Factset Research Systems (FDS) Dividend Coverage Ratio (2009 - 2026)
Factset Research Systems' (FDS) quarterly Dividend Coverage Ratio came in at 3.14 in Q2 2026, down 16.37% on a YoY basis from 3.76 in Q2 2025, and down 3.2% quarter-over-quarter from 3.25 in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Factset Research Systems (FDS) Dividend Coverage Ratio (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Factset Research Systems (FDS) has reported Dividend Coverage Ratio for 18 consecutive years, with 3.14 the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Dividend Coverage Ratio fell 16.37% year-over-year to 3.14; the trailing twelve-month figure through May 2026 stood at 3.44 (up 1.92% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was 3.73, up 4.69% from the prior year.
- Dividend Coverage Ratio fell to 3.14 in Q2 2026 per FDS's latest filing, from 3.25 in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Dividend Coverage Ratio topped out at 4.26 in Q2 2024 and bottomed at 1.75 in Q3 2023.
- Historically, Dividend Coverage Ratio has averaged 3.45 across 5 years, with a median of 3.69 in 2025.
- The widest YoY moves for Dividend Coverage Ratio: up 63.79% in 2023, down 43.71% in 2023.
- Over 5 years, Dividend Coverage Ratio stood at 4.06 in 2022, then dropped by 1.34% to 4.01 in 2023, then decreased by 4.66% to 3.82 in 2024, then slipped by 3.61% to 3.68 in 2025, then retreated by 14.67% to 3.14 in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Dividend Coverage Ratio over the past three periods registered 3.14, 3.25, and 3.68 for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Div. Cover (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S&P Global | 124.03 Bn | 119.89 Bn | 2.98 Bn | 4.45 |
| 2 | Moodys | 82.83 Bn | 81.34 Bn | 1.67 Bn | 4.65 |
| 3 | Msci | 40.50 Bn | 40.15 Bn | 717.10 Mn | 2.28 |
| 4 | Verisk Analytics | 23.26 Bn | 22.71 Bn | 572.90 Mn | 3.50 |
| 5 | Factset Research Systems | 10.11 Bn | 9.81 Bn | 310.73 Mn | 3.14 |
| 6 | Morningstar | 7.50 Bn | 6.97 Bn | 423.90 Mn | 5.72 |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 3.14 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 3.25 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 3.68 |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 3.69 |
| May 31, 2025 | 3.76 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3.66 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 3.82 |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 2.27 |
| May 31, 2024 | 4.26 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 3.80 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 4.01 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 1.75 |
| May 31, 2023 | 3.97 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 3.89 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 4.06 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 3.11 |
| May 31, 2022 | 2.43 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 3.57 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | 3.51 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 3.28 |