Moodys Corporation (MCO)

Currency in USD
472.00
-0.24(-0.05%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
468.37479.21
52 wk Range
402.28546.88
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
472.24
Open
475.98
Day's Range
468.37-479.21
52 wk Range
402.28-546.88
Volume
390.33K
Average Volume (3m)
1.02M
1-Year Change
-8.0083%
Book Value / Share
17.32
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
554.81
Upside
+17.54%
Members' Sentiments
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Moodys Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

17 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
24 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 554.81
(+17.54% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Hold5,122.00+984.39%496.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
Baird
Buy572.00+21.10%557.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy594.00+25.76%587.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy597.00+26.39%590.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy600.00+27.03%530.00MaintainJul 20, 2026

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 Q2/2026

  • Moody's Q2 2026 adjusted EPS rose 31% to $4.68, beating estimates of $4.21; revenue grew 15% to $2.19B vs. $2.07B forecast.
  • Investor Service transaction revenue surged 34% on $2T+ issuance; Analytics ARR reached $3.7B, up 9% with operating margin expanding 440bps to 55.3%.
  • Company raised full-year share repurchase target to $3B and lifted EPS guidance floor by $0.10 to $16.50-$17.00 range; revenue outlook unchanged.
  • Management noted Q2 strength reflected timing pull-forward from later quarters; cited geopolitical risks and tough H2 2025 comps as potential headwinds.
  • Shares flat in premarket at $490.65 as investors weighed strong results against cautious outlook and management's comments on activity timing effects.
Last Updated: 07/22/2026, 10:14 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
4.68 / 4.21
Revenue / Forecast
2.19B / 2.07B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 15.80%
Dividend Yield
0.84%
Industry Median 1.42%
Annualized payout
4.12
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-4.45%
Growth Streak

MCO Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
29.5x20.8x10.1x
PEG Ratio
0.870.710.03
Price/Book
27.3x5.6x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
10.1x3.7x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
19.6%0.0%14.9%
Fair Value Upside
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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 Service (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, economic data and models, and structured finance solutions; data sets on companies and securities; and cloud-based SaaS subscription solutions supporting banking, insurance, and know-your-customer workflows. The MIS segment publishes credit ratings and provides assessment services on various debt obligations, programs and facilities, and entities that issue such obligations, including 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, corporate, 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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
56.44M32.31%27.64B
Other Institutional Investors
108.81M62.29%53.28B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
9.43M5.40%4.62B
Total
174.68M100.00%85.54B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.14.12%24,669,77812,080,790
TCI Fund Management Limited8.21%14,334,0277,019,373

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FAQ

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

The Moody’s stock price today is 472.00 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 0.87%.

What Is the Moody’s Market Cap?

As of today, Moody’s market cap is 82.48B USD.

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

The Moody’s EPS (TTM) is 15.80.

When Is the Next Moody’s Earnings Date?

Moody’s will release its next earnings report on Oct 27, 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 Sell.

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 Jul 24, 2026, Moody’s (MCO) is trading at a price of 472.00 USD, with a previous close of 472.24 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 468.37 USD to 479.21 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 554.81 USD, with a high estimate of 610 USD and a low estimate of 500 USD. 17 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +17.54% Upside potential.

What Is the MCO Premarket Price?

MCO's last pre-market stock price is 476.15 USD. The pre-market share volume is 60.00, and the stock has decreased by 3.91, or 0.83%.

What Is the MCO After Hours Price?

MCO's last after hours stock price is 472.71 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.47, or 0.10%.
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