$MORN

Morningstar, Inc.

AlphAI earnings readSecond-quarter 2026 · JUL 29Morningstar, Inc. Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsVerdict: strong

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Morningstar, Inc. (MORN): Other Events

Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Contact: Stephanie Lerdall, +1 312 696-6037, newsroom@morningstar.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Morningstar, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of 50 Cents Per Share CHICAGO, Sept. 18, 2026 – The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent

CME vs. Morningstar: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

CME Group (CME) and Morningstar (MORN) are compared as financial infrastructure stocks. CME reported $6.5B revenue, $4B net income, and a 62% net margin in 2025. Morningstar reported $2.4B revenue, $374.2M net income, and a 15.3% net margin. Both face competitive and operational risks.

Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) Earns 5-Star Morningstar Rating

Roundhill Investments' Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) received a 5-star rating from Morningstar, the first AI-focused ETF to achieve this. CHAT, launched in 2023, returned 45.97% annualized over three years, outperforming the Morningstar Technology category average. The fund has $1.8 billion in assets under management, with $325 million in year-to-date inflows.

MORN sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 3 news stories mentioning MORN (Morningstar, Inc.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 1 bullish, 2 neutral, and 0 bearish.

Recent MORN coverage spans insider activity, financial news and market movers.

In the last 30 days, MORN insiders filed 8 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 8 sales ($2.1M). The most active reporter was Mansueto Joseph D, Executive Chairman, with 8 filings. 100% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.

What's driving MORN

  • The dividend announcement is a routine corporate action with modest upside for income-focused investors.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Sep 18, 2026

  • No new catalyst; restates existing data.

    fool.com · Sep 16, 2026

  • Roundhill Investments' Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) received a 5-star rating from Morningstar, the first AI-focused ETF to achieve this. CHAT, launched in 2023, returned 45.97% annualized over three years, outperforming the Morningstar Technology category average. The fund has $1.8 billion in assets under management, with $325 million in year-to-date inflows.

    prnewswire.com · Sep 15, 2026

  • The partnership signals new revenue streams for Morningstar's data business.

    financialcontent.com · Sep 14, 2026

  • Morningstar DBRS raised Intesa Sanpaolo's long-term rating to 'A' according to the bank. This upgrade reflects an improved credit outlook for the Italian financial institution.

    tradingview.com · Sep 11, 2026

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Morningstar, Inc. (MORN): Other Events

Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Contact: Stephanie Lerdall, +1 312 696-6037, newsroom@morningstar.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Morningstar, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of 50 Cents Per Share CHICAGO, Sept. 18, 2026 – The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent

Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) Earns 5-Star Morningstar Rating

Roundhill Investments' Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) received a 5-star rating from Morningstar, the first AI-focused ETF to achieve this. CHAT, launched in 2023, returned 45.97% annualized over three years, outperforming the Morningstar Technology category average. The fund has $1.8 billion in assets under management, with $325 million in year-to-date inflows.

Why Morningstar (MORN) Stock Is Trading Up Today

Morningstar (MORN) shares rose 4.5% to $199.61 after OpenAI integrated PitchBook's data into ChatGPT for Financial Services. The platform uses GPT-6 Astra for financial modeling and report creation, enhancing workflows for analysts. Investors view this as a validation of PitchBook's data and a potential licensing opportunity. Morningstar's stock is volatile, down 5.1% YTD and 19.8% from its 52-week high.

Morningstar flags 3 dividend ETFs that could protect investors from a stock market decline

Morningstar recommends three dividend ETFs for investors seeking stability amid market uncertainty. The firm highlights Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM), Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV), and BNY Mellon Enhanced Dividend and Income ETF (BEDY) for their strong performance and focus on steady cash flow companies. These ETFs have YTD gains of 14%, 11%, and 12% respectively, outperforming the S&P 500.

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