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Thomson Reuters reported a strong start to 2026, with first‑quarter revenues of $2,087 million, up 10% from $1,900 million, driven by 10% growth in recurring revenues and 15% growth in transactions revenue.

Operating profit rose 14% to $639 million and diluted EPS increased to $1.03 from $0.96, helped by higher profit and a lower share count from repurchases. Adjusted EBITDA was $881 million, up 9%, with a 42.2% margin, and free cash flow grew 19% to $332 million.

The “Big 3” segments (Legal Professionals, Corporates, Tax, Audit & Accounting) delivered 9% organic revenue growth. On May 4, the company returned $605 million via a special cash distribution and share consolidation, and had 436.5 million common shares outstanding. Management reaffirmed its 2026 outlook for revenue growth and margins, but increased expected net interest expense to $180–$190 million, reflecting a $1.2 billion share repurchase program and other capital returns.

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Solid Q1 growth, capital return heavy, outlook largely unchanged.

Thomson Reuters grew Q1 2026 revenue by 10% to $2,087 million, with all core “Big 3” segments posting high single‑ to mid‑teens growth and adjusted EBITDA up 9% to $881 million. This points to healthy demand across legal, corporate and tax workflows.

Free cash flow rose 19% to $332 million, supporting generous shareholder returns: a $605 million special distribution plus share consolidation, and $262 million already deployed under a $600 million buyback. Net debt/adjusted EBITDA remains modest at 0.8x, leaving balance sheet flexibility.

The company reaffirmed 2026 targets for 7.5–8.0% organic revenue growth and a 100‑basis‑point margin uplift, but raised expected net interest expense to $180–$190 million after the $1.2 billion capital return plan. Subsequent filings may show how sustained AI product adoption and macro conditions affect execution against this outlook.

Revenue $2,087 million Q1 2026, up 10% year over year
Operating profit $639 million Q1 2026, up 14% year over year
Diluted EPS $1.03 Q1 2026, versus $0.96 in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $881 million Q1 2026, 9% growth; 42.2% margin
Free cash flow $332 million Q1 2026, up 19% from $277 million
Return of capital $605 million Special distribution and share consolidation on May 4, 2026
Common shares outstanding 436.5 million shares As of May 4, 2026 after consolidation and buybacks
2026 net interest expense outlook $180–$190 million Updated FY 2026 guidance as of May 5, 2026
adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $881 million, up 9%, with a 42.2% margin"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
organic revenue growth financial
"Organic revenue growth was 8% and 9% for the “Big 3” segments"
Organic revenue growth is the increase in a company's sales that comes from its existing products and services, without including any gains from acquisitions or selling off parts of the business. It reflects the company’s ability to attract more customers or encourage existing customers to buy more over time. For investors, it indicates the company's underlying strength and efficiency in expanding its core operations.
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow was $332 million, up 19% from $277 million"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
non-IFRS financial measures financial
"the company uses certain non-IFRS financial measures as supplemental indicators"
Non-IFRS financial measures are company-reported numbers that modify or exclude items from standard accounting results so management can highlight what it sees as underlying business performance—common examples are adjusted EBITDA or adjusted earnings per share. They matter to investors because they can make trends clearer by removing unusual or noncash items, like cleaning lens smudges off a camera, but they require scrutiny since companies decide what to exclude and comparisons across firms may not be uniform.
Big 3 segments financial
"The “Big 3” Segments Combined generated 9% organic revenue growth"
leverage ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA financial
"Net debt/adjusted EBITDA was 0.8:1 as of March 31, 2026"
 
 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-31349

 

 

THOMSON REUTERS CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

19 Duncan Street, Toronto,

Ontario M5H 3H1, Canada

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☐   Form 40-F ☒

 

 
 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

THOMSON REUTERS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By:  

/s/ Jennifer Ruddick

  Name: Jennifer Ruddick
  Title:  Deputy Company Secretary

Date: May 5, 2026


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number

  

Description

99.1    News release dated May 5, 2026 – Thomson Reuters Reports First-Quarter 2026 Results

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

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Thomson Reuters Reports First-Quarter 2026 Results

TORONTO, May 5, 2026 - Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026:

 

 

Strong revenue growth in the first quarter

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Total company revenues up 10% / organic revenues up 8%

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Organic revenues up 9% for the “Big 3” segments (Legal Professionals, Corporates and Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals)

 

Maintained full-year 2026 outlook for organic revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow

 

Increased annualized common share dividend by 10% to $2.62, announced February 2026

 

Completed $605 million return of capital transaction on May 4; and reduced share count by approximately 6.5 million shares by way of share consolidation transaction

 

Repurchased $262 million, or 2.5 million common shares under the $600 million share repurchase program announced on February 25, 2026

“We have delivered an encouraging start to 2026,” said Steve Hasker, President and CEO of Thomson Reuters. “Our positive momentum reflects the trust professionals place in Thomson Reuters in the moments that matter most. Across law, tax, audit and compliance, professionals accountable for high-stakes outcomes are choosing our AI products, built to the standards their work demands - grounded in authoritative content, designed and tested by our domain experts, and created to produce results that can be verified and audited under real-world scrutiny. We call this ‘fiduciary-grade AI.’ “

Consolidated Financial Highlights - Three Months Ended March 31

 

Three months ended March 31,

(Millions of U.S. dollars, except for EPS)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

     2026     2025     Change        

IFRS Financial Measures(1)

         

Revenues

  $ 2,087     $ 1,900       10    

Operating profit

    639       563       14    

Diluted earnings per share (EPS)

  $ 1.03     $ 0.96       7    

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 505     $ 445       13    
   
     2026     2025     Change     Change at
Constant
Currency
 

Non-IFRS Financial Measures(1)

         

Revenue growth in constant currency

          8

Organic revenue growth

          8

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 881     $ 809       9     9

Adjusted EBITDA margin

    42.2     42.3     -10bp       40bp  

Adjusted EPS

  $ 1.23     $ 1.12       10     10

Free cash flow

  $ 332     $ 277       19    
 

(1)  In addition to results reported in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the company uses certain non-IFRS financial measures as supplemental indicators of its operating performance and financial position. See the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section and the tables appended to this news release for additional information on these and other non-IFRS financial measures, including how they are defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable IFRS measures. 

