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.
IPO Year: 2005
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: morningstar.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2024 | $340.00 | Buy → Neutral | Redburn Atlantic |
| 10/8/2024 | $390.00 | Buy | UBS |
| 8/12/2024 | $352.00 | Outperform | BMO Capital Markets |
| 10/30/2023 | $320.00 | Neutral → Overweight | Redburn Atlantic |
| 1/11/2023 | Buy → Neutral | Redburn | |
| 9/20/2022 | Neutral → Buy | Redburn |
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Redburn Atlantic downgraded Morningstar from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $340.00
UBS initiated coverage of Morningstar with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $390.00
BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage of Morningstar with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $352.00
Redburn Atlantic upgraded Morningstar from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $320.00
Redburn downgraded Morningstar from Buy to Neutral
Redburn upgraded Morningstar from Neutral to Buy
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PitchBook, a leading private capital market intelligence platform, today announced it has been named "Best Alternative Data Provider" in the Waters Technology Rankings 2026. The award, presented by Waters Technology, a leading publication covering financial technology and data for global capital markets, was decided by crowd-sourced votes from industry professionals across the capital markets technology sector. The Waters Technology Rankings recognize service providers that best serve the needs of financial professionals across data, technology and infrastructure. Winners were officially announced on July 1 at the Waters Technology Risk & Markets Show in London. "This recognition reflec
Morningstar (NASDAQ:MORN) today announced it will relocate its London operations to One Millennium Bridge, bringing colleagues from across Morningstar and PitchBook, a Morningstar company, together in one location. Following a rigorous evaluation process conducted with CBRE, Morningstar plans to occupy approximately 75,000 square feet in the building, with plans to move in June 2027. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260714988332/en/Morningstar’s new office at One Millennium Bridge, by St Paul’s, London. The new office has been selected to support the way colleagues work today, providing a modern, well-connected wor
The new Time to Exit tool uses machine learning to predict the likelihood that a VC-backed company will exit within one, three, or five years PitchBook, the leading private capital market intelligence platform, today announced the launch of Time to Exit, a new predictive tool within its VC Exit Predictor that forecasts when a venture-backed company is likely to exit. Powered by machine learning, Time to Exit estimates the probability of a successful exit within one, three, or five years, bringing timing intelligence to a question that has long relied on manual modeling or instinct. The tool arrives as venture exits rebound from a prolonged drought — IPOs are returning and M&A is picking u
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), plans to report its second-quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The company does not hold analyst conference calls; however, investors may submit written questions to Morningstar at investors@morningstar.com. About Morningstar Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, institutional investors in the debt and private capital markets, and alliances and redistri
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced a suite of integrations with Microsoft technologies designed to bring Morningstar’s trusted investment intelligence directly into AI-powered workflows used by financial services firms. The integrations span Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft 365 ecosystems, enabling investment professionals to access Morningstar’s analyst-driven insights and investment data within the tools they already use for research, analysis, and client servicing. Together, these capabilities are designed to help reduce the gap between data and decision-making by embedding trusted investment intel
New integrations bring trusted private market intelligence directly into Microsoft 365 and Excel workflows PitchBook, a leading private capital market intelligence platform, today announced a new federated Copilot connector with Microsoft, bringing trusted private capital market data into Microsoft 365 Copilot — including Copilot in Excel, Copilot Chat, and Researcher. The connector brings trusted private capital market data into secure enterprise AI environments and enables licensed users to interact with PitchBook intelligence directly within the Microsoft 365 Suite. Through this collaboration, enterprise teams can access and apply PitchBook data within Microsoft 365 Copilot, combinin
Morningstar Houlihan CLO Indexes, to be introduced later this year, are designed to improve transparency and consistency in rapidly growing but still underserved market for CLO indexes, data, and research. Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights and market data, today announced a strategic collaboration with leading global investment bank Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) to develop a new suite of daily valuation indexes to help investors measure and invest in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).Through this new initiative, Morningstar Indexes will work with Houlihan Lokey’s Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services team to develop the Morningst
