Factset Research Systems (FDS) Cash from Operations (2009 - 2026)
Factset Research Systems' (FDS) quarterly Cash from Operations came in at $284.5 million in Q2 2026, up 12.09% on a YoY basis from $253.8 million in Q2 2025, and up 34.41% quarter-over-quarter from $211.7 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Factset Research Systems (FDS) Cash from Operations (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Factset Research Systems (FDS) has reported Cash from Operations for 18 consecutive years, with $284.5 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Cash from Operations rose 12.09% year-over-year to $284.5 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through May 2026 stood at $829.6 million (up 22.48% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $726.3 million, up 3.7% from the prior year.
- Cash from Operations grew to $284.5 million in Q2 2026 per FDS's latest filing, from $211.7 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Cash from Operations topped out at $284.5 million in Q2 2026 and bottomed at $86.4 million in Q4 2024.
- Historically, Cash from Operations has averaged $175.3 million across 5 years, with a median of $163.9 million in 2023.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2022 and 2024: Cash from Operations soared 46.24% in 2022, then plunged 44.33% in 2024.
- Over 5 years, Cash from Operations stood at $106.6 million in 2022, then jumped by 45.49% to $155.1 million in 2023, then slumped by 44.33% to $86.4 million in 2024, then soared by 40.42% to $121.3 million in 2025, then jumped by 134.59% to $284.5 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Cash from Operations over the past three periods registered $284.5 million, $211.7 million, and $121.3 million for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Cash from Operations (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S&P Global | 121.34 Bn | 117.20 Bn | 2.98 Bn | 1.44 Bn |
| 2 | Moodys | 81.34 Bn | 79.84 Bn | 1.67 Bn | 779.00 Mn |
| 3 | Msci | 39.85 Bn | 39.49 Bn | 717.10 Mn | 370.80 Mn |
| 4 | Verisk Analytics | 22.97 Bn | 22.42 Bn | 572.90 Mn | 366.00 Mn |
| 5 | Factset Research Systems | 9.48 Bn | 9.17 Bn | 310.73 Mn | 284.52 Mn |
| 6 | Morningstar | 7.30 Bn | 6.77 Bn | 423.90 Mn | 155.70 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 284.52 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 211.69 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 121.28 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 212.10 Mn |
| May 31, 2025 | 253.83 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 173.96 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 86.37 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 163.16 Mn |
| May 31, 2024 | 238.24 Mn |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 143.80 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 155.14 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 155.67 Mn |
| May 31, 2023 | 218.59 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 164.68 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 106.64 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 151.35 Mn |
| May 31, 2022 | 191.97 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 122.03 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2021 | 72.92 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 184.98 Mn |