BlackRock discloses 7.2% passive stake in FactSet (FDS) common stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 2,677,198 shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc. common stock, representing 7.2% of the outstanding class as of the reported date. BlackRock reports sole voting power over 2,545,111 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,677,198 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

The filing explains that these holdings reflect positions held by certain BlackRock business units, and that various underlying clients have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds, with no single client holding more than five percent of FactSet’s total common shares. BlackRock certifies that the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of FactSet.

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BlackRock discloses a 7.2% passive stake in FactSet.

BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 2,677,198 shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc. common stock, or 7.2% of the class. The filing states that the shares are held through certain BlackRock business units on behalf of multiple underlying investors, consistent with its role as an asset manager.

The certification language specifies that the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not with the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of FactSet. Voting and dispositive authority are described as solely held by BlackRock for 2,545,111 and 2,677,198 shares, respectively, while economic interests ultimately belong to various clients, none exceeding five percent of FactSet’s outstanding common shares.

As a Schedule 13G/A, this reflects a passive ownership disclosure rather than an activist move. Future ownership levels and any shift to a different filing status would be reflected in subsequent beneficial ownership reports covering periods after 12/31/2025.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

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

BlackRock, 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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,545,111.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,677,198.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,677,198.00

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)

7.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

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: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 303075105
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2677198
(b)	Percent of class: 7.2 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 2545111
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2677198
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
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. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
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. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
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.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	01/21/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What percentage of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) does BlackRock currently report owning?

BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 7.2% of the common stock of FactSet Research Systems Inc., corresponding to 2,677,198 shares.

How many FactSet (FDS) shares does BlackRock have voting and dispositive power over?

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 2,545,111 FactSet common shares and sole dispositive power over 2,677,198 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

Is BlackRock’s stake in FactSet (FDS) reported as passive or for control purposes?

BlackRock certifies that the FactSet shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of FactSet, consistent with a Schedule 13G passive filing.

Who ultimately benefits from BlackRock’s holdings in FactSet (FDS)?

The filing states that various persons have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from the FactSet common stock held by BlackRock’s business units, and that no one person’s interest exceeds five percent of FactSet’s total outstanding common shares.

What is the date of the ownership information in BlackRock’s amended Schedule 13G for FactSet (FDS)?

The date of the event requiring the filing is listed as 12/31/2025, and the reported ownership figures, including the 2,677,198 shares and 7.2% stake, are as of that date.

What type of Schedule 13G filing did BlackRock submit for FactSet (FDS)?

BlackRock filed Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13G for FactSet Research Systems Inc., identifying itself as a HC (parent holding company or control person) and reporting beneficial ownership above five percent of the common stock.