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Morningstar (MORN)


Market Price (4/19/2026): $184.43 | Market Cap: $7.5 Bil
Sector: Financials | Industry: Financial Exchanges & Data

Morningstar (MORN)


Market Price (4/19/2026): $184.43
Market Cap: $7.5 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Financial Exchanges & Data

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.1%, FCF Yield is 5.9%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%

Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -25%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, Sustainable Finance, and AI in Financial Services. Themes include Wealth Management Technology, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -78%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -82%

Key risks
MORN key risks include [1] the direct negative impact of market downturns on its significant asset-based revenue streams and [2] pressure on its premium valuation due to potential slowing growth and intense competition from established players.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.1%, FCF Yield is 5.9%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -25%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, Sustainable Finance, and AI in Financial Services. Themes include Wealth Management Technology, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -78%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -82%
6 Key risks
MORN key risks include [1] the direct negative impact of market downturns on its significant asset-based revenue streams and [2] pressure on its premium valuation due to potential slowing growth and intense competition from established players.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Morningstar (MORN) stock has lost about 15% since 12/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Broader Market Downturn and Sector Rotation in Q1 2026.

The first quarter of 2026 experienced a decline in the overall stock market, with the Morningstar US Market Index falling 4.18% as of March 31, 2026. This downturn disproportionately affected technology and communication services stocks, sectors which often include companies like Morningstar. A significant trend observed was a rotation of investors away from growth-oriented stocks, which had previously led the market, towards value stocks, small-caps, and dividend payers.

2. Concerns Regarding AI Impact and Decelerating Growth in Key Segments.

Analysts expressed concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on Morningstar's core business, with the "AI Loser Trade" seeing a rolling selloff in industries perceived as vulnerable to AI disruption. BMO Capital, for instance, lowered its price target for Morningstar to $193 from $257, citing decelerated growth in the Morningstar Direct Platform and PitchBook. Management itself noted headwinds for PitchBook related to competition, sales cycles, and AI strategy.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -14.8% change in MORN stock from 12/31/2025 to 4/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -17.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120254182026Change
Stock Price ($)216.17184.28-14.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,3952,4462.1%
Net Income Margin (%)15.7%15.3%-2.5%
P/E Multiple24.219.9-17.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)42404.2%
Cumulative Contribution-14.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 4/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MORN-14.8% 
Market (SPY)-5.4%20.4%
Sector (XLF)-4.3%38.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -20.0% change in MORN stock from 9/30/2025 to 4/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -17.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)93020254182026Change
Stock Price ($)230.33184.28-20.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,3472,4464.2%
Net Income Margin (%)17.2%15.3%-11.1%
P/E Multiple24.119.9-17.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)42404.5%
Cumulative Contribution-20.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 4/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MORN-20.0% 
Market (SPY)-2.9%18.0%
Sector (XLF)-2.3%42.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -37.9% change in MORN stock from 3/31/2025 to 4/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -42.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120254182026Change
Stock Price ($)296.78184.28-37.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,2752,4467.5%
Net Income Margin (%)16.3%15.3%-5.9%
P/E Multiple34.319.9-42.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)43405.9%
Cumulative Contribution-37.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2025 to 4/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MORN-37.9% 
Market (SPY)16.3%49.2%
Sector (XLF)6.3%57.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -7.2% change in MORN stock from 3/31/2023 to 4/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -83.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120234182026Change
Stock Price ($)198.50184.28-7.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8712,44630.7%
Net Income Margin (%)3.8%15.3%306.0%
P/E Multiple119.119.9-83.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)42404.7%
Cumulative Contribution-7.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2023 to 4/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MORN-7.2% 
Market (SPY)63.3%41.8%
Sector (XLF)70.3%49.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
MORN Return48%-36%33%18%-35%-16%-19%
Peers Return43%-20%29%11%-9%-16%27%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%3%87%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MORN Win Rate50%33%67%67%33%25% 
Peers Win Rate70%40%60%48%48%45% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MORN Max Drawdown-7%-39%-20%-5%-38%-29% 
Peers Max Drawdown-9%-33%-2%-11%-22%-26% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: SPGI, MCO, MSCI, FDS, TRI. See MORN Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 4/17/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventMORNS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-50.4%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven101.5%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven561 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-35.4%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven54.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven132 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-25.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven34.9%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven121 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-67.9%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven211.7%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,814 days1,480 days

Compare to SPGI, MCO, MSCI, FDS, TRI

In The Past

Morningstar's stock fell -50.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/27/2021. A -50.4% loss requires a 101.5% gain to breakeven.