   

 


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Revenues increased 10% due to 10% growth in recurring revenues (77% of total revenues) and 15% growth in transactions revenues, partly offset by a 4% decline in Global Print. Total company revenue growth benefited approximately 1% from foreign currency and 1% from net acquisitions and disposals.

 

 

Organic revenues increased 8% reflecting 8% growth in recurring revenues, 10% growth in transactions revenues and a 5% decline in Global Print.

 

The company’s “Big 3” segments reported organic revenue growth of 9% and collectively comprised 85% of total revenues.

Operating profit increased 14% primarily due to net impact of higher revenues and operating expenses.

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% primarily due to the same factors that impacted operating profit. The related margin decreased to 42.2% from 42.3% in the prior-year period. Foreign currency negatively impacted the year-over-year change in adjusted EBITDA margin by 50 basis points.

Diluted EPS increased to $1.03 per share compared to $0.96 per share in the prior-year period as higher operating profit was partly offset by lower results from discontinued operations and higher net interest expense. Diluted EPS also benefited from a reduction in weighted-average common shares outstanding due to share repurchases.

 

 

Adjusted EPS, which excludes discontinued operations, as well as other adjustments, increased to $1.23 per share compared to $1.12 per share in the prior-year period, primarily due to higher adjusted EBITDA partly offset by higher net interest expense. Adjusted EPS also benefited from a reduction in weighted-average common shares.

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $60 million primarily due to higher cash benefits from the net impact of higher revenues and operating expenses.

 

 

Free cash flow increased by $55 million primarily due to the increase in net cash provided by operating activities. 


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Highlights by Customer Segment – Three Months Ended March 31

 

(Millions of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 
   
     Three months ended                     
     March 31,     Change  
     2026     2025(2)     Total     Constant
Currency(1)
     Organic(1)(3)  
                                 

Revenues

       

Legal Professionals

  $ 756     $ 688       10     8      9

Corporates

    608       548       11     9      9

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

    410       358       15     14      10
   

 

 

   

 

 

          

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

    1,774       1,594       11     10      9

Reuters

    212       196       8     7      6

Global Print

    112       116       -4     -5      -5

Eliminations/Rounding

    (11     (6         
   

 

 

   

 

 

          

Total Revenues

  $ 2,087     $ 1,900       10     8      8
   

 

 

   

 

 

          

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

       

Legal Professionals

  $ 365     $ 336       9     8     

Corporates

    243       215       13     13     

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

    221       208       6     6     
   

 

 

   

 

 

          

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

    829       759       9     9     

Reuters

    34       39       -13     -4     

Global Print

    43       44       -2     -3     

Corporate costs

    (25     (33     n/a       n/a       
   

 

 

   

 

 

          

Total Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 881     $ 809       9     9     
   

 

 

   

 

 

          

Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1)

       

Legal Professionals

    48.3     48.7     -40bp       -30bp       

Corporates

    40.0     39.3     70bp       130bp       

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

    53.8     56.6     -280bp       -240bp       

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

    46.7     47.3     -60bp       -20bp       

Reuters

    16.1     20.0     -390bp       -190bp       

Global Print

    38.6     37.8     80bp       80bp       

Total Adjusted EBITDA Margin

    42.2     42.3     -10bp       40bp       

 

(1)  See the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section and the tables appended to this news release for additional information on these and other non-IFRS financial measures. To compute segment and consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin, the company excludes fair value adjustments related to acquired deferred revenue. 

(2)  For comparative purposes, 2025 segment results have been revised to reflect the current period presentation. For additional information, including a summary of how the changes impacted results for the first-quarter of 2025, see the “Revision to Prior-Year Segment Results” section of this news release. 

(3)  Computed for revenue growth only. 

n/a:  not applicable 

   

   

   

   


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Unless otherwise noted, all revenue growth comparisons by customer segment in this news release are at constant currency (which excludes the impact of foreign currency) as the company believes this provides the best basis to measure performance.

Legal Professionals

Revenues increased 8% at constant currency. Organic revenue growth was 9%.

 

 

Recurring revenues increased 9% (98% of total, all organic). Organic revenue growth was primarily driven by Westlaw and CoCounsel.

 

Transactions revenues decreased 2% (2% of total, all organic).

Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $365 million.

 

 

The margin decreased to 48.3% from 48.7%, primarily driven by higher revenues offset by higher technology and other costs, and to a lesser extent, a negative impact from foreign currency.

Corporates

Revenues increased 9% at constant currency, all organic.

 

 

Recurring revenues increased 8% (74% of total, all organic). Organic revenue growth was primarily driven by Westlaw, CoCounsel, Practical Law, Pagero, CLEAR and the segment’s international businesses.

 

Transactions revenues increased 12% (26% of total, all organic). Organic revenue growth was primarily driven by Confirmation, Pagero, Indirect Tax and the segment’s international businesses.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 13% to $243 million.

