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Mar 31
Morningstar Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Morningstar reported solid top-line and bottom-line growth, driven by strong performances from PitchBook and Morningstar Credit.
Key Takeaways
The company delivered a strong Q1 2025 with increased revenue, net income, and adjusted EPS. PitchBook and Morningstar Credit fueled growth, supported by recent acquisitions.
Revenue grew 7.2% YoY to $581.9M, with organic growth at 9.1%
Net income rose to $78.5M with adjusted EPS increasing to $2.23
Strong performance in PitchBook and Morningstar Credit segments
Increased share repurchases and continued investment in strategic acquisitions
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Forward Guidance
The company remains cautiously optimistic amid market volatility and plans to continue supporting high-growth areas like PitchBook and private credit.
Positive Outlook
- Continued revenue growth driven by PitchBook and Morningstar Credit
- Strategic acquisitions expanding private credit and structured finance
- Improved adjusted operating margins
- Higher adjusted EPS performance
- Strong client growth in key segments
Challenges Ahead
- Caution due to market volatility and economic uncertainty
- Decreased cash flow from operations YoY
- Decline in Morningstar Direct Platform margin due to higher costs
- Softness in research distribution and Direct Web Services
- Increased debt and higher compensation expenses