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). Explore FDS capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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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. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see cash flow conversion of FactSet Research Systems Inc.
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. Check FDS cash reinvestment to operating cash ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| 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 | — |