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About Morningstar (MORN)

Morningstar, Inc. provides independent investment research services in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers web-based tools; investment data, fundamental equity and manager research, private capital markets research, credit and fund rating, and index, as well as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating services; and investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed and private companies, fixed income securities, and real-time global market data for financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and individual and institutional investors. It also provides Morningstar Data, an investment data spanning various databases, including equity fundamentals, managed investments, ESG factors, and market data; Morningstar Direct, an investment-analysis platform; Morningstar Managed Portfolios, an advisor service consisting of model portfolio that offers services for independent financial advisors, as well as offers asset allocation services for asset managers, broker/dealers, and insurance providers; Morningstar Advisor Workstation, a web-based research, financial planning, and proposal generation platform; and Morningstar.com, a website for individual investors. In addition, the company offers Morningstar Enterprise Components; Morningstar Credit Ratings that provides issuance and surveillance services for structured finance products and instruments; corporate credit estimates and operational risk assessment rankings; Morningstar Indexes for creating investment products; Morningstar workplace solutions, such as retirement accounts, fiduciary services, allocation funds, and custom models; and PitchBook Platform, research and analysis workstation for investment and research professionals. Further, its PitchBook provides a mobile application, excel plug-in, data feeds, and data solutions. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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Here are a few analogies for Morningstar (MORN):

  • Morningstar is like a Bloomberg Terminal for financial advisors and individual investors.
  • Morningstar is like S&P Global for investment funds and ESG data.

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  • Morningstar Data: Provides comprehensive investment data spanning equity fundamentals, managed investments, ESG factors, and market data.
  • Morningstar Direct: An advanced investment-analysis platform designed for financial professionals.
  • Morningstar Managed Portfolios: Offers model portfolios and asset allocation services for independent financial advisors, asset managers, and other institutions.
  • Morningstar Advisor Workstation: A web-based platform for financial advisors, offering research, financial planning, and proposal generation tools.
  • Morningstar.com: The company's public website providing investment information and tools for individual investors.
  • Morningstar Credit Ratings: Provides issuance and surveillance services for structured finance products, along with corporate credit estimates and operational risk assessment.
  • Morningstar Indexes: Creates and maintains a variety of investment indexes used for benchmarking and creating investment products.
  • Morningstar Workplace Solutions: Offers retirement accounts, fiduciary services, allocation funds, and custom models for workplace plans.
  • PitchBook Platform: A research and analysis workstation focused on private capital markets, including data, mobile app, and Excel integration.
  • Fundamental Equity and Manager Research: Provides in-depth research on publicly listed companies and investment managers.
  • ESG Rating Services: Offers ratings and research focused on environmental, social, and governance factors for investments.
  • Morningstar Enterprise Components: Provides modular financial components designed for integration into enterprise-level solutions.
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Major Customers of Morningstar (MORN)

Morningstar (MORN) primarily sells its services and products to other companies and institutions within the financial industry. While the provided background description does not list specific customer company names, it identifies several major categories of customers that Morningstar serves:

  • Financial advisors
  • Asset managers
  • Retirement plan providers and sponsors
  • Institutional investors
  • Broker/dealers
  • Insurance providers

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  • Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
  • Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

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Kunal Kapoor, CFA, Chief Executive Officer

Kunal Kapoor joined Morningstar in 1997 as a data analyst and has since held a variety of leadership positions, including director of mutual fund research, director of business strategy for international operations, and president and chief investment officer of Morningstar Investment Services. He also led Morningstar.com and the firm's data business, as well as its global products and client solutions group. Kapoor served on the board of PitchBook, a private firm providing a private equity and venture capital database, prior to its acquisition by Morningstar in late 2016. He also serves on the board of directors of Wealth Enhancement Group, a privately-owned independent wealth management firm.

Michael Holt, Chief Financial Officer

Michael Holt will assume the role of chief financial officer effective January 1, 2025. Prior to this, he served as Morningstar's chief strategy officer since 2018 and, in 2023, also became president of the Company's Research and Investments group. Holt joined Morningstar in 2008 and held multiple senior roles, including leading the global equity research team from 2014 to 2018. He has been instrumental in shaping the company's revenue profile and expanding its capabilities through strategic capital allocation and acquisitions.

Daniel Needham, CFA, President of Morningstar Wealth and Research & Investments

Daniel Needham leads the strategic direction and operational excellence of Morningstar Wealth and oversees the team responsible for Morningstar's independent equity and managed investment analysis and ratings. He joined Morningstar in 2009 through the company's acquisition of Intech Pty Ltd., where he served as Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director since 2002. Needham's previous roles at Morningstar include chief investment officer, Morningstar Investment Management, and managing director, Investment Management Australia.

