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Morningstar, Inc. provides independent investment insights, data, research, indexes, credit ratings, and investment-management services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement providers, institutional clients, and market-data redistributors. News about the company commonly covers financial results, product development across the Morningstar Direct Platform, PitchBook private capital market intelligence, Morningstar Credit and Morningstar DBRS, Morningstar Indexes, and Morningstar Wealth and Retirement.
Recurring updates also include integrations that distribute Morningstar and PitchBook research through external platforms, index launches and rebrands, credit-market research tools, awards tied to manager research, completed acquisitions such as CRSP, dividend actions, and governance matters.
Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN) reported strong financial results for Q2 2024, with revenue increasing 13.3% to $571.9 million and organic revenue growing 13.6%. The company saw significant improvements in profitability, with operating income rising 160.2% to $108.5 million and adjusted operating income up 87.9%. Diluted net income per share increased 90.5% to $1.60, while adjusted diluted net income per share grew 54.6% to $2.01.
Key highlights include strong performance across most business segments, particularly Morningstar Credit, PitchBook, and Morningstar Data and Analytics. The company also reported improved cash flows and a strengthened balance sheet. Morningstar's CEO, Kunal Kapoor, emphasized the company's focus on durable growth in adjusted operating income and ongoing product enhancements for customers.
Morningstar (Nasdaq: MORN) will release its Q2 2024 financial results on July 24, 2024, after market close. The company will not host an analyst conference call. Investors can send written questions to investors@morningstar.com for further inquiries.
Morningstar's board has announced a quarterly dividend of 40.5 cents per share. This dividend matches the amount paid in April. The dividend will be payable on July 31, 2024, to shareholders who are on record as of July 12, 2024. For further inquiries, investors can reach out to investors@morningstar.com.
Morningstar announced significant enhancements to its Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings on May 30. Key updates include a revised corporate governance methodology and the addition of three new material ESG risk measures. These changes affect over 16,000 companies globally and represent the most substantial updates since the ratings were introduced in 2018. Morningstar's research shows that 67% of global asset owners find ESG increasingly material to investment policy. The new methodology aims to improve investor confidence, reduce risks, and enhance brand value. Full implementation of these updates is expected by September 2024.
Morningstar (Nasdaq: MORN) has announced that Rod Diefendorf will be appointed as the new President and Chief Operating Officer of PitchBook, following the departure of founder John Gabbert. Diefendorf, who has been with PitchBook since 2016, has nearly 30 years of experience in the technology sector. He has been instrumental in driving PitchBook's strategic roadmap and global operations. CEO Kunal Kapoor expressed confidence in Diefendorf's ability to continue the company's growth and uphold its commitment to providing transparent investment insights. Diefendorf emphasized his dedication to maintaining the company's vision and passion.
Morningstar, Inc. awarded Clare Hart the 'Outstanding Portfolio Manager' title for 2024, recognizing her leadership at JPMorgan Equity Income Fund. The fund achieved a 9.4% annualized gain under Hart's guidance, outperforming its benchmarks. Hart's tenure reflects a strategic focus on reliable dividends and value-leaning sectors, with a reputation for prudent investment decisions.
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