Morningstar Executive Chairman Reports Planned Insider Stock Sales

Q: How many Morningstar (MORN) shares were sold and at what prices?

The insider sold a total of 8,039 shares of Morningstar common stock: 6,969 shares at a weighted average price of $213.3175 and 1,070 shares at a weighted average price of $211.1233 .

Q: How many Morningstar (MORN) shares does the insider own after these transactions?

After the reported sales, the insider beneficially owns 8,631,417 shares directly, plus 5,948,127 shares held in grantor retained annuity trusts and 150,000 shares held in additional trusts.

Q: What types of accounts hold the Morningstar (MORN) shares indirectly owned by the insider?

The filing explains that 5,948,127 shares are held in grantor retained annuity trusts for the benefit of the reporting person and his children, and 150,000 shares are held in trusts for the benefit of the reporting person's children.

Filing Impact

(Very High)

Filing Sentiment

(Negative)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) reported insider share sales by a director, 10% owner and Executive Chairman on a Form 4. The insider sold 6,969 shares of common stock on 11/14/2025 at a weighted average price of $213.3175, and 1,070 shares on 11/17/2025 at a weighted average price of $211.1233, both coded as open-market sales. These transactions were made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 15, 2024. After the reported sales, the insider beneficially owns 8,631,417 shares directly, plus 5,948,127 shares held by grantor retained annuity trusts and 150,000 shares held in additional trusts.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 8,039 shares ($1,712,512)

Net Sell 4 txns

Insider Mansueto Joseph D

Role Executive Chairman

Sold 8,039 shs ($1.71M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,070	$211.1233	$226K
Sale	Common Stock	6,969	$213.3175	$1.49M
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,631,417 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 5,948,127 shares (Indirect, By Trust)

Footnotes (1)

The sales reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on November 15, 2024. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $212.9850 to $213.8000. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, Morningstar or a shareholder of Morningstar full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $210.9500 to $211.6600. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, Morningstar or a shareholder of Morningstar full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The shares are held in grantor retained annuity trusts for the benefit of the reporting person and his children. The reporting person serves as trustee of the grantor retained annuity trusts. The shares are held in trusts for the benefit of the reporting person's children. The reporting person's spouse is trustee of the trusts.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

11/18/2025 - 04:41 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Mansueto Joseph D

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

22 W. WASHINGTON

(Street)

CHICAGO

60602

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Morningstar, Inc. [ MORN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Chairman

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/14/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	11/14/2025		S⁽¹⁾		6,969	D	$213.3175⁽²⁾	8,632,487	D
Common Stock	11/17/2025		S⁽¹⁾		1,070	D	$211.1233⁽³⁾	8,631,417	D
Common Stock								5,948,127	I	By Trust⁽⁴⁾
Common Stock								150,000	I	By Trust⁽⁵⁾

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sales reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on November 15, 2024.

2. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $212.9850 to $213.8000. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, Morningstar or a shareholder of Morningstar full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

3. The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $210.9500 to $211.6600. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, Morningstar or a shareholder of Morningstar full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

4. The shares are held in grantor retained annuity trusts for the benefit of the reporting person and his children. The reporting person serves as trustee of the grantor retained annuity trusts.

5. The shares are held in trusts for the benefit of the reporting person's children. The reporting person's spouse is trustee of the trusts.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kathleen Peacock, by power of attorney	11/18/2025
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Morningstar (MORN) report on this Form 4?

The filing reports that a Morningstar director, 10% owner and Executive Chairman sold 6,969 shares of common stock on 11/14/2025 and 1,070 shares on 11/17/2025 in open-market transactions coded as sales.

How many Morningstar (MORN) shares were sold and at what prices?

The insider sold a total of 8,039 shares of Morningstar common stock: 6,969 shares at a weighted average price of $213.3175 and 1,070 shares at a weighted average price of $211.1233.

Were the Morningstar (MORN) insider sales under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing states that the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on November 15, 2024.

How many Morningstar (MORN) shares does the insider own after these transactions?

After the reported sales, the insider beneficially owns 8,631,417 shares directly, plus 5,948,127 shares held in grantor retained annuity trusts and 150,000 shares held in additional trusts.

What types of accounts hold the Morningstar (MORN) shares indirectly owned by the insider?

The filing explains that 5,948,127 shares are held in grantor retained annuity trusts for the benefit of the reporting person and his children, and 150,000 shares are held in trusts for the benefit of the reporting person's children.

What price ranges did the Morningstar (MORN) trades occur at?

The 11/14/2025 transaction occurred in multiple trades at prices ranging from $212.9850 to $213.8000, and the 11/17/2025 transaction occurred in multiple trades at prices ranging from $210.9500 to $211.6600.