as of Sep 30, 2026.
What sector is FDS in?
Technology, in the Software & IT Services industry.

About Factset Research Systems

FactSet provides financial data and portfolio analytics to the global investment community. The company aggregates data from third-party data suppliers, news sources, exchanges, brokerages, and contributors into its workstations. In addition, it provides essential portfolio analytics that companies use to monitor portfolios and address reporting requirements. Buy-side clients (including wealth and corporate clients) account for over 80% of FactSet's annual subscription value. In 2015, the company acquired Portware, a provider of trade execution software. In 2017, it acquired BISAM, a risk management and performance measurement provider. In 2022, it completed its purchase of CUSIP Global Services.

HQ: Norwalk, CT12,694 employeesListed Jun 28, 1996factset.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology