Thomson Reuters reported stronger second-quarter earnings, supported by continued investment in artificial intelligence across its core legal, tax and accounting services. The Reuters News division saw 5% organic growth, with gains in both its agency and professionals business, alongside contractual pricing adjustments with the London Stock Exchange.
Total revenue rose 3% to $1.78 billion for the quarter ending June 30, up from $1.74 billion a year earlier. Organic revenue was up 7%. Operating profit more than doubled, rising 111%, largely due to the sale of a majority stake in the company’s Elite business.
Thomson Reuters’ core business units – legal, tax and accounting – account for 81% of total revenue and delivered 7% organic growth. The company credited this to efficiency gains and product upgrades driven by its growing suite of AI tools.
Recent launches include CoCounsel Legal and CoCounsel Tax, both aimed at automating research, document review and workflow management for professional users. An AI-powered Legal Tracker now handles tasks such as invoice review, while tax products like SurePrep TaxCaddy and Cloud Audit Suite automate document sorting and anomaly detection.
CEO Steve Hasker described AI as “transformative” for the company. He said Thomson Reuters plans to invest around $8 billion in AI-related acquisitions and development. Annual AI spending has doubled over the past year to more than $200 million, backed by strong cash flow and proceeds from recent divestments including the company’s stake in the London Stock Exchange Group.
The company now attributes around 15% of its total contract value to generative AI solutions and expects full-year organic revenue growth of 7%, slightly above previous guidance.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://talkingbiznews.com/media-news/reuters-parent-reports-higher-earnings/ – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/thomson-reuters-reports-second-quarter-2023-results-2023-08-02/ – Thomson Reuters reported its second-quarter 2023 results, highlighting a 2% increase in revenues, driven by growth across four of the company’s five business segments. The ‘Big 3’ segments—legal, tax, and accounting—collectively comprised 81% of total revenues, with organic revenue growth of 7%. Operating profit saw a significant rise of 111%, primarily due to the gain on the sale of a majority stake in the company’s Elite business. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 18%, reflecting higher revenues and lower costs, with the margin improving to 40.1% from 34.7% in the prior-year period. The company’s strong financial performance underscores its strategic focus on growth and operational efficiency.
- https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/press-releases/2025/august/thomson-reuters-takes-major-step-to-transform-corporate-workflows-with-launch-of-cocounsel-legal-ai-enhanced-legal-tracker-and-cocounsel-tax.html – Thomson Reuters has introduced CoCounsel Legal, AI-enhanced Legal Tracker, and CoCounsel Tax, marking a significant advancement in corporate workflow transformation. CoCounsel Legal integrates legal research, workflow automation, intelligent document management, and AI-powered legal assistance into a unified solution. The AI-enhanced Legal Tracker automates routine tasks, streamlines invoice review, and provides instant, data-driven insights to optimise legal spend and operations. CoCounsel Tax offers corporate tax teams expert-level analysis, comprehensive research, and workflow automation. These innovations aim to enhance efficiency and service delivery for professionals across various sectors.
- https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/press-releases/2023/november/thomson-reuters-unveils-new-ai-and-automation-tax-product-capabilities.html – Thomson Reuters has unveiled new AI and automation capabilities in its tax products, including SurePrep TaxCaddy, Cloud Audit Suite, and ONESOURCE. These enhancements aim to automate tax workflows, driving efficiency and saving time for professionals in firms and corporate tax departments. SurePrep TaxCaddy introduces auto-categorisation of documents to automate tax preparation, while Cloud Audit Suite uses AI technology to detect anomalies for auditors. Additionally, Checkpoint Edge and ONESOURCE Global Trade Management have been enhanced with generative AI to support tax research and global trade management, respectively.
