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
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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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