Morningstar, Inc.
S&P 500MORN/Financial Services · Financial Data & Stock Exchanges/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
1.24%
$1.91 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
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 SafeBalance Sheet
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SafeDividend Track Record
Very SafeAbout 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%
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