MORN - Morningstar, Inc.

Insider Purchase by Holt Michael (CFO)

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Trade Summary

1 month ago, Holt Michael, serving as CFO at Morningstar, Inc. (MORN), purchased 1,000 shares at $186.59 per share, for a total transaction value of $186,590.00. Following this transaction, Holt Michael now holds 9,480 shares of MORN.

This purchase represents a 12.00% increase in Holt Michael's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, meaning the disclosure happened on the same day as the trade.

Morningstar, Inc. operates in the FINANCIAL SERVICES sector, specifically within the FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Holt Michael

CFO

Michael Holt, CFA, is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a position he assumed on January 1, 2025, overseeing controllership, tax, internal audit, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), procurement, treasury, real estate and facilities, and investor relations[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/MORN/people/michael-holt)[[2]](https://www.morningstar.com/company/leadership/michael-holt)[[3]](https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/morningstar-names-michael-holt-as-new-cfo-93CH-3764927). At 45 years old, Holt reports to CEO Kunal Kapoor and succeeded Jason Dubinsky, bringing over 16 years of experience within the company[[3]](https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/morningstar-names-michael-holt-as-new-cfo-93CH-3764927)[[5]](https://www.cfodive.com/news/morningstar-picks-insider-cfo-MichaelHolt/735325/). Holt joined Morningstar in 2008 as an equity analyst, where he developed expertise in company valuation and competitive analysis, advancing to Head of Global Equity Research (2014–2018), Chief Strategy Officer (2018–2025), and President of the Research & Investments group (2023–2025), leading a 400-person team in equity analysis, ratings, and portfolio construction[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/MORN/people/michael-holt)[[2]](https://www.morningstar.com/company/leadership/michael-holt)[[5]](https://www.cfodive.com/news/morningstar-picks-insider-cfo-MichaelHolt/735325/). As Chief Strategy Officer, he drove capital allocation, acquisitions, and revenue growth[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/MORN/people/michael-holt)[[3]](https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/morningstar-names-michael-holt-as-new-cfo-93CH-3764927). Prior roles include Associate at MMA Capital Holdings (2003–2007) and Senior Manager at CS Stars LLC (2007)[[4]](https://in.marketscreener.com/insider/MICHAEL-HOLT-A0X5YC/)[[6]](https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Michael-Holt/1593481463). He holds a BS in Business from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business[[2]](https://www.morningstar.com/company/leadership/michael-holt)[[3]](https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/morningstar-names-michael-holt-as-new-cfo-93CH-3764927)[[5]](https://www.cfodive.com/news/morningstar-picks-insider-cfo-MichaelHolt/735325/).

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Trade Price

$186.59

Quantity

1,000

Total Value

$186,590.00

Shares Owned

9,480

Trade Date

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

46 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

FINANCIAL SERVICESFINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES

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