Morningstar, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• Morningstar, Inc. (MORN) filed a Form 8-K on March 13, 2026 (Item 8.01) announcing that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend is payable April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 3, 2026. A related press release was filed as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.50 per share (quarterly cash dividend).
• Record date: April 3, 2026.
• Payment date: April 30, 2026.
• Filing date of the 8-K: March 13, 2026 (signed by CFO Michael Holt).

Why It Matters

• This dividend is a direct cash return to shareholders for the quarter; eligible shareholders on the record date will receive the payment.
• The filing does not disclose the total aggregate payout or any change to Morningstar’s dividend policy or frequency. Investors tracking income, yield, or cash-return trends should note the payment and confirm the ex-dividend date with their broker.