FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) Dividend
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.55%, distributing $4.64 per share annually ($1.16 per quarter). The company operates in the Financial Services sector.
FDS dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $4.64 per share |
| Per Payment | $1.16 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 29, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 19, 2026 |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $299.35 |
What FDS pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 1.55% yield, $10,000 invested in FDS generates about $155.00 per year, or roughly $38.75 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $299.35, derived from the $4.64 annual dividend and the 1.55% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 3.3 | $15.50 | $3.88 |
| $5,000 | 16.7 | $77.50 | $19.38 |
| $10,000 | 33.4 | $155.00 | $38.75 |
| $25,000 | 83.5 | $387.50 | $96.88 |
| $100,000 | 334.1 | $1,550.00 | $387.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
FDS dividend payment schedule
FDS pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 29, 2026, with payment on September 19, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when FactSet Research Systems Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2026 | September 19, 2026 | $1.16 | Confirmed |
| November 29, 2026 | December 20, 2026 | $1.16 | Projected |
| March 1, 2027 | March 22, 2027 | $1.16 | Projected |
| May 29, 2027 | June 19, 2027 | $1.16 | Projected |
To collect a FDS dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How FDS's dividend compares
Across the 713 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.76%. FDS's 1.55% is 2.21 percentage points below that median, ranking 535th of 713 by yield.
Within Financial Services, where we track 119 names, the median yield is 7.17% — putting FDS below its sector.
What the numbers mean
Like most US dividend payers, FDS distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
FDS dividend FAQ
When is the next FDS ex-dividend date?
The next FDS ex-dividend date is August 29, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 19, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is FDS's dividend yield?
FDS currently yields 1.55%, based on $4.64 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does FDS pay dividends?
FDS pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $1.16 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of FDS generate?
At the current 1.55% yield, $10,000 invested in FDS would produce roughly $155.00 per year, or about $38.75 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is FDS a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. FDS is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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