Moodys Corporation
$ 538.92
-0.13%
16 Jan - close price
- Market Cap 96,659,956,000 USD
- Current Price $ 538.92
- High / Low $ 541.30 / 534.59
- Stock P/E 43.29
- Book Value 22.18
- EPS 12.45
- Next Earning Report 2026-02-12
- Dividend Per Share $3.67
- Dividend Yield 0.68 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.13 %
- ROE 0.55 %
- 52 Week High 546.88
- 52 Week Low 376.55
About
Moody's Corporation (MCO) is a premier global provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analytics, playing a pivotal role in guiding investors and financial institutions through intricate market conditions. Its operations are delineated into two core divisions: Moody's Investors Service, delivering crucial credit evaluations, and Moody's Analytics, offering sophisticated analytical solutions. Widely recognized for its reliability and comprehensive financial expertise, Moody's serves a diverse client base that includes governments, corporations, and institutional investors, thereby contributing significantly to risk management strategies. With a robust market position and a steadfast dedication to quality and innovation, Moody's continues to enhance its leadership within the financial services landscape.
Analyst Target Price
$570.58
Quarterly Earnings
| Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2025-10-20 | 2025-07-21 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-02-13 | 2024-10-22 | 2024-07-23 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-02-13 | 2023-10-25 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-04-25 | 2023-01-31 |
| Reported EPS | 3.92 | 3.56 | 3.83 | 2.62 | 3.21 | 3.28 | 3.37 | 2.19 | 2.43 | 2.3 | 2.99 | 1.6 |
| Estimated EPS | 3.44 | 3.28 | 3.5388 | 2.5793 | 2.86 | 3.02 | 3.04 | 2.32 | 2.3 | 2.24 | 2.2 | 1.44 |
| Surprise | 0.48 | 0.28 | 0.2912 | 0.0407 | 0.35 | 0.26 | 0.33 | -0.13 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.79 | 0.16 |
| Surprise Percentage | 13.9535% | 8.5366% | 8.2288% | 1.5779% | 12.2378% | 8.6093% | 10.8553% | -5.6034% | 5.6522% | 2.6786% | 35.9091% | 11.1111% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-12 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2025-12-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 3.41 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2025-12-12 | 2025-09-05 | 2025-06-06 | 2025-03-14 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-09-06 | 2024-06-07 | 2024-03-15 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-09-08 |
| Amount | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.77 | $0.77 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: MCO
2026-01-18 12:35:49
QRG Capital Management Inc. reduced its stake in Moody's Corporation by 25.6% in the third quarter, selling 4,601 shares and retaining 13,362 shares valued at approximately $6.37 million. This move comes as CEO Robert Fauber also sold shares, bringing insider ownership to 0.14%. Despite the sales, Moody's reported strong Q3 earnings, beating estimates and raising its FY2025 guidance, leading analysts to maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $560.94.
2026-01-18 10:24:01
Hartline Investment Corp significantly reduced its stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MMC) by 82.2% in the third quarter, selling 6,239 shares and retaining 1,352 shares valued at $272,000. This divestment occurred concurrently with CEO John Q. Doyle selling 21,079 shares for approximately $3.84 million, decreasing his total holdings by nearly 20%. Despite these sales, Wall Street analysts maintain a "Hold" rating for MMC, with a consensus price target of $218.82.
2026-01-18 08:26:39
Moody's Corp (MCO) is presented as a "blue-chip beast" quietly dominating the credit rating and analytics market, making it an attractive long-term investment despite its lack of mainstream viral appeal. The article highlights its robust business model, expanding data and analytics segment, and strong competitive moat as key strengths. While not a stock for quick gains, MCO is recommended for patient investors seeking a stable, quality company integrated into the global financial system.
2026-01-18 08:21:22
Moody's Corp (MCO) is identified as a quiet but powerful player in the financial markets, characterized by its stable business model of rating debt and providing analytics. The article explores why this seemingly "boring" company is considered a strong long-term investment due to its economic moat, essential data services, and robust brand trust, despite not being a viral sensation like meme stocks. It suggests MCO is ideal for patient investors seeking compounding growth rather than quick returns.
2026-01-17 16:30:21
The article reports that Moody's expects a $3 trillion investment boom in data centers over the next five years. This significant projection highlights the massive growth anticipated in the data center sector, driven by expanding digital infrastructure needs.
2026-01-17 13:17:30
Ycg LLC increased its stake in Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) by 3.8% in the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 184,431 shares valued at approximately $87.9 million. This makes Moody's the third-largest holding in Ycg LLC's portfolio, representing about 6.6% of its investments. Institutional ownership of Moody's is high at 92.11%, with Vanguard Group Inc. holding the largest stake of 15.0 million shares.
