Thomson Reuters Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Thomson Reuters reported a 3% increase in total revenues for Q2 2025, reaching $1,785 million, driven by a 3% growth in recurring revenues and a 5% increase in transaction revenues, despite a 7% decline in Global Print revenues [2][3][5] - The company launched new AI solutions, including CoCounsel Legal, aimed at enhancing its offerings in legal, tax, and accounting markets [1][5] - The company maintained its full-year 2025 outlook for organic revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA margin, and free cash flow [5][27] Financial Performance - Operating profit for Q2 2025 increased by 5% to $436 million, attributed to higher revenues and other operating gains [2][4] - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) decreased to $0.69, down 63% from $1.86 in the prior year, primarily due to currency losses and a significant non-cash tax benefit in the previous year [2][4] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 5% to $678 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 37.8%, up from 37.1% [2][4][5] Revenue Breakdown - The "Big 3" segments (Legal Professionals, Corporates, and Tax & Accounting Professionals) collectively accounted for 82% of total revenues, with organic revenue growth of 9% [6][8] - Legal Professionals segment revenues decreased by 2% to $709 million, while organic revenue growth was 8% [11][12] - Corporates segment revenues increased by 7% to $472 million, with organic growth of 9% [15][25] - Tax & Accounting Professionals segment revenues rose by 11% to $277 million, with organic growth of 11% [16][17] Cash Flow and Capital Allocation - Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $41 million to $746 million, reflecting higher operating profit [7][21] - Free cash flow for Q2 2025 increased by $25 million to $566 million [7] - The company repaid Canadian $1.4 billion (U.S. $1.0 billion) in notes with cash on hand in May 2025 [33] Outlook - The company expects approximately 7% organic revenue growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of around 36% for Q3 2025 [28] - The full-year 2025 outlook remains unchanged, with total revenue growth projected at 3.0% to 3.5% and organic revenue growth at 7.0% to 7.5% [30][27]