Morningstar, Inc.
MORNMorningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research and data, offering comprehensive analysis on stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, and other financial products. Founded in 1984, the company serves individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional clients worldwide with tools and insights to support informed investment decisions. Its platform is known for its proprietary star ratings and extensive coverage of investment options.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.50 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 104 days on October 30, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2026 | $0.50 | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-02 |
| July 31, 2026 | $0.50 | 2026-07-10 | 2026-07-10 |
| April 30, 2026 | $0.50 | 2026-04-02 | 2026-04-03 |
| January 30, 2026 | $0.50 | 2026-01-02 | 2026-01-02 |
| October 31, 2025 | $0.46 | 2025-10-03 | 2025-10-03 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Morningstar, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 64 dividend payments over the past 15 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held MORN shares during this period received a total of $17.30 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.50/share was paid 79 days ago, on April 30, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: MORN currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.16%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2011, the dividend payout has grown by 900.0%, from $0.05 to $0.50.
- Dividend Reliability: MORN has maintained or increased its dividend for 64 consecutive payments.
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