 

 

The margin increased to 40.0% from 39.3% driven by higher operating leverage. Foreign currency negatively impacted the year-over-year change in adjusted EBITDA margin by 60 basis points.

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

Revenues increased 14% at constant currency, including the acquisition impact of SafeSend which was reflected in transactions revenues. Organic revenue growth was 10%.

 

 

Recurring revenues increased 10% (56% of total, all organic). Organic revenue growth was primarily driven by tax and audit products, including CoCounsel, as well as the segment’s Latin America business.

 

Transactions revenues increased 18% (44% of total, increased 11% organic). Organic revenue growth was primarily driven by SafeSend, SurePrep, UltraTax and Confirmation.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 6% to $221 million.

 

 

The margin decreased to 53.8% from 56.6% primarily due to higher technology and other costs. Foreign currency negatively impacted the year-over-year change in adjusted EBITDA margin by 40 basis points.

The Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals segment is the company’s most seasonal business with approximately 60% of full-year revenues typically generated in the first and fourth quarters. As a result, the margin performance of this segment has been generally higher in the first and fourth quarters as costs are typically incurred in a more linear fashion throughout the year.


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Reuters

Revenues increased 7% at constant currency (increased 6% organic), primarily due to higher Agency revenues and a contractual price increase from the company’s news agreement with the Data & Analytics business of London Stock Exchange Group.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased 13% to $34 million and the margin decreased to 16.1% from 20.0%, primarily due to foreign currency, which negatively impacted the year-over-year change in adjusted EBITDA margin by 200 basis points, as well as higher editorial and other costs.

Global Print

Revenues decreased 5% at constant currency, all organic, driven by lower shipment volumes.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased 2% to $43 million, and the margin increased to 38.6% from 37.8% reflecting lower expenses.

Corporate Costs

Corporate costs were $25 million compared to $33 million in the prior-year period, which included a corporate charge that did not repeat.

2026 Outlook

The company maintained its 2026 full-year outlook announced on February 5, 2026 for all metrics, except for net interest expense which is expected to be in the $180 - $190 million range compared to the $150 - $160 million range in the company’s February 2026 outlook. The increase reflects the impact of the $1.2 billion share repurchase program and return of capital and share consolidation transactions, as announced on February 25, 2026, on the company’s net debt position.

The company’s outlook for 2026 in the table below assumes constant currency rates and incorporates the recent Noetica acquisition, but excludes the impact of any future acquisitions or dispositions that may occur during the remainder of the year. Thomson Reuters believes that this type of guidance provides useful insight into the anticipated performance of its businesses.

The company expects its second-quarter 2026 organic revenue growth to be in a range of 7% - 8% and its adjusted EBITDA margin to be approximately 38%.

The company’s 2026 outlook is forward-looking information that is subject to risks and uncertainties (see “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements, Material Risks and Material Assumptions”). In particular, the company continues to operate in an uncertain macroeconomic environment, reflecting ongoing geopolitical risk, uneven economic growth, and an evolving interest rate and inflationary backdrop. Any worsening of the global economic or business environment, among other factors, could impact the company’s ability to achieve its outlook.


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Reported Full-Year 2025 Results and Full-Year 2026 Outlook

 

       
Total Thomson Reuters  

FY 2025 

Reported 

 

FY 2026

Outlook

2/5/2026

 

FY 2026

Outlook

5/5/2026

       

Total Revenue Growth

  3%(2)   7.5% - 8.0%   Unchanged
       

Organic Revenue Growth(1)

  7%   7.5% - 8.0%   Unchanged
       

Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1)

  39.2%   +100bps vs 2025   Unchanged
       

Corporate Costs

  $118 million   $115 - $125 million   Unchanged
       

Free Cash Flow(1)

  $1.95 billion   ~$2.1 billion   Unchanged
       

Accrued Capex as % of Revenues(1)

  8.2%   ~8.0%   Unchanged
       

Depreciation & Amortization of Software

Depreciation & Amortization of Internally Developed Software

Amortization of Acquired Software

  $832 million

$626 million

$206 million

  $890- $910 million

$680 - $690 million

$210 - $220 million

  Unchanged

Unchanged

Unchanged

       

Net Interest Expense

   $143 million     $150 - $160 million     $180 - $190  million 
       

Effective Tax Rate on Adjusted Earnings(1)

  18.5%   ~19%   Unchanged
       
“Big 3” Segments(1)   FY 2025
Reported
  FY 2026
Outlook
2/5/2026
  FY 2026
Outlook
5/5/2026
       

Total Revenue Growth

  4%(2)   ~9.5%   Unchanged
       

Organic Revenue Growth

  9%   ~9.5%   Unchanged
       

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

  43.6%   +100bps vs 2025   Unchanged

 

(1)

Non-IFRS financial measures. See the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section below as well as the tables appended to this news release for more information.

(2)

Total revenue growth reflects the impact of the disposals of FindLaw and other non-core businesses in December 2024.

The information in this section is forward-looking. Actual results, which will include the impact of currency, future acquisitions and dispositions completed during 2026, and macroeconomic events outside of the company’s control may differ materially from the company’s 2026 outlook. The information in this section should also be read in conjunction with the section below entitled “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements, Material Risks and Material Assumptions.”


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Return of Capital and Share Consolidation

On May 4, 2026, the company returned $605 million to its shareholders and reduced its common shares outstanding by approximately 6.5 million, in accordance with its previously announced return of capital and share consolidation transactions. The transactions consisted of a special cash distribution of $1.435518 per participating common share and a share consolidation, or “reverse stock split”, which reduced the number of outstanding common shares at a ratio of 1 pre-consolidated share for 0.984560 post-consolidated shares, which was proportional to the special cash distribution.

