Morningstar, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend — $0.50/Share

What Happened

• Morningstar, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on September 18, 2026, announcing that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend is payable October 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 2, 2026. The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and was signed by Chief Financial Officer Michael Holt.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.50 per share (quarterly).
• Declaration date / filing: September 18, 2026 (Form 8-K).
• Record date: October 2, 2026.
• Payable date: October 30, 2026.
• Press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Why It Matters

• A board-approved quarterly dividend signals cash return to shareholders and provides predictable income for investors who hold Morningstar stock through the record date. The announcement does not include changes to guidance, earnings, or executive leadership; it is limited to the dividend declaration disclosed in the 8-K.