Thomson Reuters Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results

TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters (TSX: TRI) (Nasdaq: TRI) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026: 

• Strong revenue growth in the second quarter

  • Total company revenues up 9% / organic revenues up 8%

  • Organic revenues up 10% for the "Big 3" segments (Legal Professionals, Corporates and Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals)

• Raised full-year 2026 total and organic revenue growth outlook to approximately 8.0% for the total company, and to a range of 9.5% to 10.0% for the "Big 3" segments

• Announced signing of definitive agreement with KKR to form a joint venture to operate the Global Print business, where Thomson Reuters will sell a 51% stake to capital accounts advised by KKR with Thomson Reuters receiving approximately $500 million in gross proceeds on closing

• Completed $605 million return of capital transaction on May 4, 2026 and reduced share count by approximately 6.5 million shares by way of share consolidation

• Completed $600 million share repurchase program announced on February 25, 2026

• Repaid $500 million 3.35% notes in May 2026

"We saw strong momentum continue in the second quarter, underscored by 10% organic revenue growth in our "Big 3" segments," said Steve Hasker, President and CEO of Thomson Reuters. "Our priority for the second half of the year is further deepening our leadership in trusted Fiduciary-Grade AI solutions. We are very pleased with the recent release of CoCounsel Legal and the very strong evaluation results of the first production ready version of the Thomson LLM. The recently announced Global Print transaction with KKR allows us to sharpen our focus on content-powered AI solutions that provide fiduciary grade outcomes for our professional markets."

Consolidated Financial Highlights - Three Months Ended June 30

Revenues increased 9% due to 9% growth in recurring revenues (82% of total revenues) and 16% growth in transactions revenues, partly offset by a 3% decline in Global Print. Total company revenue growth benefited approximately 1% from foreign currency and 1% from net acquisitions and disposals.

• Organic revenues increased 8% reflecting 9% growth in recurring revenues, 11% growth in transactions revenues and a 3% decline in Global Print.

• The company's "Big 3" segments reported organic revenue growth of 10% and collectively comprised 83% of total revenues.

Operating profit increased 28%, primarily due to the net impact of higher revenues and operating expenses as well as other operating gains in the current-year period, partly offset by higher amortization of software.

• Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes other operating gains, amortization of software, as well as other adjustments, increased 10% and the related margin increased to 38.1% from 37.8% in the prior-year period. Foreign currency contributed 10 basis points to the year-over-year change in adjusted EBITDA margin.

Diluted EPS increased to $1.02 per share compared to $0.69 per share in the prior-year period, primarily due to higher operating profit and, to a lesser extent, a benefit from a reduction in weighted-average common shares outstanding.

• Adjusted EPS increased to $0.99 per share compared to $0.87 per share in the prior-year period, primarily due to higher adjusted EBITDA and a benefit from a reduction in weighted-average common shares outstanding, partly offset by higher amortization of internally developed software. 

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $174 million primarily due to higher cash benefits from the net impact of higher revenues and operating expenses and certain favorable changes in working capital.

• Free cash flow increased by $161 million primarily due to higher net cash provided by operating activities, partly offset by higher capital expenditures.

Highlights by Customer Segment – Three Months Ended June 30

Unless otherwise noted, all revenue growth comparisons by customer segment in this news release are at constant currency (which excludes the impact of foreign currency) as the company believes this provides the best basis to measure performance.

Legal Professionals

Revenues increased 9% at constant currency. Organic revenue growth was 10%.

• Recurring revenues increased 9% (97% of total, all organic). Organic revenue growth was primarily driven by Westlaw and CoCounsel. 

• Transactions revenues increased 16% (3% of total, 18% organic) driven by CLEAR.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 10% to $371 million.

• The margin was 48.1%, unchanged from the prior-year period.

Corporates

Revenues increased 11% at constant currency. Organic revenue growth was 10%.

• Recurring revenues increased 9% (86% of total, all organic). Organic revenue growth was primarily driven by Westlaw, CoCounsel, Indirect Tax, Pagero, CLEAR and the segment's international businesses. 

