FDS
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FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) closed at $227.58 as of 2026-05-01, trading 42.4% below its 200-week moving average of $394.95. This places FDS in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -43.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.93 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1509 weeks of data, FDS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought FDS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +30.9%.
With a market cap of $8.3 billion, FDS is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.1%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 28.1%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 3.9x book value.
Over the past 28.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in FDS would have grown to $5460, compared to $1342 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.8% vs 9.4% for the index — confirming FDS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 8.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: FDS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After FDS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying FDS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +30.4% after 12 months (median +37.0%), compared to +9.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +111.1% vs +28.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment FDS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
FDS has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +30.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1997 | Jun 1997 | 1 | 1.7% | +55.3% | +6578.8% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 4 | 5.6% | -1.2% | +1723.9% |
| Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 | 1 | 1.9% | +30.4% | +1442.6% |
| Jul 2002 | Nov 2002 | 21 | 24.4% | +71.0% | +1543.2% |
| Dec 2002 | Mar 2003 | 14 | 17.5% | +51.9% | +1479.4% |
| Sep 2008 | Apr 2009 | 29 | 30.1% | +36.7% | +484.1% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 4 | 2.3% | +47.5% | +460.2% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 0.7% | -44.5% | -44.5% |
| Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 | 2 | 0.8% | N/A | -45.1% |
| Jul 2025 | Ongoing | 41+ | 51.8% | Ongoing | -45.1% |
| Average | 12 | — | +30.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FDS below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) is trading 42.4% below its 200-week moving average of $394.95. The current price is $227.58.
What is FDS's 200-week moving average price?
FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $394.95 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when FDS drops below its 200-week moving average?
FDS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +30.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 12 weeks on average.
Is FDS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about FDS as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 38. Free cash flow yield is 7.1%. Return on equity is 28.1%. Price-to-book is 3.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does FDS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 28.9 years, $100 invested in FDS would have grown to $5460, compared to $1342 for the S&P 500. That's 14.8% annualized vs 9.4% for the index. FDS has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does FDS pay a dividend?
Yes. FactSet Research Systems Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 193.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01