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How Factset Research Systems (FDS) makes money
Factset Research Systems (FDS) made $635M of revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26). Americas brought in $414M (65%); EMEA brought in $155M (24%); Asia Pacific brought in $65.6M (10%). Of every dollar of revenue, 25¢ was left as operating profit, 19¢ was left as net earnings.
Drawing the Sankey…
Revenue by segment, Q4 FY26
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | $414M | 65.3% | +2% | — |
| EMEA | $155M | 24.4% | +2% | — |
| Asia Pacific | $65.6M | 10.3% | +3% | — |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q4 FY26 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $635M | 100.0% |
| Operating profit | $157M | 24.7% |
| Income tax | $23.2M | 3.7% |
| Net earnings | $121M | 19.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $205M | 32.3% |
| Free cash flow | $177M | 27.9% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY26 | $635M | +6% |
| Q3 FY26 | $623M | +6% |
| Q2 FY26 | $611M | +7% |
| Q1 FY26 | $608M | +7% |
| Q4 FY25 | $597M | +6% |
| Q3 FY25 | $586M | +6% |
| Q2 FY25 | $571M | +4% |
From Factset Research Systems' 10-K filed Oct 20, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does Factset Research Systems make money?
Factset Research Systems (FDS) made $635M of revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26). Americas brought in $414M (65%); EMEA brought in $155M (24%); Asia Pacific brought in $65.6M (10%). Of every dollar of revenue, 25¢ was left as operating profit, 19¢ was left as net earnings.
What is Factset Research Systems' biggest business?
Americas: $414M in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026, 65% of revenue.
What is Factset Research Systems' profit margin?
Net earnings were $121M, 19.1% of revenue, in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026; the operating margin was 24.7%.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.