FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) Free Cash Flow CAGR:20.90%(TTM)
Free cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history.
Over longer horizons, FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s Free Cash Flow CAGR averages 7.57% over 3 years and 7.05% over 5 years.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. Free cash flow CAGR measures how FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s cash generation has grown. FCF represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
FDS Free Cash Flow CAGR Chart
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS)
FDS Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
FDS Free Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start FCF | End FCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $614.66M | $617.45M | +$2.80M | +0.46% | +0.46% |
| 2024 | $584.79M | $614.66M | +$29.87M | +5.11% | +5.11% |
| 2023 | $487.12M | $584.79M | +$97.67M | +20.05% | +20.05% |
| 2022 | $493.90M | $487.12M | $-6.78M | -1.37% | -1.37% |
| 2021 | $428.20M | $493.90M | +$65.70M | +15.34% | +15.34% |
| 2020 | $367.77M | $428.20M | +$60.43M | +16.43% | +16.43% |
| 2019 | $352.15M | $367.77M | +$15.62M | +4.44% | +4.44% |
| 2018 | $283.67M | $352.15M | +$68.48M | +24.14% | +24.14% |
| 2017 | $283.40M | $283.67M | +$265.00K | +0.09% | +0.09% |
| 2016 | $280.76M | $283.40M | +$2.64M | +0.94% | +0.94% |
| 2015 | $247.28M | $280.76M | +$33.48M | +13.54% | +13.54% |
| 2014 | $251.29M | $247.28M | $-4.01M | -1.60% | -1.60% |
| 2013 | $209.44M | $251.29M | +$41.85M | +19.98% | +19.98% |
| 2012 | $177.79M | $209.44M | +$31.65M | +17.80% | +17.80% |
| 2011 | $190.31M | $177.79M | $-12.52M | -6.58% | -6.58% |
| 2010 | $183.73M | $190.31M | +$6.58M | +3.58% | +3.58% |
| 2009 | $107.34M | $183.73M | +$76.39M | +71.16% | +71.16% |
| 2008 | $116.66M | $107.34M | $-9.31M | -7.98% | -7.98% |
| 2007 | $97.13M | $116.66M | +$19.52M | +20.10% | +20.10% |
| 2006 | $72.41M | $97.13M | +$24.72M | +34.14% | +34.14% |
| 2005 | $44.62M | $72.41M | +$27.79M | +62.27% | +62.27% |
| 2004 | $66.25M | $44.62M | $-21.63M | -32.65% | -32.65% |
| 2003 | $56.67M | $66.25M | +$9.58M | +16.90% | +16.90% |
| 2002 | $19.46M | $56.67M | +$37.21M | +191.17% | +191.17% |
| 2001 | $19.26M | $19.46M | +$205.00K | +1.06% | +1.06% |
| 2000 | $9.10M | $19.26M | +$10.16M | +111.64% | +111.64% |
| 1999 | $9.30M | $9.10M | $-200.00K | -2.15% | -2.15% |
| 1998 | $11.20M | $9.30M | $-1.90M | -16.96% | -16.96% |
| 1997 | $4.00M | $11.20M | +$7.20M | +180.00% | +180.00% |
Quarterly Free Cash Flow: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $185.69M | +105.3% | +23.6% |
| Q1 2025 | $90.44M | -49.2% | +49.5% |
| Q4 2025 | $178.13M | -22.1% | +29.8% |
| Q3 2025 | $228.60M | +52.2% | +5.4% |
| Q2 2025 | $150.22M | +148.3% | +23.3% |
| Q1 2024 | $60.50M | -55.9% | -56.4% |
| Q4 2024 | $137.20M | -36.7% | -12.2% |
| Q3 2024 | $216.90M | +78.0% | +12.6% |
| Q2 2024 | $121.88M | -12.1% | -17.2% |
| Q1 2023 | $138.68M | -11.3% | +56.4% |
| Q4 2023 | $156.31M | -18.8% | +14.8% |
| Q3 2023 | $192.58M | +30.8% | +9.1% |
| Q2 2023 | $147.22M | +66.0% | +33.8% |
| Q1 2022 | $88.68M | -34.9% | +37.8% |
| Q4 2022 | $136.15M | -22.9% | -20.4% |
| Q3 2022 | $176.57M | +60.4% | +45.1% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
About FactSet Research Systems Inc.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a financial intelligence firm providing a comprehensive suite of integrated data and analytical software. The company serves the global investment community, with its operations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. FactSet delivers critical insights and information through specialized workflow solutions covering research, analytics, and trading, complemented by its content, technology platforms, and wealth management resources. Its diverse clientele includes portfolio managers, investment banks, asset managers, wealth advisors, corporate entities, and various other financial sector organizations. FactSet was established in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- CEO
- Sanoke Viswanathan