# Morningstar, Inc. (MORN): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Morningstar, Inc. operates as a leading global provider of independent investment research and insights, catering to clients across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The firm delivers a comprehensive range of services, including sophisticated web-based analytical tools, extensive investment data, and specialized research focusing on fundamental equity, manager selection, and private capital markets. Additionally, Morningstar offers credit and fund ratings, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, and index solutions. Its product suite also encompasses various investmen...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $224.89 USD |
| Market Cap | $8.44B |
| P/E (TTM) | 19.49 |
| EPS (TTM) | $11.54 |
| 52-Week Range | $141.49 – $226.07 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.89% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.89% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.00 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.00 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 15 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 9.9% / 10.1% / 9.7% / 8.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 18.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 14.5% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 18.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 15.2% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | $0.5000 | 2026-10-30 |
| 2026-07-10 | $0.5000 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-04-02 | $0.5000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-01-02 | $0.5000 | 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-10-03 | $0.4550 | 2025-10-31 |
| 2025-07-11 | $0.4550 | 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-04-04 | $0.4550 | 2025-04-30 |
| 2025-01-03 | $0.4550 | 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-10-04 | $0.4050 | 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-07-12 | $0.4050 | 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-04-04 | $0.4050 | 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-01-04 | $0.4050 | 2024-01-31 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/morn/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Morningstar, Inc. do?

Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) operates in the Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is MORN's market cap?

Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) has a market capitalization of approximately $8.44 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does MORN pay a dividend?

Yes, Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.89%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does MORN pay dividends?

Morningstar, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.00 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MORN's payout ratio?

Morningstar, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/morn
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/morn/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/morn/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/morn/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/morn/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/morn/peers

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