Dataset is designed to translate asset-level climate hazards into risk metrics for investors Morningstar Sustainalytics, a leading provider of sustainable investing research, ratings, and data, today announced it is collaborating with XDI (Cross Dependency Initiative), physical climate risk specialists, and Veridion, an AI-powered business data platform to further develop its physical climate risk product for asset managers and asset owners. This development intends to address a key gap in existing climate risk tools by seeking to translate physical hazard exposure into financially relevant insights. While the industry has made progress in identifying which assets face exposure to flood
The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share, consistent with the dividend paid in April. The dividend is payable July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 10, 2026. Please contact investors@morningstar.com with any questions. About Morningstar, Inc. Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, institutio
Now generally available: deal-level performance and operating metrics from SPI by StepStone, delivered directly within PitchBook workflows Gives fund managers, investors, and service providers granular, apples-to-apples benchmarking across private equity buyout, venture capital and growth equity, and infrastructure NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StepStone Group (NASDAQ:STEP), a leading private market investment firm, and PitchBook, a leading private capital markets intelligence provider and Morningstar company (NASDAQ:MORN), today announced the general availability of SPI Deal Benchmarking, the deal-level benchmarking solution first unveiled in the firms' May 2026 partners
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Morningstar Houlihan CLO Indexes, to be introduced later this year, are designed to improve transparency and consistency in rapidly growing but still underserved market for CLO indexes, data, and research. Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights and market data, today announced a strategic collaboration with leading global investment bank Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) to develop a new suite of daily valuation indexes to help investors measure and invest in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).Through this new initiative, Morningstar Indexes will work with Houlihan Lokey’s Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services team to develop the Morningst
Semrush Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SEMR), a leading online visibility management SaaS platform, appointed Caroline Tsay to its Board as an independent director effective May 1, 2025. Ms. Tsay will become the ninth director of the Board. "We are delighted to have Caroline join our Board," said CEO of Semrush, Bill Wagner. "Caroline brings a wealth of highly relevant technology, product, and marketing expertise to our Board. Caroline's growth mindset and her extensive experience as a public company director will enrich the conversations we have in the boardroom." "I'm thrilled to join the Board of Semrush at such an exciting time for the Company, as it accelerates innovation at the intersection o
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a global provider of independent investment insights, today announced the appointment of Michael Holt as chief financial officer, effective January 1, 2025. The company previously announced that Jason Dubinsky would step down at the end of the year and assume a consulting role through a transition period. Reporting to chief executive officer Kunal Kapoor, Holt will lead and oversee Morningstar's global finance organization. He has served as Morningstar's chief strategy officer for the past seven years and, in 2023, was also named president of the Research and Investments group, overseeing the 400-person team responsible for Morningstar's rigorous, independ
The suite of APIs combines Morningstar's IP with powerful front-end functionality, empowering firms to innovate their digital investment capabilities CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced the launch of Direct Web Services, a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) that packages Morningstar's data, research, and calculation engines for financial services firms to use in their own digital solutions. Direct Web Services is complemented by a newly created global network of certified partners to seamlessly integrate API functionality for firms developing sophisticated websites
Two of Morningstar's fastest-growing product areas will together accelerate the company's ESG data, indexes, ratings, and research expansion CHICAGO, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced that it will align the Morningstar Sustainalytics and Morningstar Indexes product areas under Morningstar Indexes President Ron Bundy. The move emphasizes Morningstar's ESG market leadership position and enhances its ability to comprehensively meet the evolving needs of investors. Morningstar provides a full suite of traditional and ESG market data and indexes, as well as ESG ratings and research, across multipl
CHICAGO, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced winners of the 2021 Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence. The awards recognize portfolio managers, asset management firms, and up-and-coming managers, who demonstrate the industry's very best attributes, including investment skill and an alignment of interests with the strategies' investors. Morningstar selects leaders in three categories: Outstanding Portfolio Manager, Exemplary Stewardship, and Rising Talent. The winners will be featured on CNBC's "Power Lunch" program today and throughout the week. "Our 2021 winners represent the best in th