• Transactions revenues increased 27% (14% of total, 24% organic). Organic revenue growth was primarily driven by Confirmation, Pagero, Trust, Checkpoint, Indirect Tax and the segment's international businesses.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 17% to $200 million.

• The margin increased to 37.2% from 35.7% driven by operating leverage. Foreign currency benefited the year-over-year change in adjusted EBITDA margin by 20 basis points.

Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals

Revenues increased 12% at constant currency, including the acquisition impact of SafeSend in the prior-year period, which is reflected in transactions revenues. Organic revenue growth was 8%.

• Recurring revenues increased 9% (67% of total, all organic). Organic revenue growth was primarily driven by tax and audit products, including GoSystem and CoCounsel, as well as Cloud Audit Suite and the segment's Latin America business.

• Transactions revenues increased 17% (33% of total, 6% organic). Organic revenue growth was primarily driven by SafeSend.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $120 million.

• The margin decreased to 38.7% from 38.9%. Foreign currency benefited the year-over-year change in adjusted EBITDA margin by 20 basis points.

The Tax, Audit & Accounting Professionals segment is the company's most seasonal business with approximately 60% of full-year revenues typically generated in the first and fourth quarters. As a result, the margin performance of this segment has been generally higher in the first and fourth quarters as costs are typically incurred in a more linear fashion throughout the year.

Reuters

Revenues increased 5% at constant currency (4% organic), primarily due to higher Agency revenues and a contractual price increase from the company's news agreement with the Data & Analytics business of London Stock Exchange Group. 

Adjusted EBITDA increased 5% to $48 million and the margin was 20.8%, unchanged from the prior-year period. Foreign currency negatively impacted the year-over-year change in adjusted EBITDA margin by 80 basis points.

Global Print

Revenues decreased 3% at constant currency, all organic, driven by lower shipment volumes.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 2% to $42 million, and the margin increased to 37.7% from 36.0%, reflecting lower expenses.

Corporate Costs

Corporate costs were $36 million compared to $29 million in the prior-year period.

Consolidated Financial Highlights - Six Months Ended June 30

Revenues increased 10% due to 10% growth in recurring revenues (79% of total revenues) and 15% growth in transactions revenues, partly offset by a 3% decline in Global Print. Total company revenue growth benefited approximately 1% from foreign currency and 1% from net acquisitions and disposals.

• Organic revenues increased 8% reflecting 8% growth in recurring revenues, 10% growth in transactions revenues and a 4% decline in Global Print.

• The company's "Big 3" segments reported organic revenue growth of 9% and collectively comprised 84% of total revenues.

Operating profit increased 20%, primarily due to the net impact of higher revenues and operating expenses as well as other operating gains in the current-year period, partly offset by higher amortization of software.

• Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes other operating gains, amortization of software, as well as other adjustments, increased 9% and the related margin increased to 40.2% from 40.1% in the prior-year period. Foreign currency negatively impacted the year-over-year change in adjusted EBITDA margin by 20 basis points. 

Diluted EPS increased to $2.05 per share compared to $1.65 per share in the prior-year period, primarily due to higher operating profit and, to a lesser extent, a benefit from a reduction in weighted-average common shares outstanding.

• Adjusted EPS increased to $2.22 per share compared to $2.00 per share in the prior-year period, primarily due to higher adjusted EBITDA and a benefit from a reduction in weighted-average common shares outstanding, partly offset by higher amortization of internally developed software.

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $234 million primarily due to higher cash benefits from the net impact of higher revenues and operating expenses and certain favorable changes in working capital.

• Free cash flow increased by $216 million primarily due to higher net cash provided by operating activities, partly offset by higher capital expenditures.

Highlights by Customer Segment – Six Months Ended June 30

2026 Outlook

The company raised its 2026 full-year outlook for total and organic revenue growth for the total company and its "Big 3" segments to reflect the performance of its businesses during the first six months of the year. All other metrics are unchanged from the previous 2026 full-year outlook communicated on May 5, 2026.

