13 Best Beaten Down Stocks to Invest in According to Analysts

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11. Morningstar Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN)

52-Week Range: $202.89 – $342.34

Share price as of December 22: $216.76

Upside Potential: 31.48%

Year to date Loss: -34.79%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 38

Morningstar Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN) is one of the best beaten down stocks to invest in according to analysts. On December 18, Morningstar Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN) and its subsidiary PitchBook launched “The Evergreen Fund Landscape,” a new quarterly research series analyzing performance, flows, fees, and trends in semiliquid private market funds. The inaugural report shows evergreen fund assets doubling since 2022 to nearly $500 billion, with private credit driving growth and new product launches hitting record highs in 2025. Early index results highlight wide performance dispersion, underscoring the importance of manager selection, while fees remain above public market norms.

On December 5, the company reiterated its commitment to shareholder value by announcing a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend to 50 cents per share. It marks the fourth consecutive year of dividend increase backed by a 12.35% dividend growth over the last 12 months.

The 50 cents quarterly dividend is to be paid on January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026. The company has also announced plans for three additional dividend payments in 2026, with its annualized dividend yield rising to $2 a share from $1.82 a share.

On November 26, BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and a $250 price target. According to the analyst, the stock is a Buy owing to the company’s strategic focus on artificial intelligence. The analyst has touted the company’s focus on delivering unique data and enhancing product insights, positioning it in the evolving market landscape. The company’s PitchBook platform, which integrates AI with human intelligence to aggregate data from diverse sources, stands out.

Morningstar Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN) is a leading global investment research firm that provides independent analysis, data, and tools for individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions, covering mutual funds, stocks, ETFs, and markets, and also offers investment management services.

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