- https://www.ft.com/content/9227c2e1-067e-4b49-8b33-9c276edc65e3 – Thomson Reuters is prepared to invest $8 billion in AI-focused acquisitions and developments, according to CEO Steve Hasker. The company views AI as a transformative force for its business, which provides information to professionals in law, accounting, and other sectors. This investment capability is supported by the company’s strong cash flow, low debt, and the divestiture of its stake in the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Thomson Reuters plans to spend over $100 million annually on its AI technology, including developing AI services for complex research. Recent acquisitions, such as SurePrep, Casetext, and Pagero, focus on enhancing AI capabilities.
- https://www.ft.com/content/46ebecc4-fa71-4419-98f6-a3edc09f7b4d – Alternative Legal Services Providers (ALSPs) are evolving to integrate generative AI technologies, aiming to offer not just support but legal advice. With corporate legal departments increasingly exploring AI tools, ALSPs are capitalising on the growing demand by expanding their offerings—such as AI-powered contract management, tech training, and legal tech solutions—often through subscription-based models. The ALSP market, estimated at $28.5 billion in 2023 by Thomson Reuters, sees a surge in relevance as many legal teams struggle with deploying generative AI. Providers like Integreon use AI tools such as Leah from ContractPodAi to streamline contract processes, while Factor’s Sensemaker Academy offers AI training in partnership with legal leaders from major corporations.
- https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/thomson-reuters-reports-higher-third-quarter-revenue-2024-11-05/ – Thomson Reuters reported third-quarter revenue of $1.72 billion, an 8% increase surpassing analyst expectations. Key drivers included substantial investments in generative AI, with the company spending over $200 million in 2024, up from $100 million in 2023. Thomson Reuters also holds $10 billion for potential acquisitions through 2027. Recent purchases include Safe Sign Technologies for legal industry AI models and Materia for tax and accounting AI assistants. Generative AI now accounts for about 15% of Thomson Reuters’ contract value. CEO Steve Hasker emphasised a focus on innovation and portfolio expansion. The company projected a 7% rise in full-year organic revenue, slightly above prior forecasts. Acquisitions and AI licensing revenue boosted segments like Reuters News, contributing to the overall revenue increase.
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Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative presents recent financial results from Thomson Reuters, including a 5% organic revenue increase in the Reuters News division and the launch of new AI features in tax, accounting, and legal sectors. The earliest known publication date of similar content is August 6, 2025, indicating high freshness. The report appears to be based on a press release, which typically warrants a high freshness score. No discrepancies in figures, dates, or quotes were identified. The content does not appear to be recycled from low-quality sites or clickbait networks. No earlier versions with different figures or quotes were found. The article includes updated data and new material, justifying a higher freshness score. No similar content was found more than 7 days earlier. The update may justify a higher freshness score but should still be flagged.
Quotes check
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative includes a direct quote from CEO Steve Hasker: ‘With these advanced agentic AI offerings, we continue to leverage our authoritative content and deep expertise to bring transformative professional-grade AI solutions to our markets.’ A search for the earliest known usage of this quote indicates it was first used in the current report, suggesting it is original or exclusive content. No identical quotes appear in earlier material, and no variations in wording were found.
Source reliability
Score:
7
Notes:
The narrative originates from Talking Biz News, a media outlet that focuses on business journalism. While it is not as widely recognized as major outlets like Reuters or the Financial Times, it is a legitimate source. The report cites Kenneth Li of Reuters, indicating that the information is corroborated by a reputable news agency. The CEO mentioned, Steve Hasker, is verifiable and holds a public position at Thomson Reuters.
Plausability check
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative reports on Thomson Reuters’ recent financial performance, including a 5% organic revenue increase in the Reuters News division and the launch of new AI features in tax, accounting, and legal sectors. These claims are plausible and align with industry trends towards AI integration. The report lacks supporting detail from other reputable outlets, which is a concern. The language and tone are consistent with corporate communications, and there are no signs of excessive or off-topic detail. The tone is formal and appropriate for a corporate report.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative presents recent and original content, with direct quotes from verifiable sources and plausible claims. While the source is less prominent, it cites information from Reuters and includes verifiable details. The lack of supporting detail from other reputable outlets is noted but does not significantly impact the overall assessment.
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