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Morningstar Announces Leadership Change in Direct Platform

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  • Morningstar’s President of Direct Platform, James Rhodes, left on September 12, 2025.
  • Morningstar focuses on profitability and invests in AI tools, despite cash flow challenges.
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Morningstar Announces Leadership Change in Direct Platform

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An update from Morningstar ( (MORN) ) is now available.

Morningstar, Inc. announced the departure of James Rhodes, President of Direct Platform, effective September 12, 2025, with Frannie Besztery stepping in as interim head. The company is actively searching for a permanent successor. Morningstar is prioritizing profitability and has been focusing on cost management to drive long-term growth. The company is investing in various areas, including Morningstar Credit’s ratings, PitchBook enhancements, and AI-powered tools, while also expanding its Morningstar Indexes business. Despite a decline in cash flow due to increased tax and bonus payments, Morningstar Direct reported a 6.0% revenue increase in Q2 2025, driven by renewal timing and catch-up revenue.

The most recent analyst rating on (MORN) stock is a Buy with a $325.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Morningstar stock, see the MORN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on MORN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MORN is a Neutral.

Morningstar’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive corporate developments. However, technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, and the valuation suggests a premium price, which tempers the overall score.

To see Spark’s full report on MORN stock, click here.

More about Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. operates in the financial services industry, providing investment research and management services. The company focuses on offering data, research, and tools to asset managers and wealth managers, including advisors, to guide the investment process and support investment selection.

Average Trading Volume: 385,675

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $10B

For a thorough assessment of MORN stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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