The company's outlook for 2026 in the table below assumes constant currency rates and incorporates the February 2026 Noetica acquisition, but excludes the impact of any future acquisitions or dispositions that may occur during the remainder of the year. Thomson Reuters believes that this type of guidance provides useful insight into the anticipated performance of its businesses.

The company signed a definitive agreement to enter into a joint venture with KKR. As part of the transaction, Thomson Reuters will sell a 51% stake in its Global Print business to capital accounts advised by KKR. Thomson Reuters will receive approximately $500 million in gross proceeds at closing. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to specified regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The company's full-year 2026 outlook includes the forecasted results of the Global Print segment, consistent with its prior 2026 full-year outlooks. The company will report its Global Print business as a discontinued operation when it releases its third quarter results and plans to provide an updated full-year 2026 outlook at that time.

The company's 2026 outlook is forward-looking information that is subject to risks and uncertainties (see "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements, Material Risks and Material Assumptions"). In particular, the company continues to operate in an uncertain macroeconomic environment, reflecting ongoing geopolitical risk, uneven economic growth, and an evolving interest rate and inflationary backdrop. Any worsening of the global economic or business environment, among other factors, could impact the company's ability to achieve its outlook.

Reported Full-Year 2025 Results and Full-Year 2026 Outlook

The company's third-quarter 2026 outlook includes the forecasted results of the Global Print segment, consistent with its prior 2026 quarterly outlooks. The company expects its third-quarter 2026 organic revenue growth to be approximately 8% and its adjusted EBITDA margin to be approximately 36%.

The information in this section is forward-looking. Actual results, which will include the impact of currency, and future acquisitions and dispositions completed during 2026 may differ materially from the company's 2026 outlook. The information in this section should also be read in conjunction with the section below entitled "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements, Material Risks and Material Assumptions."

Global Print Transaction

On July 14, 2026, Thomson Reuters announced that it signed a definitive agreement to enter into a joint venture with KKR, a leading global investment firm. As part of the transaction, Thomson Reuters will sell a 51% stake in its Global Print business to capital accounts advised by KKR and retain a 49% equity interest in the joint venture. Thomson Reuters will receive approximately $500 million in gross proceeds at closing and expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to specified regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. We expect to record a pre-tax gain on the transaction at the time of closing.

Thomson Reuters will also maintain intellectual property rights and full editorial control over its content portfolio. This new joint venture will hold an exclusive license to distribute the content in print and on ProView, Global Print's eBook platform, under which it will pay Thomson Reuters a royalty in return.

The transaction is not subject to any financing conditions. As part of the transaction, Thomson Reuters has agreed to provide certain financial support designed to give KKR a minimum return on its equity investment in the joint venture under certain circumstances.

The Global Print business will be classified as a discontinued operation in the third quarter of 2026 and will no longer be a reportable segment.

Return of Capital and Share Consolidation

On May 4, 2026, the company returned $605 million to its shareholders and reduced its common shares outstanding by approximately 6.5 million, in accordance with its previously announced return of capital and share consolidation transactions. The transactions consisted of a special cash distribution of $1.435518 per participating common share and a share consolidation, or "reverse stock split", which reduced the number of outstanding common shares at a ratio of 1 pre-consolidated share for 0.984560 post-consolidated shares, which was proportional to the special cash distribution.

$600 Million Share Repurchase Program and Common Shares Outstanding 

In February 2026, the company announced its plan to repurchase up to $600 million of additional common shares under an amended Normal Course Issuer Bid that was approved by the TSX. In July 2026, the company completed the program, repurchasing a total of 6.2 million common shares for $600 million, consisting of 3.6 million shares for $362 million through June 30, 2026 and 2.6 million shares for $238 million in July 2026.

As of August 3, 2026, Thomson Reuters had approximately 433.2 million common shares outstanding.

Debt Repayment

In May 2026, the company repaid its $500 million 3.35% notes upon maturity with cash on hand and commercial paper borrowings.

Dividends

In February 2026, the company announced a 10% or $0.24 per share annualized increase in the dividend to $2.62 per common share, representing the 33rd consecutive year of dividend increases and the fif...