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NASDAQ: MORN Morningstar, Inc. 8-K

Morningstar reports Q1 2026 earnings, publishes shareholder letter and investor presentation

Filed April 29, 2026 · Period ending April 29, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Key Changes

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    Morningstar released first quarter 2026 financial results through an earnings release, supplemental presentation, and shareholder letter, all dated April 29, 2026.

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    Management provided additional investor context through supplemental materials including strategic updates and detailed financial breakdowns beyond the standard earnings release.

    8-K: Exhibits 99.2, 99.3 view on EDGAR →
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    Company disclosed integration risks related to its CRSP acquisition as a forward-looking risk factor, confirming the acquisition remains a material strategic initiative with execution uncertainty.

Summary

Morningstar announced its first quarter 2026 financial results on April 29, 2026, through a standard earnings release accompanied by a supplemental investor presentation and shareholder letter. The company provided these materials to give investors comprehensive insight into quarterly performance and strategic direction. The actual financial metrics and performance details are contained in the attached exhibits rather than in the 8-K filing itself.

Retail investors should review the shareholder letter and supplemental presentation for management's commentary on quarterly results and strategic priorities. The company continues to flag integration risks related to its CRSP acquisition, indicating this remains a key area of focus and potential execution risk. Watch for management's discussion of CRSP integration progress and any updates on synergy realization in the supplemental materials and upcoming earnings calls.

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Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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On April 29, 2026, Morningstar, Inc. (the "Company" or "we") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (the "Earnings Release").

Morningstar disclosed its first quarter 2026 financial results through an earnings release. The actual financial metrics and performance details are contained in the attached exhibits rather than in the 8-K body itself.

Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Morningstar filed a procedural 8-K incorporating forward-looking statements and Regulation FD disclosure from Item 2.02 by reference.

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The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.

The company disclosed information under Regulation FD by incorporating Item 2.02 content by reference. Item 2.02 typically contains earnings results or financial condition updates, but the actual financial details are not provided in this section of the 8-K.

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