Moody's Corporation (MCO)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MCO
  • Rev/Share 40.1444
  • Book/Share 21.4333
  • PB 23.7892
  • Debt/Equity 1.9286
  • CurrentRatio 1.565
  • ROIC 0.1831

 

  • MktCap 87971100000.0
  • FreeCF/Share 13.8667
  • PFCF 35.2448
  • PE 41.7949
  • Debt/Assets 0.4727
  • DivYield 0.0073
  • ROE 0.5636

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Resumed MCO BofA Securities -- Buy -- $530 April 10, 2025
Initiation MCO Mizuho -- Neutral -- $504 March 12, 2025
Initiation MCO Citigroup -- Buy -- $565 Dec. 20, 2024
Initiation MCO Evercore ISI -- Outperform -- $521 Oct. 2, 2024
Downgrade MCO Raymond James Market Perform Underperform -- -- Sept. 23, 2024

News

Revenue Diversification Aids Moody's Despite Rising Expenses
MCO
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MCO's revenue diversification and strategic acquisitions fuel expansion, even as rising costs and competition weigh on profitability.

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VIRT or MCO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
MCO, VIRT
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector have probably already heard of Virtu Financial (VIRT) and Moody's (MCO). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Top Big Data Stocks to Bet on to Ride the Analytics Revolution
BLKB, CFLT, CME, MCO, NVDA
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BLKB, CFLT and CME are revolutionizing Big Data with AI-powered tools, transforming industries from finance to social media.

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Moody's stock price is rising, but chart points to a pullback
MCO
Published: May 17, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Neutral

Moody's stock price has bounced back in the past few weeks, mirroring the performance of most companies in Wall Street. MCO, which counts Warren Buffett as an investor, jumped to a high of $488, its highest point since March 4, and 30% above its lowest point this year.

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BBSEY or MCO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
BBSEY, MCO
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector might want to consider either BB Seguridade Participacoes SA (BBSEY) or Moody's (MCO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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How Moody's Will Profit From New Issuance
MCO
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

My investment journey began with Benjamin Graham's teachings, emphasizing cash flow analysis and earnings power, which I adapted to the technology industry. Warren Buffett's early use of Moody's Manual for stock screening highlights the importance of in-depth industry knowledge and fundamental analysis. Moody's offers a strong investment case with 96% recurring revenue, high retention rates, and a dominant market position in the credit ratings industry.

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Moody's Corporation (MCO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MCO
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO ) Q1 2025 - Earnings Conference Call April 22, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Shivani Kak - Head IR Rob Fauber - President and CEO Noémie Heuland - CFO Conference Call Participants Alex Haas - JPMorgan Ashish Sabadra - RBC Capital Markets George Tong - Goldman Sachs Russell Quelch - Redburn Atlantic Craig Huber - Huber Research Partners David Motemaden - Evercore ISI Manav Patnaik - Barclays Jeff Silber - BMO Capital Markets Alex Kramm - UBS Faiza Alwy - Deutsche Bank Owen Lau - Oppenheimer Pete Christiansen - Citi Sean Kennedy - Mizuho Joshua Dennerlein …

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Moody's (MCO) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
MCO
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Moody's (MCO) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Moody's Tops Q1 Earnings Estimates, Lowers 2025 View on Uncertainty
MCO
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Higher revenues on the back of bond issuances and demand for analytics aid MCO's Q1 results. It lowers 2025 earnings targets on ambiguity and market volatility.

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Will Moody's (MCO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
MCO
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Moody's (MCO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Solid Leverage Loan Issuance to Support Moody's Q1 Earnings
MCO
Published: April 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MCO's first-quarter results are likely to benefit from robust leverage loan issuance and analytics demand, partly offset by weak activity in other bond issuances.

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Moody's Earnings Preview: A Strong Quarter Or Just A Temporary Boost?
MCO
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Moody's Corporation is well-renowned due to its wide moat, strong pricing power, and robust FCF generation, but currently trades at a high valuation. In this article, we discuss why Moody's Q1 earnings may exceed expectations. However, there are some concerns as to whether this will be a temporary boost or a new structural trend that could make its current valuation interesting.

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Strength Seen in Moody's (MCO): Can Its 10.6% Jump Turn into More Strength?
MCO
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Moody's (MCO) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.

