FactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
FactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.88x as of February 2026. Free cash flow of $185.69 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($211.69 Million). Read how much debt does FactSet Research Systems Inc carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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FactSet Research Systems Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1996–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for FactSet Research Systems Inc across 30 annual periods. Explore FactSet Research Systems Inc capex to cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for FactSet Research Systems Inc (1996–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for FactSet Research Systems Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see FDS stock market capitalisation.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.85x | $617.45 Million | $726.26 Million | $108.81 Million | ▼ -3.1% |
| 2024 | 0.88x | $614.66 Million | $700.34 Million | $85.68 Million | ▼ -3.1% |
| 2023 | 0.91x | $584.79 Million | $645.57 Million | $60.79 Million | ▲ +0.1% |
| 2022 | 0.90x | $487.12 Million | $538.28 Million | $51.16 Million | ▲ +1.7% |
| 2021 | 0.89x | $493.90 Million | $555.23 Million | $61.33 Million | ▲ +5.1% |
| 2020 | 0.85x | $428.20 Million | $505.84 Million | $77.64 Million | ▼ -1.7% |
| 2019 | 0.86x | $367.77 Million | $427.14 Million | $59.37 Million | ▼ -5.7% |
| 2018 | 0.91x | $352.15 Million | $385.67 Million | $33.52 Million | ▲ +3.2% |
| 2017 | 0.88x | $283.67 Million | $320.53 Million | $36.86 Million | ▲ +3.4% |
| 2016 | 0.86x | $283.40 Million | $331.14 Million | $47.74 Million | ▼ -6.6% |
| 2015 | 0.92x | $280.76 Million | $306.44 Million | $25.68 Million | ▼ -1.8% |
| 2014 | 0.93x | $247.28 Million | $265.02 Million | $17.74 Million | ▲ +0.2% |
| 2013 | 0.93x | $251.29 Million | $269.81 Million | $18.52 Million | ▲ +3.2% |
| 2012 | 0.90x | $209.44 Million | $231.97 Million | $22.52 Million | ▲ +5.2% |
| 2011 | 0.86x | $177.79 Million | $207.14 Million | $29.34 Million | ▼ -4.8% |
| 2010 | 0.90x | $190.31 Million | $211.08 Million | $20.77 Million | ▲ +2.0% |
| 2009 | 0.88x | $183.73 Million | $207.77 Million | $24.04 Million | ▲ +17.9% |
| 2008 | 0.75x | $107.34 Million | $143.12 Million | $35.78 Million | ▲ +0.2% |
| 2007 | 0.75x | $116.66 Million | $155.91 Million | $39.25 Million | ▼ -6.9% |
| 2006 | 0.80x | $97.13 Million | $120.82 Million | $23.69 Million | ▲ +4.7% |
| 2005 | 0.77x | $72.41 Million | $94.35 Million | $21.93 Million | ▲ +41.8% |
| 2004 | 0.54x | $44.62 Million | $82.46 Million | $37.84 Million | ▼ -39.0% |
| 2003 | 0.89x | $66.25 Million | $74.71 Million | $8.46 Million | ▲ +4.4% |
| 2002 | 0.85x | $56.67 Million | $66.69 Million | $10.02 Million | ▲ +116.6% |
| 2001 | 0.39x | $19.46 Million | $49.61 Million | $30.14 Million | ▼ -37.7% |
| 2000 | 0.63x | $19.26 Million | $30.56 Million | $11.30 Million | ▲ +77.3% |
| 1999 | 0.36x | $9.10 Million | $25.60 Million | $16.50 Million | ▼ -18.6% |
| 1998 | 0.44x | $9.30 Million | $21.30 Million | $12.00 Million | ▼ -33.7% |
| 1997 | 0.66x | $11.20 Million | $17.00 Million | $5.80 Million | ▲ +71.3% |
| 1996 | 0.38x | $4.00 Million | $10.40 Million | $6.40 Million | — |