Morningstar, Inc. 8-K

What Happened Morningstar, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 via a press release dated February 12, 2026. The company also published a supplemental presentation and a shareholder letter on the same date. Copies of the press release (Earnings Release), supplemental presentation, and shareholder letter were attached to the Form 8‑K as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3, respectively; the materials were furnished to the SEC (not filed). The Form 8‑K was signed by Chief Financial Officer Michael Holt.

Key Details

• Date filed: February 12, 2026.
• Reporting period: fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
• Exhibits included: 99.1 (Earnings Release), 99.2 (Supplemental Presentation), 99.3 (Shareholder Letter).
• The earnings materials and shareholder letter are furnished to the SEC (described in the filing as "furnished, not filed").

Why It Matters The 8‑K signals that Morningstar has released its latest quarterly and annual results and provided management commentary and supporting slides. Retail investors should review the attached Earnings Release and Supplemental Presentation for actual financial metrics (revenue, profit, growth rates, and any guidance) and read the Shareholder Letter for management’s perspective. Because the filing itself does not include the numbers, the exhibits contain the material details needed to assess performance and near‑term outlook.