How much cash does FactSet Research Systems generate?

FactSet Research Systems (FDS) generated $798.9M in operating cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What is FactSet Research Systems's free cash flow?

After $116.0M of capital expenditures, FactSet Research Systems's free cash flow was $682.9M over the trailing twelve months, up 20.9% year over year.

Where does FactSet Research Systems's cash flow data come from?

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FactSet Research Systems FDS Cash Flow Statement

Income Statement Balance Sheet Cash Flow Ratios Segments

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	TTM Q2 '26	TTM Q1 '26	TTM Q4 '25	TTM Q3 '25	TTM Q2 '25
Net income	$587.79M-2.0%	$599.6M+0.4%	$597.04M+12.0%	$532.92M-1.8%	$542.51M+0.7%
Depreciation and amortization	$171.4M+3.2%	$166.12M+5.3%	$157.69M+5.8%	$149.01M+5.9%	$140.66M+5.1%
Stock-based compensation	$70.41M+6.5%	$66.09M+7.9%	$61.23M-4.3%	$63.95M+2.0%	$62.68M-0.2%
Net cash from operating activities	$798.91M+5.0%	$761.17M+4.8%	$726.26M+7.2%	$677.32M+2.4%	$661.72M+4.8%
Capital expenditures	$116.04M+2.0%	$113.78M+4.6%	$108.81M+7.9%	$100.8M+4.0%	$96.91M+1.9%
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$5.79M-97.5%	$233.06M-33.1%	$348.26M0.0%	$348.26M+1.7%	$342.46M+197%
Net cash from investing activities	-$76.55M+68.5%	-$243.39M+38.0%	-$392.77M+4.0%	-$409.03M-2.5%	-$399.12M-51.1%
Dividends paid	$163.54M+0.9%	$162.14M+1.4%	$159.97M+1.4%	$157.7M+1.5%	$155.34M+1.6%
Repurchases of common stock	$490.25M+25.2%	$391.57M+30.3%	$300.46M+16.8%	$257.16M+8.9%	$236.21M+5.4%
Proceeds from issuance of debt	$498.41M-33.4%	$748.41M-6.8%	$803.41M0.0%	$803.41M+163%	$305M+455%
Repayments of debt	$605M-18.5%	$742.5M-7.8%	$805M0.0%	$805M+148%	$325M+30.0%
Net cash from financing activities	-$748.94M-35.5%	-$552.79M-27.9%	-$432.35M-13.2%	-$381.8M-2.7%	-$371.69M+23.6%
Net increase (decrease) in cash	——	——	——	——	——
Free cash flow	$682.87M+5.5%	$647.39M+4.8%	$617.45M+7.1%	$576.52M+2.1%	$564.82M+5.3%

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How much cash does FactSet Research Systems generate?: FactSet Research Systems (FDS) generated $798.9M in operating cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
What is FactSet Research Systems's free cash flow?: After $116.0M of capital expenditures, FactSet Research Systems's free cash flow was $682.9M over the trailing twelve months, up 20.9% year over year.
Where does FactSet Research Systems's cash flow data come from?: Every line is extracted from FactSet Research Systems's SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q) and tagged in XBRL. Switch between quarterly, annual, and trailing-twelve-month views, or open any line for its full history and peer comparisons.