Best Dividend Aristocrats For November 2026

Dividend Aristocrats underperformed SPY in September but rebounded sharply in October, narrowing the YTD gap. NOBL and the average Aristocrat have YTD returns of 13.13% and 13.35%, trailing SPY's 14.15%. Dividend growth among Aristocrats accelerated, with the 2026 average increase now at 4.55%, bolstered by recent double-digit hikes.

Seeking Alpha • 19 hours ago

FactSet: Another 22% Run-Up, But It's Still Undervalued

FactSet Research Systems has rebounded sharply, driven by robust fundamentals and sustained dividend growth. FDS posted 6.3% revenue growth and 11.6% adjusted EPS growth in Q4, beating consensus estimates. AI-enabled solutions are accelerating organic growth, with FY 2027 adjusted EPS guided up 8% and a 1.7% yield supported by a low payout ratio.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2026

FactSet and Nasdaq Private Market Partner to Bring Greater Transparency to Private Markets Data

FactSet and Nasdaq Private Market partner to bring cap table data to FactSet Workstation, expanding private markets transparency and ownership insights

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 20, 2026

Here's Why Investors Should Hold FDS Stock in Their Portfolios Now

FactSet's expanding AI adoption, automation-driven efficiency & strong free cash flow support growth, but rising competition & margin pressures pose risks.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 12, 2026

Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For October 2026

I track an investable universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify attractive entry points based on valuation and future return potential. Applied Materials, D.R. Horton, and Home Depot saw notable ranking improvements due to upgraded EPS growth estimates and/or favorable valuation shifts. 44 out of 50 stocks currently offer a forward return estimate of at least 10%, with 32 appearing potentially undervalued based on free cash flow mean reversion.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 11, 2026

FactSet Announces Expanded Partnership with Scotia Wealth Management

NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a leading global intelligence and AI solutions provider to the financial markets, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Scotia Wealth Management, part of the Scotiabank group of companies.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 8, 2026

FactSet: The Story Is Getting Better Post-Earnings (Rating Upgrade)

FactSet (FDS) is upgraded to Hold as fundamentals improved and valuation is now attractive after prior underperformance. FDS reported FY26 revenue up 6.7% to $2.48B, with free cash flow growing 14.6% to $707.5MM, though margin compression persists. AI product traction is accelerating, with AI-related solutions comprising over 10% of new ASV in Q4 and strong MCP adoption.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 6, 2026

SUBSCIRBE Partners with FactSet to Deliver End-to-End Private Markets Solution for Institutional Investors and Wealth Managers

Integration streamlines investor onboarding to private funds, digitalizes fund subscriptions, and centralizes investment reporting for institutional investors wealth managers NEW YORK, October 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SUBSCRIBE, the global fintech company providing the leading enterprise operating system for alternative investments, today announced a strategic partnership with FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a leading global data and AI solutions provider to the financial markets. The partnership integrates SUBSCRIBE's private markets workflow and data solution into FactSet's leading platform for trusted data, research, & analytics, and advisor and client intelligence, delivering an end-to-end private markets experience for institutional investors and wealth managers.

PRNewsWire • Oct 6, 2026

FactSet Research Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat Q4 Results

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) on Wednesday posted upbeat earnings for the fourth quarter and issued weaker-than-expected fiscal 2027 guidance.

Benzinga • Oct 1, 2026

FactSet: Countering Disruption Fears By Using AI To Boost Margins

FactSet Research Systems faces AI disruption fears after OpenAI's Astra launch, but concerns are likely exaggerated given FDS's platform depth and trust factor. FDS's unified, end-to-end platform and deep client integration create high switching costs, differentiating it from AI-enabled competitors with narrower offerings. AI adoption drives FDS's operational efficiency, with 40% of code AI-authored and workforce reduced by 10%, supporting margin expansion and subscription growth.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 1, 2026