Share Repurchases - Update on $600 Million Share Repurchase Program

In February 2026, the company announced its plan to repurchase up to $600 million of additional common shares under an amended Normal Course Issuer Bid that was approved by the TSX. The company repurchased 2.5 million of its common shares for a total spend of $262 million.

As of May 4, 2026, Thomson Reuters had approximately 436.5 million common shares outstanding.

Acquisition

In February 2026, the company acquired Noetica, Inc., a New York-based AI-native start-up that transforms transaction-deal data into structured market intelligence for deal professionals. This business will be primarily reported in the Legal Professionals segment.

Dividends

In February 2026, the company announced a 10% or $0.24 per share annualized increase in the dividend to $2.62 per common share, representing the 33rd consecutive year of dividend increases and the fifth consecutive 10% increase. A quarterly dividend of $0.655 per share is payable on June 10, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of May 20, 2026.

Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. The company serves professionals across legal, tax, audit, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Its products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. For more information, visit thomsonreuters.com.

NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

Thomson Reuters prepares its financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

This news release includes certain non-IFRS financial measures, which include ratios that incorporate one or more non-IFRS financial measures, such as adjusted EBITDA (other than at the customer segment level) and the related margin, free cash flow, adjusted earnings and the effective tax rate on adjusted earnings, adjusted EPS, accrued capital expenditures expressed as a percentage of revenues, net debt and leverage ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA, selected measures excluding the impact of foreign currency, changes in revenues computed on an organic basis as well as all financial measures for the “Big 3” segments.

Thomson Reuters uses these non-IFRS financial measures as supplemental indicators of its operating performance and financial position as well as for internal planning purposes and the company’s business outlook. Additionally, Thomson Reuters uses non-IFRS measures as the basis for management incentive programs. These measures do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS and therefore are unlikely to be comparable to the calculation of similar measures used by other companies and should not be viewed as alternatives to measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS. Non-IFRS financial measures are defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable IFRS measures in the appended tables.


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The company’s outlook contains various non-IFRS financial measures. The company believes that providing reconciliations of forward-looking non-IFRS financial measures in its outlook would be potentially misleading and not practical due to the difficulty of projecting items that are not reflective of ongoing operations in any future period. The magnitude of these items may be significant. Consequently, for purposes of its outlook only, the company is unable to reconcile these non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures because it cannot predict, with reasonable certainty, the impacts of changes in foreign exchange rates which impact (i) the translation of its results reported at average foreign currency rates for the year, and (ii) other finance income or expense related to intercompany financing arrangements. Additionally, the company cannot reasonably predict the occurrence or amount of other operating gains and losses that generally arise from business transactions that the company does not currently anticipate.

ROUNDING

Other than EPS, the company reports its results in millions of U.S. dollars, but computes percentage changes and margins using whole dollars to be more precise. As a result, percentages and margins calculated from reported amounts may differ from those presented, and growth components may not total due to rounding.

REVISION TO PRIOR-YEAR SEGMENT RESULTS

Effective January 1, 2026, the company made changes to its segment reporting to reflect how it currently manages its segments. The changes reflect the transfer of certain customers and their related revenues and expenses among the company’s Legal Professionals, Corporates and Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals segments. These changes impact the financial results of the company’s segments, but do not change its consolidated financial results. The following summarizes the changes to the applicable segment’s first-quarter 2025 reported amounts:

 

 

Legal Professionals revenues decreased $5 million to $688 million, adjusted EBITDA was unchanged at $336 million and adjusted EBITDA margin increased 30 basis points to 48.7%;

 

Corporates revenues increased $7 million to $548 million, adjusted EBITDA increased $2 million to $215 million and adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 10 basis points to 39.3%; and

 

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals revenues decreased $2 million to $358 million, adjusted EBITDA decreased $2 million to $208 million and adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 10 basis points to 56.6%.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, MATERIAL RISKS AND MATERIAL ASSUMPTIONS

Certain statements in this news release, including, but not limited to, statements in Mr. Hasker’s comments and the “2026 Outlook” section, are forward-looking. The words “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “target”, “estimate”, “could”, “should”, “intend”, “predict”, “project” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. While the company believes that it has a reasonable basis for making forward-looking statements in this news release, they are not a guarantee of future performance or outcomes and there is no assurance that any of the other events described in any forward-looking statement will materialize. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. Many of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions are beyond the company’s control and the effects of them can be difficult to predict.

Some of the material risk factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, those discussed on pages 19-32 in the “Risk Factors” section of the company’s 2025 annual report. These and other risk factors are discussed in materials that Thomson Reuters from time-to-time files with, or furnishes to, the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Thomson Reuters’ annual and quarterly reports are also available in the “Investor Relations” section of thomsonreuters.com.

The company’s 2026 business outlook is based on information currently available to the company and is based on various external and internal assumptions made by the company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that the company believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Material assumptions and material risks may cause actual performance to differ from the company’s expectations underlying its 2026 business outlook. In particular, the global economy has experienced substantial disruption due to concerns regarding economic effects associated with the macroeconomic backdrop and ongoing geopolitical risks. The company’s 2026 business outlook assumes that uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions will continue to disrupt the economy and cause periods of volatility, however, these conditions may last substantially longer than expected and any worsening of the global economic or business environment could impact the company’s ability to achieve its outlook and affect its results and other expectations. For a discussion of material assumptions and material risks related to the company’s 2026 outlook see pages 61-62 of the company’s 2025 annual report. The company’s annual report was filed with, or furnished to, the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the U.S. SEC and are also available in the “Investor Relations” section of thomsonreuters.com.


