Morningstar, Inc.

NasdaqGS:MORN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$6.2b

Morningstar Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Morningstar is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 11.2% and 6.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 16.2% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 52.4% in 3 years.

Key information

11.2%

Earnings growth rate

16.15%

EPS growth rate

Capital Markets earnings growth11.9%
Revenue growth rate6.2%
Future return on equity52.39%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated03 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis Article • May 02

Results: Morningstar, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

Morningstar, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MORN ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of...

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 30

Morningstar: Priced For Complete Growth Collapse

Summary Morningstar is priced for collapse, trading at one-third its 10-year average P/E, despite strong business performance. MORN delivered 10.8% revenue growth and 42.6% adjusted diluted EPS growth in Q1 2026, with standout results in its Credit business. Management signaled deep undervaluation by tripling share repurchases to $300 million and raising dividends, reinforcing shareholder return commitment. Despite AI-driven competitive risks, MORN's robust cash flow, high-quality platforms, and double-digit EPS growth consensus support a $312 fair value estimate—46% above the current price. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • May 02

Results: Morningstar, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

Morningstar, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MORN ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of...
Analysis Article • Feb 11

Risks Still Elevated At These Prices As Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN) Shares Dive 26%

Morningstar, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MORN ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...
Analysis Article • Feb 01

Morningstar (NASDAQ:MORN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.50

Morningstar, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MORN ) will pay a dividend of $0.50 on the 30th of April. Even though the dividend went up...
Analysis Article • Dec 25

Morningstar (NASDAQ:MORN) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.50

The board of Morningstar, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MORN ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.50 on the 30th...
Analysis Article • Dec 11

Morningstar's (NASDAQ:MORN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

The board of Morningstar, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MORN ) has announced that the dividend on 30th of January will be increased to...
Analysis Article • Jul 26

Morningstar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MORN) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...
Analysis Article • Jun 29

Here's Why We Think Morningstar (NASDAQ:MORN) Is Well Worth Watching

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Seeking Alpha • Apr 23

Morningstar: Margin Expansion Opportunity

Summary Morningstar has suffered a temporary decrease in margins due to acquisitions, but the trend has reversed in recent quarters. Compared to its peers, there is significant room to grow operating margins. Morningstar has a top-notch business model with recurring revenues, low debt, and positive working capital. The stock is trading at a discount compared to its fair value and will deliver double-digit returns. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 05

Morningstar: High-Quality Stock, Buy On A Pullback

Summary Morningstar, Inc. is a long-term capital appreciation play, with potential to beat the S&P 500 Index, but current high multiples suggest waiting for market-driven price drops. Strong Q3 results with double-digit growth in revenue and profit, and expected continued growth in Q4, highlight Morningstar's robust business performance. Despite a high P/E ratio of 41.5 and a low dividend yield of 0.56%, Morningstar shows steady revenue growth across all segments over the past decade. I rate MORN as Hold due to high valuation, but recommend buying on pullbacks, given its strong momentum and historical outperformance of the S&P 500. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 19

Why Retail Investors Might Be Interested In Morningstar

Summary Morningstar excels in wealth management tools, offering top-rated products like Direct and Workstation for portfolio management and risk assessment. Despite lower net profit margins, Morningstar's diverse product lines show consistent growth, with significant potential in high-margin segments like Morningstar Credit. Key risks include cybersecurity, regulatory challenges, and economic downturns, which could impact the demand for financial data products. Morningstar is a solid business, but I recommend waiting for a price retraction closer to year-end for a better entry point. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 24

Morningstar Stock: Perpetually Overvalued

Summary Morningstar, Inc. has shown steady revenue growth and improved efficiency, but its high valuation remains a concern. The company's operating income surged by 204% y/y, with flat operating expenses contributing to improved margins. Despite growth in non-core segments, maintaining revenue growth may require increased spending, potentially impacting margins. Morningstar's intrinsic value is around $179 per share, making it currently 44% overvalued. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:MORN - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20282,993554N/AN/A1
12/31/20272,7794565246832
12/31/20262,6254014986522
3/31/20262,508403460590N/A
12/31/20252,446374465590N/A
9/30/20252,395376459539N/A
6/30/20252,347404455535N/A
3/31/20252,314384513589N/A
12/31/20242,275370514592N/A
9/30/20242,223327444576N/A
6/30/20242,169246390515N/A
3/31/20242,102213263387N/A
12/31/20232,039141197316N/A
9/30/20231,97571157282N/A
6/30/20231,92823124254N/A
3/31/20231,89317167298N/A
12/31/20221,87171168298N/A
9/30/20221,858124207330N/A
6/30/20221,819182231351N/A
3/31/20221,764185302409N/A
12/31/20211,699193348450N/A
9/30/20211,618212335429N/A
6/30/20211,546239313399N/A
3/31/20211,458255316400N/A
12/31/20201,390224308384N/A
9/30/20201,342176275352N/A
6/30/20201,298149289365N/A
3/31/20201,244143248324N/A
12/31/20191,179152N/A334N/A
9/30/20191,109167N/A357N/A
6/30/20191,057175N/A331N/A
3/31/20191,035174N/A314N/A
12/31/20181,020183N/A315N/A
9/30/20181,000180N/A295N/A
6/30/2018969157N/A278N/A
3/31/2018946161N/A264N/A
12/31/2017912137N/A250N/A
9/30/2017881168N/A235N/A
6/30/2017847165N/A233N/A
3/31/2017816150N/A249N/A
12/31/2016799161N/A214N/A
9/30/2016788128N/A196N/A
6/30/2016787131N/A211N/A
3/31/2016791132N/A218N/A
12/31/2015789133N/A242N/A
9/30/2015784127N/A246N/A
6/30/2015781124N/A179N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: MORN's forecast earnings growth (11.2% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: MORN's earnings (11.2% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (18.7% per year).

High Growth Earnings: MORN's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: MORN's revenue (6.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (13% per year).

High Growth Revenue: MORN's revenue (6.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: MORN's Return on Equity is forecast to be very high in 3 years time (52.4%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/18 16:19
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/18 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

Morningstar, Inc. is covered by 4 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Niamh AlexanderKeefe, Bruyette, & Woods
Russell QuelchRothschild & Co Redburn