FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) — QMA analysis
Sector: Financial Services · Market cap: $7.6B · Price: $331.32 · Data as of 2026-10-23
A composite score of 54/100 places FactSet Research Systems Inc. in the neutral band, higher score than 82% of 22,734 tracked stocks. The highest-scoring layer is Fundamental value; the lowest is Insider activity.
What 6 data layers say about FDS
The composite fuses insiders, congressional trades, institutional 13F positions, fundamentals, momentum, seasonality and more into a single number.
| Layer | Score |
|---|---|
| Fundamental value (FVS) | 76/100 |
| Technical trend (TSS) | 49/100 |
| Relative strength (RS) | 47/100 |
| Momentum (USS) | 51/100 |
| Insider activity (IAS) | 18/100 |
| Off-exchange trading (FINRA) / large flows (WHS) | 55/100 |
What does the QMA model currently show for FactSet Research Systems Inc.?
The composite score is an entry point, not a signal. What matters is layer confluence — whether they point the same direction.
For FDS the layers diverge — some score high (Fundamental value), others low (Insider activity). The divergence is itself information: the model does not give a clear-cut picture. The score is an input into your own research, not a recommendation.
FDS insider & smart money activity
Over the recent period we record 18 reported insider purchases and 2 sales for FDS: predominance of reported purchases (by dollar value). A description of the data layer, not an instruction.
FDS seasonality
The historically strong window for FDS comes up November 1–28 with a hit rate of 85% and an average move of 3.7% (21 years of history).
Historical data does not guarantee future results.
FDS dividend
FactSet Research Systems Inc. currently carries a dividend yield of 1.36% and has paid for 28 years in a row (dividend aristocrat).
How FDS compares
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Frequently asked questions
What is the composite score for FDS stock?
54/100 (grade C) as of 2026-10-23, fusing 6 data layers. An analytical score, not advice.
Are insiders buying FDS stock?
Over the recent period, reported: purchases 18, sales 2 (purchases $3.43M, sales $1.69K). Insider activity: predominance of reported purchases (by dollar value) — a description of reported data, not a trade instruction.
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