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Thomson Reuters Corporation

Consolidated Income Statement

(millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
 
     March 31,  
     2026     2025  

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

    

Revenues

   $ 2,087     $ 1,900  

Operating expenses

     (1,203     (1,108

Depreciation

     (28     (27

Amortization of software

     (193     (174

Amortization of other identifiable intangible assets

     (24     (25

Other operating losses, net

     —        (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

     639       563  

Finance costs, net:

    

Net interest expense

     (39     (30

Other finance income (costs)

     9       (10
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before tax and equity method investments

     609       523  

Share of post-tax losses in equity method investments

     (7     (6

Tax expense

     (125     (92
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

     477       425  

(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (18     9  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings

   $ 459     $ 434  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings attributable to common shareholders

   $ 459     $ 434  

Earnings per share:

    

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

    

From continuing operations

   $ 1.07     $ 0.94  

From discontinued operations

     (0.04     0.02  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

   $ 1.03     $ 0.96  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic weighted-average common shares

     444,561,933       450,289,884  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted-average common shares

     444,657,277       450,829,350  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


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Thomson Reuters Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

(millions of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     March 31,
2026
    December 31,
2025
 

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 400     $ 511  

Trade and other receivables

     1,184       1,143  

Other financial assets

     89       94  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     460       480  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current assets

     2,133       2,228  

Property and equipment, net

     341       361  

Software, net

     1,697       1,645  

Other identifiable intangible assets, net

     3,077       3,102  

Goodwill

     8,056       7,913  

Equity method investments

     193       202  

Other financial assets

     460       466  

Other non-current assets

     686       680  

Deferred tax

     1,301       1,343  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 17,944     $ 17,940  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and equity

    

Liabilities

    

Current indebtedness

   $ 1,120     $ 795  

Payables, accruals and provisions

     934       1,090  

Current tax liabilities

     204       224  

Deferred revenue

     1,162       1,251  

Other financial liabilities

     109       108  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

     3,529       3,468  

Long-term indebtedness

     1,328       1,328  

Provisions and other non-current liabilities

     662       656  

Other financial liabilities

     229       210  

Deferred tax

     384       364  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     6,132       6,026  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity

    

Capital

     3,613       3,597  

Retained earnings

     9,150       9,220  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (951     (903
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     11,812       11,914  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 17,944     $ 17,940  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


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Thomson Reuters Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

(millions of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2026     2025  

Cash provided by (used in):

    

Operating activities

    

Earnings from continuing operations

   $ 477     $ 425  

Adjustments for:

    

Depreciation

     28       27  

Amortization of software

     193       174  

Amortization of other identifiable intangible assets

     24       25  

Share of post-tax losses in equity method investments

     7       6  

Deferred tax

     36       19  

Other

     46       64  

Changes in working capital and other items

     (305     (293
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating cash flows from continuing operations

     506       447  

Operating cash flows from discontinued operations

     (1     (2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     505       445  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities

    

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (212     (606

Proceeds related to disposals of businesses and investments

     1       —   

Capital expenditures

     (156     (151

Other investing activities

     —        1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (367     (756
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities

    

Net borrowings under short-term loan facilities

     322       —   

Payments of lease principal

     (16     (17

Repurchases of common shares

     (262     —   

Dividends paid on preference shares

     (1     (1

Dividends paid on common shares

     (280     (259

Other financing activities

     (11     (11
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (248     (288
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Translation adjustments

     (1     2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (111     (597

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     511       1,968  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 400     $ 1,371  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


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Thomson Reuters Corporation

Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA(1)

(millions of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
    Year ended
 
     March 31,     December 31,  
     2026     2025     2025  

Earnings from continuing operations

   $ 477     $ 425     $ 1,483  

Adjustments to remove:

      

Tax expense

     125       92       423  

Other finance (income) costs

     (9     10       55  

Net interest expense

     39       30       143  

Amortization of other identifiable intangible assets

     24       25       98  

Amortization of software

     193       174       721  

Depreciation

     28       27       111  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

   $ 877     $ 783     $ 3,034  

Adjustments to remove:

      

Share of post-tax losses in equity method investments

     7       6       28  

Other operating losses (gains), net

     —        3       (164

Fair value adjustments*

     (3     17       38  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

   $ 881     $ 809     $ 2,936  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)

     42.2     42.3     39.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

Fair value adjustments primarily represent gains or losses due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany balances that arise in the ordinary course of business, which are a component of operating expenses, as well as adjustments related to acquired deferred revenue.

Thomson Reuters Corporation

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow(1)

(millions of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
    Year ended
 
     March 31,     December 31,  
     2026     2025     2025  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 505     $ 445     $ 2,651  

Capital expenditures

     (156     (151     (634

Other investing activities

     —        1       1  

Payments of lease principal

     (16     (17     (64

Dividends paid on preference shares

     (1     (1     (4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Free cash flow(1)

   $ 332     $ 277     $ 1,950  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Thomson Reuters Corporation

Reconciliation of Capital Expenditures to Accrued Capital Expenditures(1)

(millions of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     Year ended
 
   December 31,  
     2025  

Capital expenditures

   $ 634  

Remove: IFRS adjustment to cash basis

     (18
  

 

 

 

Accrued capital expenditures(1)

   $ 616  
  

 

 

 

Accrued capital expenditures as a percentage of revenues(1)

     8.2
  

 

 

 

 

(1)

Refer to page 18 for additional information on non-IFRS financial measures.