Bevin Desmond, Head of Global Markets and Human Resources

Bevin Desmond has served as the Head of Global Markets and Human Resources at Morningstar, Inc. since 2010.

Daniel Dunn, Chief Revenue Officer

Daniel Dunn has served as the Chief Revenue Officer of Morningstar, Inc. since January 2017.

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Morningstar (MORN) faces several key risks to its business, primarily stemming from its highly regulated industry, the rapid pace of technological advancements, and intense competition.

The most significant risk to Morningstar's business is Regulatory Scrutiny and Legal Risks. As a provider of credit ratings, investment management, and ESG research services, Morningstar operates within a highly regulated environment. Changes in laws or regulations, particularly those pertaining to these areas, could negatively impact the company's operations and profitability. Furthermore, any perceived conflicts of interest or failures in maintaining independence could severely damage Morningstar's reputation and brand, which are crucial assets in the investment research industry.

Another prominent risk is Technological Disruption and Data Security, particularly concerning the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). There is a risk that AI could transform high-value proprietary data and human-driven analysis into a commodity, potentially eroding the pricing power of Morningstar's key platforms like Morningstar Direct and PitchBook. The company also faces ongoing challenges related to cybersecurity threats and the need for robust data protection to safeguard sensitive client information and maintain trust.

Finally, Morningstar operates within an intensely Competitive Landscape. The company faces significant competition from established financial data and research giants such as Bloomberg and FactSet, which possess deep-seated relationships with institutional clients. This competitive pressure, particularly in enterprise-level data platforms, can lead to pricing pressures and a continuous battle for market share, requiring Morningstar to constantly innovate and differentiate its offerings.

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Here are the addressable market sizes for Morningstar's main products and services:

  • Wealth Management Technology Solutions (including web-based tools, investment-analysis platforms like Morningstar Direct, Morningstar Managed Portfolios, and Morningstar Advisor Workstation): The global wealth technology (WealthTech) solutions market size was valued at USD 8.01 billion in 2025. This market is projected to grow to USD 29.98 billion by 2034, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.79% during the forecast period. Another estimate puts the global wealthtech solutions market size at over USD 7.86 billion in 2025, with a projection to reach USD 32.64 billion by 2035, growing at around a 15.3% CAGR. North America was the largest region in the wealthtech solutions market in 2025.
  • Financial Data and Analytics (encompassing Morningstar Data, fundamental equity and manager research, and credit and fund rating services): The global financial analytics market size was valued at USD 12.57 billion in 2024. This market is estimated to reach USD 29.65 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.96% during 2025-2033. Another report indicates the global financial analytics market was valued at USD 10.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 27.36 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 11.00%. North America dominated the global financial analytics market with a share of over 34.0% in 2024 and 34.70% in 2025.
  • ESG Rating Services: The global ESG Rating Services Market is expected to grow from USD 11.72 billion in 2025 to USD 18.88 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 8.28% over 2026-2031. North America commanded 39.85% of the ESG rating services market share in 2025 and holds the largest market share globally.
  • Private Capital Markets Research (PitchBook Platform): The global private capital assets under management (AUM) reached approximately USD 13.7 trillion in 2023 and are projected to exceed USD 18 trillion by 2027. Separately, the global private equity market size was estimated at USD 593.28 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 1,458.17 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 9.41% from 2026 to 2035. North America led the private equity market with the largest market share in 2025.
  • Index Services (Morningstar Indexes): Global index industry revenues reached a record USD 5 billion in 2021 and USD 5.33 billion in 2022.
  • Independent Investment Research Services: The global market research services market size was USD 93.37 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 116.02 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 4.6%. North America was the largest region in the market research services market in 2025.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Morningstar (MORN) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Continued Growth of the PitchBook Platform: Morningstar's PitchBook platform is consistently cited as a significant contributor to revenue growth. This growth is expected to be driven by increasing licensed users and expansion within its core investor and advisor client groups. Additionally, the substantial completion and integration of Leveraged Commentary & Data (LCD) into the platform should further enhance its offerings and drive revenue.
  2. Expansion and Innovation in Morningstar Data and Direct Platform: The Morningstar Data and Morningstar Direct platforms are foundational to the company's offerings and are anticipated to be key revenue drivers. Growth in these areas is expected from increased adoption in North America and Europe, the development of new use cases for Morningstar Data, and higher revenue generated per license for Morningstar Direct.
  3. Strong Performance in Morningstar Credit (DBRS): The Morningstar Credit segment, particularly its DBRS ratings, has demonstrated robust growth. Future revenue expansion is expected from continued strength in structured finance ratings, including commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, as well as growth in financial institution ratings across the U.S. and Europe.
  4. Strategic Integration and Scaling with Artificial Intelligence (AI): Morningstar is actively leveraging AI to scale its research and data capabilities and to launch new products that address evolving investor needs. The integration of AI across its platforms, such as PitchBook's announced AI integration with Perplexity for private market intelligence, is a strategic focus intended to enhance existing offerings and create new revenue streams.
  5. Expansion into Private Markets: Morningstar has a stated ambition to become the "common language for investors navigating the convergence of public and private markets." This strategic focus, with PitchBook playing a crucial role in the private-markets ecosystem, is expected to drive significant future growth as the company deepens its presence and offerings in this expanding market.

