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FDS (NYSE) - Dividend History and Outstanding Shares

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Outstanding Shares

Outstanding Shares 10 Years Trend: the Outstanding Shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS) are shrinking at a rate of -0.87% per year on average over the last 10 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -60.00%. This correlation quantifies the strength and direction of the relationship between stock splits, issuing new shares, and share buybacks.

Growth Rate: -0.87% / Correlation: -60.00%: Investors prefer a decreasing number of outstanding shares as it can enhance EPS, increase the demand for shares and demonstrate management's commitment to shareholder value.

Stock Splits: Last Stock Split 2005-02-07 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth
2023 38.78 -0.33%
2022 38.91 +0.71%
2021 38.64 -0.14%
2020 38.7 +0.29%
2019 38.59 -0.57%
2018 38.81 -2.2%
2017 39.68 -1.05%
2016 40.1 -4.67%
2015 42.06 -0.65%
2014 42.34 -3.27%
2013 43.77 -2.69%
2012 44.98 -2.43%
2011 46.1 -2.91%
2010 47.49 -2.84%
2009 48.88 -0.41%
2008 49.08 -3.03%
2007 50.61 -0.92%
2006 51.08 +2.03%
2005 50.06 +0.07%
2004 50.02 -6.16%
2003 53.31 -31.74%
2002 78.1 +50.39%
2001 51.93 -0.54%
2000 52.22 +10.06%
1999 47.44 +4.52%
1998 45.39 +5.22%
1997 43.14 +0.52%
1996 42.91

Dividend Yields & Ratings

Overall Dividend Rating 7.01
Dividends Paid TTM 3.83 Yield TTM 0.84%
Dividends Paid Average 5y 3.28 Yield Average 5y 0.72%
Growth Rate 5y 7.07% Yield on Cost 5y 1.71%
Payout Consistency all time 99.5% First Payout 1999-02-24
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Last 25 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Date Period Dividend Rate Growth
2023-11-29 Quarterly 0.98
2023-08-30 Quarterly 0.98
2023-05-30 Quarterly 0.98 10.1%
2023-02-27 Quarterly 0.89
2022-11-29 Quarterly 0.89
2022-08-30 Quarterly 0.89
2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.89 8.5%
2022-02-25 Quarterly 0.82
2021-11-29 Quarterly 0.82
2021-08-30 Quarterly 0.82
2021-05-27 Quarterly 0.82 6.5%
2021-02-25 Quarterly 0.77
2020-11-27 Quarterly 0.77
2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.77
2020-05-28 Quarterly 0.77 6.9%
2020-02-27 Quarterly 0.72
2019-11-27 Quarterly 0.72
2019-08-29 Quarterly 0.72
2019-05-30 Quarterly 0.72 12.5%
2019-02-27 Quarterly 0.64
2018-11-29 Quarterly 0.64
2018-08-30 Quarterly 0.64
2018-05-30 Quarterly 0.64 14.3%
2018-02-27 Quarterly 0.56
2017-11-29 Quarterly 0.56
Dividends, a critical component of investing, offer insights into FactSet Research Systems Inc financial health:

  • FDS`s 0.84% Dividend Yield is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 3.83 USD by the current stock price.
  • 1.71% Yield on Cost is a metric for long-term investors, reflecting the current dividend yield of 0.84% compared to a 5-Year old purchase price. This metric helps investors assess the income growth potential of their investments over time.
  • The 99.5% Payout Consistency of FDS Dividends gauges Stability (Values above 80%) or Fragility (Values under 60%).
  • The Average Dividend Growth Rate of 7.07% per year in the last 5-Years showcases FDS`s commitment to shareholders. Steady or increasing dividends over time can be a sign of a healthy financial outlook.
As an investor, understanding the dividend-related metrics of FDS FactSet Research Systems Inc is essential for building a balanced and income-generating portfolio.

The Overall Dividend Rating of 7.01 is quantified on a scale from 0 to +10.
Ratings surpassing 5 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 7.5 are exceptionally strong. The calculations includes the above mentioned: Yield, Yield on Cost, Consistency of Dividend Payment and Growth Rate/CAGR over time.