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Morningstar, Inc.

S&P 500

MORN/Financial Services · Financial Data & Stock Exchanges/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

1.24%

$1.91 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$141.84P/E15.7MCap5.8BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

85/ 100Very Safe

MORN's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 19.5% earnings payout ratio & 17.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 19.5%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 17.7%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Return on Equity: 30.7%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.

Risks

  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
19.5%Very Safe
17.7%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Safe
30.7%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar, Inc. is a financial services company that provides independent investment research, data, and analysis to advisers, asset managers, institutions, and individual investors. Its core offerings center on investment data and research, covering mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, stocks, closed-end funds, separate accounts, variable annuities, and other investment products. Morningstar also delivers analyst research, market data, portfolio tools, and investment insights that support portfolio construction, fund evaluation, and ongoing investment monitoring. The company serves clients across the global financial market, with its services widely used in wealth management, asset management, retirement planning, and investment operations. Morningstar, Inc. is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.24%

Annual Dividend

$1.91

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

19.53%

FCF Payout Ratio

17.67%

52-Week Range

$141.49 - $316.71

Dividend History (2016–2025)

MORN annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

MORN earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

July 10, 2026

Last Payment Date

April 30, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

8.12%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

3.74%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

9.13%

3-Year Total Growth

26.39%

5-Year Total Growth

20.13%

10-Year Total Growth

139.47%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$14,184.00

Annual Income

$191.00

Quarterly Income

$47.75

Monthly Income

$15.92

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MORN's current dividend yield?
Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) currently has a dividend yield of 1.24%, based on a stock price of $141.84 and an annual dividend of $1.91.
When is MORN's next dividend payment date?
MORN's next ex-dividend date is 2026-07-10 and the next payment date is 2026-04-30. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does MORN pay in dividends per year?
Morningstar, Inc. paid $1.82 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has MORN been increasing its dividend?
Morningstar, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 3.74% and a 10-year CAGR of 9.13%.
Is MORN's dividend safe?
Morningstar, Inc. has a payout ratio of 19.53%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 17.67%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is MORN's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Morningstar, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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