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The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share, consistent with the dividend paid in April. The dividend is payable July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 10, 2026. Please contact investors@morningstar.com with any questions. About Morningstar, Inc. Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, institutio
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, reported increased revenues in the first quarter of 2026 with sustained momentum in profitability growth. "In the first quarter, we created significant value, growing operating and adjusted operating income by more than 30%, while reducing shares outstanding by roughly 4% for a total of more than 10% over the past 12 months," said Kunal Kapoor, Morningstar's CEO. "On the product front, we introduced new proprietary intellectual property, including PitchBook's daily valuation estimates for venture capital-backed companies and public-market-style research on leading private firms." The Company's quarte
The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share, consistent with the dividend paid in January. The dividend is payable April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 3, 2026. Please contact investors@morningstar.com with any questions. About Morningstar, Inc. Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, institu
The 38th annual conference aims to deliver clarity, perspective, and actionable insights so advisors and investors have nothing standing in the way of their long-term goals Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced the agenda for its 38th annual Morningstar Investment Conference, taking place June 17-18, 2026, at Chicago's iconic Navy Pier. Grounded in Morningstar's independent perspective and brought to life by leading voices in the industry, the conference seeks to tackle today's most pressing investment challenges with clear, actionable strategies and timely insights. "This year's agenda is built around the obstacles advis
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, reported solid fourth-quarter revenue growth with increases in operating and free cash flows. "Morningstar grew revenue, operating income, and adjusted operating income meaningfully in 2025," said Kunal Kapoor, Morningstar's chief executive officer. "As we kick off 2026, we are using AI to further scale our research and data moat. At the same time, we continue to advance our ambition to become the common language for investors navigating the convergence of public and private markets. From new integrations with leading large language models, including ChatGPT by OpenAI, to the launch of an index suite f
The CRSP integration unites two trusted sources of market insight, reinforcing a shared commitment to transparency, quality, and investor-focused solutions and solidifying Morningstar's position as a top-tier global index provider. Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP), a premier provider of historical stock market data and indexes, from the University of Chicago, for $365 million, subject to customary adjustments. The acquisition of CRSP brings the CRSP Market Indexes, benchmarks for over $3 trillion in U.S. equities spanning market c
The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share, an increase of approximately 10 percent. The dividend is payable Jan. 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Jan. 2, 2026. The 4.5 cent increase from the prior quarterly rate of 45.5 cents per share results in an annualized dividend of $2.00 per share compared with the prior annualized rate of $1.82 per share. Please contact investors@morningstar.com with any questions. While subsequent dividends will be subject to board approval, the company expects to pay three additional dividends in 2026: Record Date
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, reported third-quarter revenue growth with increases in operating and adjusted operating income and margins. "Morningstar Credit delivered a standout quarter driven by strong performance across asset classes and regions, while Morningstar Direct Platform and PitchBook also contributed meaningfully to consolidated growth," said Kunal Kapoor, Morningstar's chief executive officer. "We continue to lay the foundation for durable growth with our planned acquisition of the Center for Research in Security Prices, which will position us as one of the largest index providers for public US equity index funds and
Ninth annual study evaluates 11 leading providers, highlighting industry growth amid policy changes and improved offerings Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today published its ninth annual Health Savings Account (HSA) Landscape Report, offering an in-depth analysis of industry trends and assessments of the top HSA providers available to individuals. The report evaluates 11 providers on two use cases: as spending accounts for current medical costs and as long-term investment accounts. The report delves into how new developments – such as the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and advancements in artificial intelligence – could
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP), a premier provider of historical stock market data and indexes, from the University of Chicago, for $375 million. Upon closing, this strategic move will redefine Morningstar's position in the market, catapulting it to one of the largest index providers for public US equity index funds. As part of the transaction, Morningstar will acquire the CRSP Market Indexes, which are the benchmarks for more than $3 trillion in US equities across market capitalizations, investment styles, and sectors, prov
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