$MORN

Morningstar, Inc.

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

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Mansueto Joseph D
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Mansueto Joseph D sold $1.2M of MORN

Mansueto Joseph D (Executive Chairman) sold 5,659 shares of Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) at an average of $218.84 ($216.01–$221.12, $1.24M total) across 6 trades on 2026-08-24 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Mansueto Joseph D sold $2.4M of MORN

Mansueto Joseph D (Executive Chairman) sold 11,345 shares of Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) at an average of $215.09 ($212.87–$217.57, $2.44M total) across 7 trades over 2026-08-20 to 2026-08-21 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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.

MORN sentiment & insider activity

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In the last 30 days, MORN insiders filed 66 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 66 sales ($20.7M). The most active reporter was Mansueto Joseph D, Executive Chairman, with 65 filings. 98% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.

What's driving MORN

  • Minor dilution of insider ownership; unlikely to move price materially.

    SEC EDGAR · Aug 24, 2026

  • Insider sale suggests potential downside pressure on Morningstar stock.

    SEC EDGAR · Aug 21, 2026

  • 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.

    businessinsider.com · Aug 20, 2026

  • The sizable insider sale may signal short‑term weakness, but the pre‑arranged plan limits informational value.

    SEC EDGAR · Aug 19, 2026

  • Morningstar DBRS confirmed all credit ratings for Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-GC41 CMBS classes. Trends remain Negative for Classes C, D, E, F, X-B, X-D, and X-F, while others are Stable. DBRS cited a slight senior credit enhancement improvement after one loan repaid without loss and another defeased, plus liquidation scenarios for two specially serviced loans.

    marketscreener.com · Aug 18, 2026

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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.

Morningstar DBRS Confirms All Credit Ratings on Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-GC41

Morningstar DBRS confirmed all credit ratings for Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-GC41 CMBS classes. Trends remain Negative for Classes C, D, E, F, X-B, X-D, and X-F, while others are Stable. DBRS cited a slight senior credit enhancement improvement after one loan repaid without loss and another defeased, plus liquidation scenarios for two specially serviced loans.

Morningstar DBRS Assigns Long-Term Issuer Ratings of BBB (high) to Bank Iowa and BBB to Bank Iowa Corporation, Stable Trends

Morningstar DBRS assigned Bank Iowa Corporation (BIC) a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB and subordinated debt BBB (low), both with Stable trends, and gave its subsidiary Bank Iowa a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) with Stable. DBRS cited about $2.4B assets, $14.3M net income for 1H 2026, NIM 3.69%, and manageable asset quality with a $20.5M nonperforming development loan.

Morningstar DBRS Comments on Bowhead Specialty Holdings, Inc.'s Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by American Family Insurance

Morningstar DBRS said American Family Mutual Insurance will acquire Bowhead Specialty Holdings under a definitive agreement, and the deal should not change Bowhead’s credit ratings or trends. DBRS cited American Family’s improving 2025 statutory net income of $3.2B and expects broader resources and distribution. Transaction values Bowhead at about $1.2B, expected to close before end-2026.

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