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Thomson Reuters Corporation

Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings(1)

Reconciliation of Total Change in Adjusted EPS to Change in Constant Currency(1)

(millions of U.S. dollars, except for share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
    Year ended
December 31,
 
     2026     2025     2025  

Net earnings

   $ 459     $ 434     $ 1,502  

Adjustments to remove:

      

Fair value adjustments*

     (3     17       38  

Amortization of acquired software

     56       49       206  

Amortization of other identifiable intangible assets

     24       25       98  

Other operating losses (gains), net

     —        3       (164

Other finance (income) costs

     (9     10       55  

Share of post-tax losses in equity method investments

     7       6       28  

Tax on above items(1)

     (14     (24     (35

Tax items impacting comparability(1)

     (1     1       57  

Loss (earnings) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     18       (9     (19

Interim period effective tax rate normalization(1)

     11       (5     —   

Dividends declared on preference shares

     (1     (1     (4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted earnings(1)

   $ 547     $ 506     $ 1,762  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EPS(1)

   $ 1.23     $ 1.12    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total change

     10    

Foreign currency

     0    

Constant currency

     10    

Diluted weighted-average common shares (millions)

     444.7       450.8    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

Reconciliation of Full-Year Effective Tax Rate on Adjusted Earnings(1)    Year ended
December 31,
 
     2025  

Adjusted earnings

   $ 1,762  

Plus: Dividends declared on preference shares

     4  

Plus: Tax expense on adjusted earnings

     401  
  

 

 

 

Pre-tax adjusted earnings

   $ 2,167  
  

 

 

 

IFRS tax expense

   $ 423  

Remove tax related to:

  

Amortization of acquired software

     46  

Amortization of other identifiable intangible assets

     23  

Share of post-tax losses in equity method investments

     2  

Other finance costs

     2  

Other operating gains, net

     (43

Other items

     5  
  

 

 

 

Subtotal – Remove tax benefit on pre-tax items removed from adjusted earnings

     35  

Remove: Tax items impacting comparability

     (57
  

 

 

 

Total – Remove all items impacting comparability

     (22
  

 

 

 

Tax expense on adjusted earnings

   $ 401  
  

 

 

 

Effective tax rate on adjusted earnings

     18.5
  

 

 

 

 

*

Fair value adjustments primarily represent gains or losses due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany balances that arise in the ordinary course of business, which are a component of operating expenses, as well as adjustments related to acquired deferred revenue.

(1)

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Thomson Reuters Corporation

Reconciliation of Changes in Revenues to Changes in Revenues on a Constant Currency(1) and Organic Basis(1)

(millions of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
    Change  
     2026     2025     Total     Foreign
Currency
    SUBTOTAL
Constant
Currency
    Net
Acquisitions/
(Disposals)
    Organic  

Total Revenues

              

Legal Professionals

   $ 756     $ 688       10     1     8     0     9

Corporates

     608       548       11     2     9     0     9

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

     410       358       15     1     14     3     10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

     1,774       1,594       11     1     10     1     9

Reuters

     212       196       8     1     7     1     6

Global Print

     112       116       -4     1     -5     0     -5

Eliminations/Rounding

     (11     (6          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Revenues

   $ 2,087     $ 1,900       10     1     8     1     8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Recurring Revenues

              

Legal Professionals

   $ 739     $ 670       10     1     9     0     9

Corporates

     449       407       10     2     8     0     8

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

     229       205       12     2     10     0     10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

     1,417       1,282       10     2     9     0     9

Reuters

     186       175       6     1     5     1     5

Eliminations/Rounding

     (8     (6          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Recurring Revenues

   $ 1,595     $ 1,451       10     2     8     0     8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions Revenues

              

Legal Professionals

   $ 17     $ 18       -1     1     -2     0     -2

Corporates

     159       141       13     1     12     0     12

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

     181       153       18     0     18     8     11
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

     357       312       15     1     14     4     11

Reuters

     26       21       22     0     21     3     18

Eliminations/Rounding

     (3                
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Transactions Revenues

     380       333       15     1     14     4     10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Year ended
December 31,
    Change  
     2025     2024     Total     Foreign
Currency
    SUBTOTAL
Constant
Currency
    Net
Acquisitions/
(Disposals)
    Organic  

Total Revenues

              

Legal Professionals

   $ 2,843     $ 2,902       -2     0     -2     -10     8

Corporates

     2,023       1,875       8     0     7     -1     9

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

     1,291       1,154       12     -1     13     3     11
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

     6,157       5,931       4     0     4     -5     9

Reuters

     853       832       3     1     2     1     1

Global Print

     490       519       -6     0     -5     0     -5

Eliminations/Rounding

     (24     (24          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Revenues

   $ 7,476     $ 7,258       3     0     3     -4     7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Growth percentages are computed using whole dollars. As a result, percentages calculated from reported amounts may differ from those presented, and growth components may not total due to rounding.

 

(1)

Refer to page 18 for additional information on non-IFRS financial measures.


