Baron group discloses 7.79% FactSet Research stake (NYSE: FDS)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FactSet Research Systems Inc. has a significant shareholder group led by Baron Capital Group, Inc., BAMCO, Inc., Baron Capital Management, Inc., and Ronald Baron, which together report beneficial ownership of 2,888,845 shares of common stock, representing 7.79% of the class as of 12/31/2025.

The Baron entities report no sole voting or dispositive power, with shared voting power over 2,857,932 shares and shared dispositive power over 2,888,845 shares. The securities are described as held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of FactSet.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 20)

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

303075105

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 303075105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BAMCO INC /NY/

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,580,660.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,611,573.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,611,573.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.04 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO, IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 303075105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Baron Capital Group, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,857,932.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,888,845.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,888,845.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.79 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO, HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 303075105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Baron Capital Management, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 277,272.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 277,272.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

277,272.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0.75 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO, IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 303075105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Ronald Baron

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,857,932.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,888,845.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,888,845.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.79 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN, HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 45 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Baron Capital Group, Inc. ("BCG"), BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO"), Baron Capital Management, Inc. ("BCM"), Ronald Baron
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 767 Fifth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10153
(c)	Citizenship: BCG, BAMCO and BCM are New York corporations. Ronald Baron is a citizen of the United States.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 303075105
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2,888,845
(b)	Percent of class: 7.79 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 2,857,932
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,888,845
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The advisory clients of BAMCO and BCM have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the Issuer's common stock in their accounts. To the best of the Filing Persons' knowledge, no such person has such interest relating to more than 5% of the outstanding class of securities.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. BAMCO and BCM are subsidiaries of BCG. Ronald Baron owns a controlling interest in BCG.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. Please see Item 3.
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BAMCO INC /NY/

Signature:	/s/ Ronald Baron
Name/Title:	Chairman and CEO
Date:	02/17/2026

Baron Capital Group, Inc.

Signature:	/s/ Ronald Baron
Name/Title:	Chairman and CEO
Date:	02/17/2026

Baron Capital Management, Inc.

Signature:	/s/ Ronald Baron
Name/Title:	Chairman and CEO
Date:	02/17/2026

Ronald Baron

Signature:	/s/ Ronald Baron
Name/Title:	Individually
Date:	02/17/2026

FAQ

What percent of FactSet (FDS) shares does the Baron group report owning?

The Baron group reports beneficial ownership of 7.79% of FactSet’s common stock. This represents 2,888,845 shares, giving them a sizable but non‑controlling position in the company’s equity as disclosed in the amended Schedule 13G.

How many FactSet (FDS) shares does the Baron group control voting power over?

The Baron group reports shared voting power over 2,857,932 shares of FactSet common stock. They indicate no sole voting power, meaning voting decisions are exercised jointly over these shares rather than individually by any single reporting person.

Who are the reporting persons in this FactSet (FDS) Schedule 13G/A?

The filing lists Baron Capital Group, Inc., BAMCO, Inc., Baron Capital Management, Inc., and Ronald Baron as reporting persons. These entities and Ronald Baron together report their combined beneficial ownership and shared voting and dispositive powers over FactSet common stock.

Does the Baron group’s FactSet (FDS) stake seek to influence control of the company?

The reporting persons certify the FactSet shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. They state the holdings were not acquired for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer, consistent with a passive investment posture.

Who benefits from dividends and sale proceeds on the Baron group’s FactSet (FDS) shares?

The filing states that advisory clients of BAMCO and its affiliate have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from the FactSet common stock in their accounts. To the filers’ knowledge, no such client has an interest exceeding 5% of the class.

What dispositive power does the Baron group report over FactSet (FDS) shares?

The reporting persons disclose no sole dispositive power but shared dispositive power over 2,888,845 shares of FactSet common stock. Shared dispositive power means decisions about selling or otherwise disposing of these shares are made jointly rather than individually.