Thomson Reuters Reports Strong 2025 Results, Raises Dividend, Announces $1.2B Shareholder Return, and Positive 2026 Outlook

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Thomson Reuters reported strong 2025 financial results, provided an optimistic 2026 outlook, and announced significant shareholder returns including a dividend increase, a new $600 million share repurchase program, and a $605 million special cash distribution with a reverse stock split.

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• Strong 2025 Financial Performance

  Reported 2025 revenues of $7.476 billion (+3% total, +7% organic), adjusted EBITDA of $2.936 billion (+6%), and free cash flow of $1.95 billion, meeting or exceeding most outlook targets.

• Optimistic 2026 Outlook

  Provided a positive 2026 outlook targeting 7.5-8.0% total and organic revenue growth, approximately 100 basis points of adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, and ~$2.1 billion in free cash flow.

• Significant Shareholder Returns Announced

  Approved a 10% dividend increase to $2.62 per common share annually, marking the 33rd consecutive year of increases. Also announced plans for a new $600 million share repurchase program and a $605 million special cash distribution ($1.36/share) followed by a proportional reverse stock split, subject to approvals.

• Strategic AI Acquisition

  Acquired Noetica, Inc., an AI-native startup focused on transforming transaction-deal data into structured market intelligence, to be reported primarily in the Legal Professionals segment.

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Thomson Reuters' 40-F filing details a robust financial performance for 2025, exceeding most of its updated outlook targets, and provides an optimistic outlook for 2026. The company's commitment to shareholder returns is evident through a 10% dividend increase, a new $600 million share repurchase program, and a $605 million special cash distribution coupled with a reverse stock split. These capital allocation strategies, totaling over $1.2 billion, represent a significant return of capital to shareholders. The strategic acquisition of AI-native startup Noetica further underscores the company's focus on innovation and future growth in its core segments. The planned CFO transition is a previously announced, orderly succession.