Moodys Corporation (MCO)

Currency in USD
456.88
-9.84(-2.11%)
Real-time Data·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
452.45463.00
52 wk Range
402.28546.88
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
466.72
Open
461.64
Day's Range
452.45-463
52 wk Range
402.28-546.88
Volume
306.08K
Average Volume (3m)
1.42M
1-Year Change
8.6701%
Book Value / Share
16.82
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
534.05
Upside
+16.89%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
9 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Moodys Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Moody's Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated risk assessment firm in the United States, the rest of the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Moody’s Analytics (MA) and Moody’s Investors Services (MIS). The MA segment develops a range of products and services that support the risk management activities of institutional participants in financial markets. This segment also offers credit research, credit models and analytics, economics data and models, and structured finance solutions; data sets on companies and securities; and cloud-based SaaS subscription-based solutions supporting banking, insurance, and know-your-customer workflows. Its MIS segment publishes credit ratings and provides assessment services on various debt obligations, programs and facilities, and entities that issue such obligations, such as various corporate, financial institution, and governmental obligations, as well as structured finance securities. It also provides ratings, investment research, compliance and third-party risk, supplier risk, trade credit, business intelligence sales and marketing, financial and regulatory reporting, balance sheet management, capital management, credit portfolio management, and model risk and governance solutions; Maxsight, a unified risk platform; lending suite, origination, and monitoring solutions; and property, casualty, and sustainable insurance underwriting solutions. The company serves the financial, banking, insurance, corporation, public, and asset management sectors. The company was formerly known as Dun and Bradstreet Company and changed its name to Moody's Corporation in September 2000. Moody's Corporation was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Moodys Corporation SWOT Analysis


Financial Resilience
Moody's demonstrates robust performance with $91.1B market cap, 15 years of dividend growth, and strong revenue expansion despite market challenges
Strategic Innovation
Explore Moody's pivot to solution-based selling and investments in AI technologies, positioning the company at the forefront of financial services evolution
Market Opportunities
Delve into Moody's growth potential in private credit and corporate segments, leveraging its expertise to capture emerging market trends
Analyst Perspectives
Average price target range of $520-$580, reflecting varied views on Moody's profitability and growth prospects in a dynamic financial landscape
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Moodys Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Moody's Q1 2026 EPS of $4.33 beat forecast of $4.23; revenue reached $2.1B vs. expected $2.07B, driving 4.09% pre-market stock gain.
  • Both Moody's Analytics and Investors Service segments posted 8% revenue growth; adjusted operating margin expanded 150bps to 53.2%.
  • Free cash flow surged 26% YoY to $844M; company raised full-year buyback guidance by $500M, targeting 110% of FCF for shareholder returns.
  • Management emphasized AI partnerships and cloud platforms as growth drivers while noting geopolitical volatility and transactional revenue decline as risks.
Last Updated: 04/22/2026, 10:18 PM
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P/E Ratio
32.6x24.8x10.0x
PEG Ratio
1.621.240.03
Price/Book
27.1x7.7x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
10.3x5.4x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
13.9%0.0%13.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

17 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
23 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 534.05
(+16.89% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wells Fargo
Buy590.00+29.28%560.00MaintainApr 23, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold489.00+7.15%463.00MaintainApr 23, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold491.00+7.59%489.00MaintainApr 23, 2026
Wolfe Research
Buy535.00+17.23%525.00MaintainApr 23, 2026
Stifel
Buy523.00+14.60%540.00MaintainApr 22, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 13.67%
Dividend Yield
0.90%
Industry Median 1.42%
Annualized payout
4.12
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+10.91%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
4.33 / 4.23
Revenue / Forecast
2.1B / 2.07B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

MCO Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Moody’s (MCO) Stock Price Today?

The Moody’s stock price today is 456.88 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Moody’s Trade On?

Moody’s is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Moody’s?

The stock symbol for Moody’s is "MCO."

Does Moody’s Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Moody’s dividend yield is 0.88%.

What Is the Moody’s Market Cap?

As of today, Moody’s market cap is 81.19B USD.

What Is Moody’s's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Moody’s EPS (TTM) is 13.67.

When Is the Next Moody’s Earnings Date?

Moody’s will release its next earnings report on Jul 28, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MCO a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

How Many Times Has Moody’s Stock Split?

Moody’s has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Moody’s Have?

Moody’s has 16000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Moody’s (MCO)?

As of Apr 23, 2026, Moody’s (MCO) is trading at a price of 456.88 USD, with a previous close of 466.72 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 452.45 USD to 463.00 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 402.28 USD to 546.88 USD.

What Is Moody’s (MCO) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Moody’s is 534.05 USD, with a high estimate of 610 USD and a low estimate of 460 USD. 17 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +16.89% Upside potential.

What Is the MCO Premarket Price?

MCO's last pre-market stock price is 480.71 USD. The pre-market share volume is 810.00, and the stock has decreased by 13.99, or 3.00%.

What Is the MCO After Hours Price?

MCO's last after hours stock price is 466.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.72, or -0.15%.
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