Feb 6 (Reuters) - Thomson Reuters ( TRI ) reported on

Thursday higher fourth-quarter revenue and issued 2025 organic

revenue growth targets that would exceed 2024 rates.

The Toronto-based content and technology company reported

quarterly revenue rising 5% to $1.909 billion, slightly ahead of

analyst expectations of $1.907 billion, according to LSEG data.

"2024 marked important progress at Thomson Reuters ( TRI )," said

CEO Steve Hasker in a prepared statement.

"Looking ahead to 2025, we continue to focus on investing in

content-driven technology that helps professionals make complex

decisions with confidence."

The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per

share of $1.01. Wall Street expected a profit per share of 96

cents.

Operating profit rose 29% to $722 million, boosted by the

sale of FindLaw.

Thomson Reuters ( TRI ) said it expected organic revenue to rise by

7% to 7.5% in 2025 and 7.5% to 8% in 2026.

The company raised its annualized dividend per share by

10%.

(Reporting by Kenneth Li in New York. Editing by MarkPotter)