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Thomson Reuters Corporation

Reconciliation of Changes in Adjusted EBITDA(1) and Related Margin(1) to Changes on a Constant Currency Basis(1)

(millions of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
    Change  
     2026     2025     Total     Foreign
Currency
    Constant
Currency
 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

          

Legal Professionals

   $ 365     $ 336       9     1     8

Corporates

     243       215       13     0     13

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

     221       208       6     0     6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

     829       759       9     1     9

Reuters

     34       39       -13     -9     -4

Global Print

     43       44       -2     1     -3

Corporate costs

     (25     (33     n/a       n/a       n/a  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 881     $ 809       9     0     9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1)

          

Legal Professionals

     48.3     48.7     -40bp       -10bp       -30bp  

Corporates

     40.0     39.3     70bp       -60bp       130bp  

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

     53.8     56.6     -280bp       -40bp       -240bp  

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

     46.7     47.3     -60bp       -40bp       -20bp  

Reuters

     16.1     20.0     -390bp       -200bp       -190bp  

Global Print

     38.6     37.8     80bp       0bp       80bp  

Total Adjusted EBITDA Margin

     42.2     42.3     -10bp       -50bp       40bp  

Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA margin(1)

To compute segment and consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin, the company excludes fair value adjustments related to acquired deferred revenue from its IFRS revenues. The charts below reconcile IFRS revenues to revenues used in the calculation of adjusted EBITDA margin, which excludes fair value adjustments related to acquired deferred revenue.

 

(millions of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

Three months ended March 31, 2026

   IFRS revenues     Remove fair value
adjustments to
acquired deferred
revenue
     Revenues excluding
fair value
adjustments to
acquired deferred
revenue
    Adjusted EBITDA     Adjusted EBITDA
Margin
 

Legal Professionals

   $ 756       —       $ 756     $ 365       48.3

Corporates

     608       —         608       243       40.0

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

     410       —         410       221       53.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

     1,774       —         1,774       829       46.7

Reuters

     212       —         212       34       16.1

Global Print

     112       —         112       43       38.6

Eliminations/Rounding

     (11     —         (11     —        n/a  

Corporate costs

     —        —         —        (25     n/a  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated totals

   $ 2,087       —       $ 2,087     $ 881       42.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2025

                               

Legal Professionals

   $ 688       —       $ 688     $ 336       48.7

Corporates

     548       —         548       215       39.3

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

     358     $ 10        368       208       56.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

     1,594       10        1,604       759       47.3

Reuters

     196       —         196       39       20.0

Global Print

     116       —         116       44       37.8

Eliminations/Rounding

     (6     —         (6     —        n/a  

Corporate costs

     —        —         —        (33     n/a  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated totals

   $ 1,900     $ 10      $ 1,910     $ 809       42.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

n/a: not applicable

Margins are computed using whole dollars, as a result, margins calculated from reported amounts may differ from those presented due to rounding.

 

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Thomson Reuters Corporation

“Big 3” Segments and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA(1) and the Related Margins(1)

(millions of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     Year ended
 
     December 31,  
     2025  
  

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

  

Legal Professionals

   $ 1,354  

Corporates

     727  

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

     614  
  

 

 

 

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

     2,695  

Reuters

     174  

Global Print

     185  

Corporate costs

     (118
  

 

 

 

Total Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 2,936  
  

 

 

 

“Big 3” Segments Combined(1)

  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 2,695  

Revenues, excluding $20 million of fair value adjustments to acquired deferred revenue

   $ 6,177  

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     43.6

Consolidated(1)

  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 2,936  

Revenues, excluding $20 million of fair value adjustments to acquired deferred revenue

   $ 7,496  

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     39.2

Thomson Reuters Corporation

Reconciliation of Net Debt(1) and Leverage Ratio of Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA(1)

(millions of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     March 31,
2026
    December 31,
2025
 

Current indebtedness

   $ 1,120     $ 795  

Long-term indebtedness

     1,328       1,328  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt

     2,448       2,123  

Swaps

     17       16  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt after swaps

     2,465       2,139  

Remove fair value adjustments for hedges

     (3     (2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt after hedging arrangements

     2,462       2,137  

Collateral assets

     (1     (7

Remove transaction costs, premiums or discounts, included in the carrying value of debt

     27       28  

Add: Lease liabilities (current and non-current)

     234       249  

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

     (400     (511
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net debt

   $ 2,322     $ 1,896  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Leverage ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA

    

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 3,008     $ 2,936  

Net debt/adjusted EBITDA

     0.8:1       0.6:1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Non-IFRS Financial Measures    Definition    Why Useful to the Company and Investors
     

Adjusted EBITDA and the related margin

   Represents earnings or losses from continuing operations before tax expense or benefit, net interest expense, other finance costs or income, depreciation, amortization of software and other identifiable intangible assets, Thomson Reuters share of post-tax earnings or losses in equity method investments, other operating gains and losses, certain asset impairment charges and fair value adjustments, including those related to acquired deferred revenue. The related margin is adjusted EBITDA expressed as a percentage of revenues. For purposes of this calculation, revenues are before fair value adjustments to acquired deferred revenue.    Provides a consistent basis to evaluate operating profitability and performance trends by excluding items that the company does not consider to be controllable activities for this purpose. Also, represents a measure commonly reported and widely used by investors as a valuation metric, as well as to assess the company’s ability to incur and service debt.
     

Adjusted earnings and adjusted EPS

  

Net earnings or loss including dividends declared on preference shares but excluding the post-tax impacts of fair value adjustments, including those related to acquired deferred revenue, amortization of acquired intangible assets (attributable to other identifiable intangible assets and acquired software), other operating gains and losses, certain asset impairment charges, other finance costs or income, Thomson Reuters share of post-tax earnings or losses in equity method investments, discontinued operations and other items affecting comparability. Acquired intangible assets contribute to the generation of revenues from acquired companies, which are included in the company’s computation of adjusted earnings.

 

The post-tax amount of each item is excluded from adjusted earnings based on the specific tax rules and tax rates associated with the nature and jurisdiction of each item.

