FactSet Research Systems Inc.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) Shares Outstanding — Overview
Basic and diluted weighted average shares, YoY change, float context, and historical trend from SEC filings and FMP.
FDS · shares outstanding · updated Jun 8, 2026
Key metrics
as of Aug 31, 2025Shares Outstanding Growth Rate
CAGR · weighted avg basic sharesNegative CAGR typically indicates share buyback or retirement activity. Interpret alongside Splits and Financials tabs. Splits / Financials
Shares outstanding history
Annual shares outstanding by year
Financial Services sector shares outstanding comparison
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Understanding Shares Outstanding
Basic · Diluted · FloatWhat Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) shares outstanding is the total number of issued shares held by shareholders — the basis for Basic EPS and market capitalization. As of August 31, 2025, FactSet Research Systems Inc. reports 37.9M basic shares outstanding (weighted average).
Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding
FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s basic shares outstanding (37.9M) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (38.4M) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +1.22%.
Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)
FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s float is 36.3M (99.6% of total shares outstanding) — shares freely available for public trading, excluding insider-held and restricted shares.
ⓘ Float data from /shares-float reflects the most recent SEC filing period-end. The weighted average shares (from /income-statement) may differ — this is a normal reporting window difference, not a data error.
FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · USD
About shares outstanding & methodology
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) shares outstanding history from 2006 to 2025. Shares outstanding can be defined as the total number of shares held by all shareholders — including institutional investors, retail investors, and company insiders — assuming conversion of all convertible debt, securities, warrants, and options. This metric excludes the company's treasury shares.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 were 37.9M, a 0.35% decline year-over-year. FactSet Research Systems Inc. FY 2025 shares outstanding were 37.9M, a -0.35% decline from FY 2024.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a leading company operating in the Financial Services sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of -0.8% — is a key signal for investors evaluating capital return policy, EPS accretion, and long-term shareholder value creation.
Frequently asked questions
FDS shares outstanding · 4 questionsAs of August 31, 2025, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) has approximately 37.9M basic shares outstanding and 38.4M diluted shares outstanding. This represents a -0.35% year-over-year change from FY 2024 (38.1M). FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s declining share count is primarily driven by its share buyback program. For the complete historical data table, see the history table above.
▸ Data: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · weighted average basis · FactSet Research Systems Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-08