FactSet Research Systems (FDS)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $282.27 | Market Cap: $10.7 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Financial Exchanges & Data
FactSet Research Systems (FDS)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $282.27Market Cap: $10.7 BilSector: FinancialsIndustry: Financial Exchanges & Data
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, Cloud Computing, and Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Wealth Management Technology, Show more. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, Cloud Computing, and Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Wealth Management Technology, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
FDS Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. FactSet Research Systems experienced a significant stock price decrease of over 10% on September 19, 2025, falling from $336.04 to $301.23.
2. The company's shares were down a considerable 25% in the month leading up to September 20, 2025, marking a difficult period for the stock.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| FDS Return | 25% | 47% | -17% | 20% | 2% | -41% | 10% |
| Peers Return | 30% | 60% | -23% | 37% | 10% | -8% | 121% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| FDS Win Rate | 58% | 83% | 50% | 67% | 42% | 10% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 58% | 65% | 42% | 63% | 53% | 52% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| FDS Max Drawdown | -24% | -11% | -28% | -4% | -17% | -47% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -35% | -11% | -40% | -9% | -12% | -21% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: CBOE, TW, MKTX, DFIN, SPGI. See FDS Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | FDS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -28.7% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 40.2% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 881 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -33.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 50.9% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 72 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -22.4% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 28.9% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 133 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -54.9% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 121.6% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 361 days | 1480 days |
Compare to CBOE, TW, MKTX, DFIN, SPGI
In The Past
FactSet Research Systems's stock fell -28.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/29/2021. A -28.7% loss requires a 40.2% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to FDS. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
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| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.1% | 0.1% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | -0.1% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.0% |
| 09262025 | FDS | FactSet Research Systems | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -3.6% | -3.6% | -12.5% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.1% | 0.1% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | -0.1% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.0% |
| 09262025 | FDS | FactSet Research Systems | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -3.6% | -3.6% | -12.5% |
Research & Analysis
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Comparison Analyses
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 8312025 | 10222025 | 10-K 8/31/2025 |
| 5312025 | 7032025 | 10-Q 5/31/2025 |
| 2282025 | 4042025 | 10-Q 2/28/2025 |
| 11302024 | 1082025 | 10-Q 11/30/2024 |
| 8312024 | 10292024 | 10-K 8/31/2024 |
| 5312024 | 7032024 | 10-Q 5/31/2024 |
| 2292024 | 4032024 | 10-Q 2/29/2024 |
| 11302023 | 1052024 | 10-Q 11/30/2023 |
| 8312023 | 10272023 | 10-K 8/31/2023 |
| 5312023 | 7032023 | 10-Q 5/31/2023 |
| 2282023 | 4032023 | 10-Q 2/28/2023 |
| 11302022 | 1052023 | 10-Q 11/30/2022 |
| 8312022 | 10212022 | 10-K 8/31/2022 |
| 5312022 | 7012022 | 10-Q 5/31/2022 |
| 2282022 | 4042022 | 10-Q 2/28/2022 |
| 11302021 | 1032022 | 10-Q 11/30/2021 |
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