Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.17
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
26.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
27 years
FDS Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
27 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.3% and trend is rising.
FDS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$4.17
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak27 years
3Y CAGR7.5%
5Y CAGR7.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.7%
Total Shareholder Yield5.5%
1Y Total Return-46.9%
5Y Total Return-25.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,40610Y ago$16,08020Y ago$61,823
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FDS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
FDS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
FactSet Research Systems Inc. distributes 26.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FDS has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.5% and 5-year CAGR of 7.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FDS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 3.7% buyback yield, 5.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -25.9%, with dividends contributing 6.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,080 today.
FDS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$19.66
Avg/Payment$0.9830
Latest Change+5.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $1.1600 | ↑ +5.5% | 1.82% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $1.1000 | — | 2.03% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $1.1000 | — | 1.57% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $1.1000 | — | 1.15% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $1.1000 | ↑ +5.8% | 92.09% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $1.0400 | — | 90.09% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $1.0400 | — | 83.56% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $1.0400 | — | 95.54% | Sep 19, 2024 |
FDS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
26.8% payout
Streak
27Y
7.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.5%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd FDSFactSet Research Sys… | $8.2B | 1.9% | 26.8% | 27 | Sustainable |
 MSCIMSCI Inc. | $42.3B | 1.2% | 46.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $75.8B | 1.4% | 33.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
 SPGIS&P Global Inc. | $121.6B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 41 | Sustainable |
 MCOMoody's Corporation | $79.9B | 0.9% | 28.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
1st  TRIThomson Reuters Corp… | $34.3B | 3.0% | 70.1% | 32 | Watch |
 VRSKVerisk Analytics, In… | $22.8B | 1.0% | 27.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
FDS Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.26 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $4.34 | 5.9% | 4 | $15.55 | 27.9% | 3.58x | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $4.10 | 7.0% | 4 | $13.91 | 29.5% | 3.39x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $3.83 | 9.7% | 4 | $12.04 | 31.8% | 3.14x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $3.49 | 8.0% | 4 | $10.25 | 34.0% | 2.94x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $3.23 | 6.6% | 4 | $10.36 | 31.2% | 3.21x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $3.03 | 8.2% | 4 | $9.65 | 31.4% | 3.18x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $2.80 | 12.9% | 4 | $9.08 | 30.8% | 3.24x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $2.48 | 13.8% | 4 | $6.78 | 36.6% | 2.73x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $2.18 | 12.4% | 4 | $6.51 | 33.5% | 2.99x | 0.7% |
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FDS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FDS stock.
How much dividend does FDS pay per share?
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FDS's next ex-dividend date?
FDS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FDS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FDS's dividend safe?
FDS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.8% and FCF payout ratio of +22.6%. With 27 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is FDS a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, FactSet Research Systems Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 27 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FDS pay dividends?
FactSet Research Systems Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FDS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FDS five years ago would be worth approximately $7,406 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FDS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FDS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.