Thomson Reuters stock sharpens AI focus after print sale

Published on 10/05/2026 at 19:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Thomson Reuters stock completed its Global Print transaction with KKR on October 1, 2026. Q2 revenue reached USD 1.95 billion and adjusted EPS topped consensus.

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Thomson Reuters (CA8849038812) stock was trading at USD 95.53 on Nasdaq on October 5, 2026, at 1:20 p.m. EDT, down 2.14 percent from the previous close. The company completed the sale of a majority stake in its Global Print business to KKR on October 1, 2026, according to Thomson Reuters. The transaction gives the company a sharper strategic emphasis on legal, tax, audit and compliance technology.

Print sale redirects capital

The divested operation now operates as Westbridge Print, an independent business serving legal and tax professionals across 13 countries. Thomson Reuters retains a minority position, while the transaction reduces the direct role of a legacy print operation in the group portfolio.

The timing matters because Thomson Reuters is building its growth narrative around proprietary content, workflow software and artificial intelligence. The company describes the new direction as a focus on fiduciary-grade AI solutions, making execution and customer adoption the key operating tests after the deal.

Q2 revenue beat estimates

Thomson Reuters reported USD 1.95 billion of revenue and USD 448 million of earnings for Q2 2026, according to Yahoo Finance. The same report lists adjusted EPS at USD 0.99 against a USD 0.96 estimate and revenue against a USD 1.91 billion estimate, giving the quarter a quantified earnings and sales comparison.

The latest analyst view remains constructive but the targets are quoted in Canadian dollars. MarketBeat reports a Buy consensus from 11 analysts, with an average target of CAD 166.33, a high of CAD 200.00 and a low of CAD 138.00.

TRI trades below yearly high

At USD 95.53 on October 5, 2026, TRI stood 42.8 percent below its 52-week high of USD 166.97 and USD 19.25 above its 52-week low of USD 76.28. The market capitalization was USD 41.7 billion and volume was 492,147 shares at the same time.

The next checkpoint is the third-quarter report. Thomson Reuters lists November 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST for the earnings report and webcast on its investor relations page.

AI strategy meets execution test

Thomson Reuters stock was trading at USD 95.53 on Nasdaq on October 5, 2026, at 1:20 p.m. EDT. The print divestment, Q2 outperformance against estimates and November reporting date give investors three concrete markers for judging whether the AI-led strategy can translate into sustained operating growth.