Morningstar, Inc. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. For the fourth quarter, the company reported sales was USD 641.1 million compared to USD 591 million a year ago. Net income was USD 115.1 million compared to USD 116.9 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.84 compared to USD 2.72 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.83 compared to USD 2.71 a year ago.
For the full year, sales was USD 2,445.5 million compared to USD 2,275.1 million a year ago. Sales was USD 2,445.5 million compared to USD 2,275.1 million a year ago. Net income was USD 374.2 million compared to USD 369.9 million a year ago. Net income was USD 374.2 million compared to USD 369.9 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 8.93 compared to USD 8.64 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 8.93 compared to USD 8.64 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 8.87 compared to USD 8.58 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 8.87 compared to USD 8.58 a year ago.
Morningstar, Inc. is a provider of independent investment insights. It operates through five segments: Morningstar Data and Analytics, PitchBook, Morningstar Wealth, Morningstar Credit, and Morningstar Retirement. Morningstar Data and Analytics segment provides investors comprehensive data, research and insights, and investment analysis to empower investment decision-making. PitchBook segment provides investors with access to a collection of data and research covering the private capital markets, including venture capital, private equity, private credit and bank loans, and merger and acquisition activities. Morningstar Wealth segment brings together its model portfolios and wealth platform and practice and portfolio management software for registered investment advisers (RIAs). Morningstar Credit segment provides investors with credit ratings, research, data, and credit analytics solutions. Morningstar Retirement segment include managed retirement accounts and fiduciary services.
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