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Share Repurchases

  • Morningstar repurchased 3,276,578 shares for $787.0 million in the full year 2025.
  • The company repurchased 1,873,729 shares totaling $487.0 million year-to-date through October 28, 2025.
  • Morningstar's board authorized an additional $1 billion in share repurchase authority over the next three years, effective from December 2025.

Share Issuance

  • Morningstar's shares outstanding decreased by 2.09% in 2025 compared to 2024, indicating a net reduction in shares rather than issuance.

Outbound Investments

  • Morningstar paid $39.0 million for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, in 2025.
  • The company diversified its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including DBRS credit ratings in 2022.

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Peer Comparisons

Peers to compare with:

Financials

MORNSPGIMCOMSCIFDSTRIMedian
NameMornings.S&P Glob.Moodys MSCI FactSet .Thomson . 
Mkt Price184.28442.57455.35568.55232.7393.01337.65
Mkt Cap7.4133.681.042.48.641.441.9
Rev LTM2,44615,3367,7183,1342,4017,4765,305
Op Inc LTM5046,1763,4621,7147491,9891,851
FCF LTM4435,4562,5751,4596832,0171,738
FCF 3Y Avg3634,8632,3251,3306191,8881,609
CFO LTM5905,6512,9011,5887992,6512,120
CFO 3Y Avg4995,0172,6301,4427112,4831,963

Growth & Margins

MORNSPGIMCOMSCIFDSTRIMedian
NameMornings.S&P Glob.Moodys MSCI FactSet .Thomson . 
Rev Chg LTM7.5%7.9%8.9%9.7%6.5%3.0%7.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg9.4%11.1%12.3%11.7%6.1%4.1%10.2%
Rev Chg Q8.5%9.0%13.0%10.6%7.1%5.2%8.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.1%2.2%2.9%2.6%1.7%1.4%2.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM19.7%12.7%16.3%12.1%5.8%4.9%12.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg46.6%27.4%20.5%12.4%6.4%4.0%16.4%
Op Mgn LTM20.6%40.3%44.9%54.7%31.2%26.6%35.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg16.8%37.1%41.5%54.3%31.0%25.3%34.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.9%0.1%1.0%0.5%-0.6%-2.2%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM24.1%36.8%37.6%50.7%33.3%35.5%36.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg21.9%35.5%38.0%50.7%31.3%34.6%35.1%
FCF/Rev LTM18.1%35.6%33.4%46.5%28.4%27.0%30.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg15.8%34.4%33.6%46.8%27.3%26.3%30.4%

Valuation

MORNSPGIMCOMSCIFDSTRIMedian
NameMornings.S&P Glob.Moodys MSCI FactSet .Thomson . 
Mkt Cap7.4133.681.042.48.641.441.9
P/S3.08.710.513.53.65.57.1
P/Op Inc14.821.623.424.711.520.821.2
P/EBIT13.820.523.724.911.119.620.0
P/E19.929.932.935.214.627.628.7
P/CFO12.623.627.926.710.815.619.6
Total Yield6.1%4.2%3.9%4.2%8.7%6.1%5.1%
Dividend Yield1.0%0.9%0.9%1.3%1.9%2.5%1.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.3%3.2%2.8%3.0%5.1%2.9%3.1%
D/E0.20.10.10.10.20.10.1
Net D/E0.10.10.10.10.10.00.1