 

Adjusted EPS is calculated from adjusted earnings using diluted weighted-average shares and does not represent actual earnings or loss per share attributable to shareholders.

  

Provides a more comparable basis to analyze earnings.

 

These measures are commonly used by shareholders to measure performance.

     

Effective tax rate on adjusted earnings

  

Adjusted tax expense divided by pre-tax adjusted earnings. Adjusted tax expense is computed as income tax expense or benefit plus or minus the income tax impacts of all items impacting adjusted earnings (as described above), and other tax items impacting comparability.

 

In interim periods, the company also makes an adjustment to reflect income taxes based on the estimated full-year effective tax rate. Earnings or losses for interim periods under IFRS reflect income taxes based on the estimated effective tax rates of each of the jurisdictions in which Thomson Reuters operates. The non-IFRS adjustment reallocates estimated full-year income taxes between interim periods but has no effect on full-year income taxes.

  

Provides a basis to analyze the effective tax rate associated with adjusted earnings.

 





The company’s effective tax rate computed in accordance with IFRS may be more volatile by quarter because the geographical mix of pre-tax profits and losses in interim periods may be different from that for the full year. Therefore, the company believes that using the expected full-year effective tax rate provides more comparability among interim periods.

     

Free cash flow

   Net cash provided by operating activities and other investing activities, less capital expenditures, payments of lease principal and dividends paid on the company’s preference shares.    Helps assess the company’s ability, over the long term, to create value for its shareholders as it represents cash available to repay debt, pay common dividends, fund share repurchases and acquisitions.
     

Changes before the impact of foreign currency or at constant currency

   The changes in revenues, adjusted EBITDA and the related margin, and adjusted EPS before currency (at constant currency or excluding the effects of currency) are determined by converting the current and equivalent prior period’s local currency results using the same foreign currency exchange rate.    Provides better comparability of business trends from period to period.
     

Changes in revenues computed on an organic basis

   Represent changes in revenues of the company’s existing businesses at constant currency. The metric excludes the distortive impacts of acquisitions and dispositions from not owning the business in both comparable periods.    Provides further insight into the performance of the company’s existing businesses by excluding distortive impacts and serves as a better measure of the company’s ability to grow its business over the long term.
     

Accrued capital expenditures as a percentage of revenues

   Accrued capital expenditures divided by revenues, where accrued capital expenditures include amounts that remain unpaid at the end of the reporting period. For purposes of this calculation, revenues are before fair value adjustments to acquired deferred revenue.    Reflects the basis on which the company manages capital expenditures for internal planning purposes.
     

“Big 3” segments

   The company’s combined Legal Professionals, Corporates and Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals segments. All measures reported for the “Big 3” segments are non-IFRS financial measures.    The “Big 3” segments comprised approximately 80% of revenues and represent the core of the company’s business information service product offerings.
     

Net debt and leverage ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA

  

Net debt is total debt, plus related hedging instruments and collateral balances, along with lease liabilities, excluding unamortized transaction costs and any premiums or discounts on debt, minus cash and cash equivalents. We exclude specific hedging components to reflect the net cash outflow upon debt maturity.

 

Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is net debt divided by adjusted EBITDA for the previous twelve-month period ending with the current fiscal quarter.

  

Provides a commonly used measure of a company’s leverage and its ability to pay its debt. Given that the company hedges some of its debt to manage risk, the company includes hedging instruments as it believes it provides a better measure of the total obligation associated with its outstanding debt. Since the company plans to hold its debt and related hedges until maturity, the net debt calculation is adjusted to reflect the net cash outflow at maturity, after deducting cash and cash equivalents.

 

The company’s non-IFRS measure is aligned with the calculation of its internal target leverage ratio and is more conservative than the maximum ratio allowed under the contractual covenants in its credit facility.

Please refer to reconciliations for the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures.

FAQ

How did Thomson Reuters (TRI) perform in Q1 2026?

Thomson Reuters delivered solid Q1 2026 growth, with revenue rising 10% to $2,087 million. Operating profit increased 14% to $639 million, diluted EPS reached $1.03, and adjusted EBITDA grew 9% to $881 million with a 42.2% margin.

What drove Thomson Reuters’ revenue and profit growth in Q1 2026?

Growth was driven by 10% expansion in recurring revenues and 15% growth in transactions revenue. The core “Big 3” segments posted 9% organic revenue growth. Higher revenue, partly offset by higher operating expenses, lifted operating profit 14% and increased cash from operations by $60 million.

What is included in Thomson Reuters’ 2026 financial outlook?

The 2026 outlook calls for total and organic revenue growth of about 7.5%–8.0%, and a roughly 100 bps improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin versus 2025. Free cash flow is expected to be about $2.1 billion, assuming constant currency and including the Noetica acquisition.

Why did Thomson Reuters increase its expected 2026 net interest expense?

Expected 2026 net interest expense was raised to $180–$190 million, up from $150–$160 million. The change reflects the impact of a $1.2 billion share repurchase program and return of capital and share consolidation transactions on the company’s net debt position.

How much capital did Thomson Reuters return to shareholders in early 2026?

On May 4, 2026, Thomson Reuters returned $605 million via a special cash distribution of $1.435518 per participating common share and a proportional share consolidation. Additionally, it repurchased 2.5 million shares for $262 million under a planned $600 million buyback.

What are Thomson Reuters’ key cash flow and leverage metrics for Q1 2026?

Net cash provided by operating activities was $505 million in Q1 2026, and free cash flow reached $332 million, up 19% year over year. Net debt stood at $2,322 million, resulting in a net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio of 0.8:1.

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