Chart of the Week: AI proving a threat to company moats

2026-03-29 18:35:22

Morningstar’s latest report on AI disruption reveals that while many company moats remained unchanged, a significant number of downgrades occurred due to AI-related fears. AI challenges businesses relying on workflow frictions and labor intensity, while strengthening those built on infrastructure, proprietary data, and network effects. Network effects proved the most resilient moat source, with fewer downgrades in that category.

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