Returns

MORNSPGIMCOMSCIFDSTRIMedian
NameMornings.S&P Glob.Moodys MSCI FactSet .Thomson . 
1M Rtn-0.0%3.9%4.5%2.2%11.4%-0.3%3.0%
3M Rtn-13.6%-18.8%-15.3%-5.3%-18.9%-24.4%-17.1%
6M Rtn-13.6%-6.1%-2.9%7.2%-18.1%-40.6%-9.9%
12M Rtn-32.9%-3.6%8.0%5.4%-44.7%-47.9%-18.3%
3Y Rtn-10.0%28.8%54.0%8.1%-42.3%-25.1%-1.0%
1M Excs Rtn-6.7%-3.8%-3.8%-5.4%4.4%-8.5%-4.6%
3M Excs Rtn-16.9%-21.3%-18.0%-7.1%-21.9%-27.5%-19.7%
6M Excs Rtn-22.5%-14.8%-11.3%-2.6%-24.1%-47.7%-18.6%
12M Excs Rtn-66.6%-37.3%-26.6%-28.5%-77.9%-79.9%-52.0%
3Y Excs Rtn-81.9%-41.8%-17.6%-63.1%-115.7%-99.3%-72.5%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Morningstar Direct Platform747697   
PitchBook552451   
Morningstar Wealth230229   
Morningstar Credit215237   
Corporate and All Other184154   
Morningstar Retirement110104   
Asset-based  265224212
License-based  1,132935813
Transaction-based  303231155
Total2,0391,8711,6991,3901,179


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Morningstar Direct Platform340313   
PitchBook14872   
Morningstar Retirement5451   
Morningstar Credit2259   
Merger and Acquisition (M&A) - related earn-outs0-12   
Merger and Acquisition (M&A) - related gains0    
Asset impairment costs-30   
Severance and personnel expenses-6-28   
Transformation costs-7-8   
Merger and Acquisition (M&A) - related expenses-10-17   
Morningstar Wealth-40-14   
Intangible amortization expense-70-67   
Corporate and All Other-197-182   
Total231168   


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$184.28 
Market Cap ($ Bil)7.4 
First Trading Date05/03/2005 
Distance from 52W High-40.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$172.50$219.06
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA6.8%-15.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility45.1%29.6%
Downside Capture0.430.46
Upside Capture23.1518.40
Correlation (SPY)18.8%27.8%
MORN Betas & Captures as of 3/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.090.540.680.470.820.75
Up Beta-0.81-1.240.100.430.890.77
Down Beta-1.13-0.170.350.220.810.79
Up Capture-72%45%20%7%23%30%
Bmk +ve Days7162765139424
Stock +ve Days11192859121381
Down Capture91%147%147%103%109%95%
Bmk -ve Days12233358110323
Stock -ve Days10223466130366

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MORN
MORN-34.7%29.8%-1.41-
Sector ETF (XLF)12.1%15.3%0.5547.5%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.3231.7%
Gold (GLD)50.9%27.5%1.49-15.4%
Commodities (DBC)25.2%16.2%1.40-3.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)17.5%13.7%0.9330.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-7.8%42.6%-0.0824.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MORN
MORN-4.0%29.7%-0.11-
Sector ETF (XLF)10.0%18.7%0.4254.0%
Equity (SPY)10.8%17.1%0.4957.8%
Gold (GLD)22.6%17.8%1.040.8%
Commodities (DBC)11.6%18.8%0.515.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.4%18.8%0.1450.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)5.2%56.5%0.3124.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MORN
MORN8.7%27.1%0.34-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.4%22.2%0.5548.3%
Equity (SPY)14.0%17.9%0.6756.1%
Gold (GLD)14.3%15.9%0.75-0.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%17.6%0.4011.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2446.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)68.4%66.9%1.0717.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 3152026-7.8%
Average Daily Volume0.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity40.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.4%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/12/20263.9%3.6%18.6%
10/29/20252.7%1.8%3.6%
7/30/2025-2.7%-8.5%-8.1%
2/26/2025-2.8%-5.6%-5.6%
10/23/2024-3.1%-3.4%-0.5%
7/25/20241.1%-2.7%-2.7%
2/23/2024-1.1%-0.2%0.9%
10/26/2023-2.5%4.6%12.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive877
# Negative101111
Median Positive1.7%3.6%3.9%
Median Negative-2.6%-3.4%-4.6%
Max Positive3.9%5.5%18.6%
Max Negative-6.2%-9.7%-11.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/13/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202410/25/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202404/26/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202210/28/202210-Q
06/30/202207/29/202210-Q
03/31/202204/29/202210-Q

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Tsay, Caroline J DirectSell12302025218.48600131,090818,116Form
2Mansueto, Joseph DExecutive ChairmanDirectSell11262025211.9931666,9901,823,591,219Form
3Mansueto, Joseph DExecutive ChairmanDirectSell11262025213.121,286274,0691,832,986,487Form
4Mansueto, Joseph DExecutive ChairmanDirectSell11242025210.897,2501,528,9371,815,674,069Form
5Mansueto, Joseph DExecutive ChairmanDirectSell11242025211.227,2501,531,3791,817,042,329Form