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VIRT vs. MCO: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
MCO, VIRT
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Financial - Miscellaneous Services stocks have likely encountered both Virtu Financial (VIRT) and Moody's (MCO). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Moody's Stock Down 8.2% in a Month: Should You Invest Now or Wait?
MCO
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MCO shares decline 8.2% in a month. Let us find out whether its revenue diversification and inorganic growth efforts make it a lucrative bet.

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Moody's: Ratings Pull-Forward Worries Out, GDP And Economic Worries In
MCO
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Moody's had a slightly disappointing Q4, missing revenue estimates and underperforming S&P Global. Moody's did provide strong guidance for 2025, which was the biggest concern for investors heading into earnings. Despite that, the broad market selloff took Moody's down with it, with the stock now in a double-digit drawdown.

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BBSEY vs. MCO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
BBSEY, MCO
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector have probably already heard of BB Seguridade Participacoes SA (BBSEY) and Moody's (MCO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Moody's Corporation to Present at the Raymond James Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 3, 2025
MCO
Published: February 24, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today that Michael West, President of Moody's Investors Service, will speak at the Raymond James Annual Institutional Investors Conference on Monday, March 3, 2025. The presentation will begin at approximately 8:05 a.m. Eastern Time and the audio will be webcast live. The audio webcast will be accessible at Moody's Investor Relations website, ir.moodys.com. This event is conducted in compliance with Regulation FD. Senior manag.

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4 Top Big Data Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Right Away
CRM, MCO, NVDA, PLTR
Published: February 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Big Data industry is expected to grow significantly in the future. As a result, companies like NVDA, CRM, PLTR and MCO are likely to benefit.

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MCO Stock Hits All-Time High: Is it a Buy Now on Solid 2025 Outlook?
MCO
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Moody's stock hits an all-time high, driven by strong Q4 financial performance and an optimistic 2025 outlook. Is now the time to buy it?

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Moody's Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Shares Gain on Solid 2025 Guidance
MCO
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

An increase in revenues driven by solid bond issuances and continuous demand for analytics supports MCO's Q4 earnings.

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Moody's Corporation (MCO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
MCO
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Shivani Kak – Head-Investor Relations Rob Fauber – President and Chief Executive Officer Noémie Heuland – Chief Financial Officer Steve Tulenko – President-Moody's Analytics Mike West – President-Moody's Investors Service Conference Call Participants Manav Patnaik – Barclays Ashish Sabadra – RBC Capital Markets Toni Kaplan – Morgan Stanley Alex Kramm – UBS Scott Wurtzel – Wolfe Research Owen Lau – Oppenheimer Jeffrey Silber – BMO Capital Markets David Motemaden – Evercore ISI George Tong – Goldman Sachs Peter Christiansen – Citigroup Craig Huber …

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Decent Global Bond Issuance Volume to Support Moody's Q4 Earnings
MCO
Published: February 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MCO's quarterly results are expected to benefit from decent global bond issuance and robust analytics demand. Yet, high costs are likely to have hurt.

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About Moody's Corporation (MCO)

  • IPO Date 1994-10-31
  • Website https://www.moodys.com
  • Industry Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
  • CEO Mr. Robert Scott Fauber
  • Employees 15795

Moody's Corporation operates as an integrated risk assessment firm worldwide. It operates in two segments, Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics. The Moody's Investors Service 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 and structured finance securities. This segment provides ratings in approximately 140 countries. Its ratings are disseminated through press releases to the public through electronic media, including the internet and real-time information systems used by securities traders and investors. This segment has rated approximately 5,000 non-financial corporates; 3,600 financial institutions; 16,000 public finance issuers; 145 sovereigns; 47 supranational institutions; 459 sub-sovereigns; and 1,000 infrastructure and project finance issuers, as well as 9,100 structured finance deals. The Moody's Analytics segment develops a range of products and services that support the risk management activities of institutional participants in financial markets; and offers subscription based research, data, and analytical products comprising credit ratings, credit research, quantitative credit scores and other analytical tools, economic research and forecasts, business intelligence and company information products, commercial real estate data and analytical tools, and on-line and classroom-based training services, as well as credentialing and certification services. It also offers offshore analytical and research services with learning solutions and certification programs; and software solutions, as well as related risk management services. 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.