Factset Research Systems (FDS) Shares Outstanding (2009 - 2026)
Factset Research Systems' (FDS) quarterly Shares Outstanding (Entity) came in at $35.8 million in Q2 2026, down 5.5% on a YoY basis from $37.9 million in Q2 2025, and down 2.36% quarter-over-quarter from $36.6 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Factset Research Systems (FDS) Shares Outstanding (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Factset Research Systems (FDS) has reported Shares Outstanding (Entity) for 18 consecutive years, with $35.8 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Shares Outstanding (Entity) fell 5.5% year-over-year to $35.8 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through May 2026 stood at $35.8 million (down 5.5% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $37.6 million, down 0.81% from the prior year.
- Shares Outstanding (Entity) declined to $35.8 million in Q2 2026 per FDS's latest filing, from $36.6 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Shares Outstanding (Entity) topped out at $38.3 million in Q1 2023 and bottomed at $35.8 million in Q2 2026.
- Historically, Shares Outstanding (Entity) has averaged $37.8 million across 5 years, with a median of $38.0 million in 2023.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2022 and 2026: Shares Outstanding (Entity) grew 1.17% in 2022, then decreased 5.5% in 2026.
- Over 5 years, Shares Outstanding (Entity) stood at $38.2 million in 2022, then declined by 0.4% to $38.1 million in 2023, then retreated by 0.03% to $38.0 million in 2024, then slipped by 2.12% to $37.2 million in 2025, then fell by 3.94% to $35.8 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Shares Outstanding (Entity) over the past three periods registered $35.8 million, $36.6 million, and $37.2 million for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Shares Outstanding (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S&P Global | 121.34 Bn | 117.20 Bn | 2.98 Bn | 295.40 Mn |
| 2 | Moodys | 81.34 Bn | 79.84 Bn | 1.67 Bn | 174.10 Mn |
| 3 | Msci | 39.85 Bn | 39.49 Bn | 717.10 Mn | 72.80 Mn |
| 4 | Verisk Analytics | 22.97 Bn | 22.42 Bn | 572.90 Mn | 130.76 Mn |
| 5 | Factset Research Systems | 9.48 Bn | 9.17 Bn | 310.73 Mn | 36.12 Mn |
| 6 | Morningstar | 7.30 Bn | 6.77 Bn | 423.90 Mn | 37.80 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 36.12 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 36.93 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 37.41 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 37.92 Mn |
| May 31, 2025 | 37.91 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 38.02 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 38.01 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 38.06 Mn |
| May 31, 2024 | 38.09 Mn |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 38.10 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 38.02 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 38.19 Mn |
| May 31, 2023 | 38.28 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 38.28 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 38.12 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 37.86 Mn |
| May 31, 2022 | 37.93 Mn |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 37.84 Mn |
| Nov 30, 2021 | 37.68 Mn |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 37.86 Mn |