Factset Research Systems (FDS) Share-based Compensation (2009 - 2026)
Factset Research Systems' (FDS) quarterly Share-based Compensation came in at $22.2 million in Q2 2026, up 30.57% on a YoY basis from $17.0 million in Q2 2025, and up 6.47% quarter-over-quarter from $20.9 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Factset Research Systems (FDS) Share-based Compensation (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Factset Research Systems (FDS) has reported Share-based Compensation for 18 consecutive years, with $22.2 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Share-based Compensation rose 30.57% year-over-year to $22.2 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through May 2026 stood at $75.6 million (up 18.25% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $61.2 million, down 3.58% from the prior year.
- Share-based Compensation advanced to $22.2 million in Q2 2026 per FDS's latest filing, from $20.9 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Share-based Compensation topped out at $22.2 million in Q2 2026 and bottomed at $12.2 million in Q4 2022.
- Historically, Share-based Compensation has averaged $16.3 million across 5 years, with a median of $16.1 million in 2024.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2022 and 2025: Share-based Compensation surged 41.11% in 2022, then declined 16.19% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Share-based Compensation stood at $12.2 million in 2022, then climbed by 17.54% to $14.3 million in 2023, then slipped by 5.02% to $13.6 million in 2024, then jumped by 35.79% to $18.5 million in 2025, then grew by 20.37% to $22.2 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Share-based Compensation over the past three periods registered $22.2 million, $20.9 million, and $18.5 million for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Share-based Compensation (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S&P Global | 121.34 Bn | 117.20 Bn | 2.98 Bn | 56.00 Mn |
| 2 | Moodys | 81.34 Bn | 79.84 Bn | 1.67 Bn | 41.00 Mn |
| 3 | Msci | 39.85 Bn | 39.49 Bn | 717.10 Mn | 25.40 Mn |
| 4 | Verisk Analytics | 22.97 Bn | 22.42 Bn | 572.90 Mn | 14.70 Mn |
| 5 | Factset Research Systems | 9.48 Bn | 9.17 Bn | 310.73 Mn | 22.22 Mn |
| 6 | Morningstar | 7.30 Bn | 6.77 Bn | 423.90 Mn | 27.30 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 22.22 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 20.87 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 18.46 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 14.08 Mn |
| May 31, 2025 | 17.02 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 16.55 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 13.59 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 16.79 Mn |
| May 31, 2024 | 15.75 Mn |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 16.65 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 14.31 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 17.67 Mn |
| May 31, 2023 | 16.87 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 15.33 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 12.18 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 15.40 Mn |
| May 31, 2022 | 14.67 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 15.54 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2021 | 10.40 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 11.71 Mn |