Moody's Corporation (MCO)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MCO
  • Rev/Share 41.7883
  • Book/Share 22.9081
  • PB 22.4581
  • Debt/Equity 1.932
  • CurrentRatio 1.8403
  • ROIC 0.1897

 

  • MktCap 88817352000.0
  • FreeCF/Share 14.7242
  • PFCF 33.6047
  • PE 39.602
  • Debt/Assets 0.4959
  • DivYield 0.0074
  • ROE 0.5917

 

  • 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
Upgrade MCO Raymond James Underperform Market Perform -- -- Oct. 17, 2025
Initiation MCO Seaport Research Partners -- Buy -- $528 Oct. 1, 2025
Upgrade MCO Deutsche Bank Hold Buy -- $528 Oct. 1, 2025
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

Moody's Corporation: Staying Positive On The Earnings Growth Momentum
MCO
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Moody's Corporation (MCO) is reiterated as a buy, driven by strong Q3 2025 results and upgraded guidance for revenue and EPS growth. MCO benefits from robust debt issuance trends, expanding private credit exposure, and early success in monetizing GenAI solutions with major clients. Private credit-related deal volume surged ~70% y/y, and GenAI initiatives, including a $3M+ Tier 1 bank deal, highlight MCO's innovation and market reach.

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Moody's Named #1 in Chartis RiskTech100® for the Fourth Year Running
MCO
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) has been named the #1 company in the 2026 Chartis RiskTech100® report, marking the firm's fourth straight year at the top of the ranking. The RiskTech100® is widely recognized as the go-to guide for risk and compliance technology providers, and Moody's consistent placement at the top of the list is a testament to its industry-leading solutions and unwavering dedication to its customers. Moody's continued leadership is driven by a clear.

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Moody's Corporation (MCO) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MCO
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 22, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Shivani Kak - Head of Investor Relations Robert Fauber - President, CEO & Director Noemie Heuland - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Brendan Popson - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Peter Knudsen - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Jason Haas - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Andrew Steinerman - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Toni Kaplan - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Alex Kramm - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Scott Wurtzel - Wolfe Research, LLC Jeffrey Silber - BMO …

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Moody's Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Y/Y Revenue Growth
MCO
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MCO posts strong Q3 results as revenues climb 10.7% y/y and earnings top estimates, prompting a raised full-year outlook.

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Moody's (MCO) Q3 Earnings
MCO
Published: October 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 September 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: Ratings Recovery Not Enough At This Valuation
MCO
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Moody's (MCO) reported strong Q3 results, beating expectations and raising guidance, but shares remain under pressure due to valuation concerns. Despite improved macro conditions and operational leverage, MCO's valuation —34x forward earnings—is still viewed as overextended. The ratings segment's declining share and weaker moat in non-ratings businesses signal quality dilution, challenging justification for MCO's high multiple.

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Moody's (MCO) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
MCO
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Moody's (MCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.92 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.7 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.21 per share a year ago.

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US banks' surge in loans to private creditors may pose risks, Moody's says
MCO
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. banks' loans to private credit providers have surged to nearly $300 billion, Moody's said in a report on Tuesday, and the ratings agency warned that smaller lenders could face heightened risks if underwriting standards weaken.

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Robust Global Loan Issuances to Support Moody's Q3 Earnings
MCO
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Robust global loan and bond issuances are expected to have lifted MCO's Q3 earnings, with steady revenue gains in both MIS and MA divisions.

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Will Moody's (MCO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
MCO
Published: October 17, 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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Insights Into Moody's (MCO) Q3: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
MCO
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Moody's (MCO), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2025.

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Top Big Data Stocks for Savvy Investors for a Data-Driven Future
MCO, MSFT, NVDA
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

From NVIDIA's AI chips to Microsoft's cloud shift and Dell's AI servers, Big Data leaders are powering a smarter, data-driven future.

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Moody's (MCO) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
MCO
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Moody's (MCO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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The Best Blue Chip Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
AXP, MCO, MMC, MS, PGR
Published: October 13, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

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Bitsight Insurance Business Grows 30% in H1, Extending Market Leadership
MCO
Published: October 09, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Record growth for the first half of the year reflects strong demand for Bitsight's correlated cyber risk data and new product innovations with Moody's BOSTON , Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitsight, a global leader in cyber risk intelligence, today announced record 30% growth in its insurance business for the first half of its fiscal year.1 This growth milestone was helped in part by the integration of Bitsight data—such as Bitsight Cloud Dispersion Analytics—into Moody's cyber solutions, together with the introduction of new Bitsight insurance datasets and product features, and growing relationships with new and existing carrier and broker partners. …

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GBOOY or MCO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
GBOOY, MCO
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Financial - Miscellaneous Services stocks are likely familiar with Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV (GBOOY) 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 Increases MERIS Stake to Expand in the Middle East & Africa
MCO
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MCO moves to secure majority ownership in Egypt's MERIS, expanding its reach across the Middle East and Africa credit markets.

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Why Is Moody's (MCO) Down 0.7% Since Last Earnings Report?
MCO
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Moody's (MCO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Moody's Corporation Names Andy Frepp as Interim President of Moody's Analytics
MCO
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today that Andy Frepp, Chief Operating Officer of Moody's Analytics, has been named as Interim President of Moody's Analytics, effective immediately. Mr. Frepp succeeds Stephen Tulenko, who has resigned to pursue another opportunity. Moody's has begun a process to identify a permanent President of Moody's Analytics. “Andy's deep knowledge of Moody's Analytics' customers, solutions and people, coupled with his many years of lea.

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Top Big Data Stocks Powering the Next Wave of AI and Analytics
MCO, NVDA, PLTR
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NVIDIA, Moody's, Palantir and Dell are driving the Big Data boom with AI breakthroughs, risk analytics and powerful infrastructure.

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VIRT or MCO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
MCO, VIRT
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Financial - Miscellaneous Services stocks are likely familiar with Virtu Financial (VIRT) and Moody's (MCO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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VIRT or MCO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
MCO, VIRT
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector might want to consider either Virtu Financial (VIRT) or Moody's (MCO). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Moody's (MCO) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
MCO
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Moody's (MCO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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Moody's Corporation (MCO) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MCO
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 23, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Noemie Clemence Heuland - Senior VP & CFO Robert Scott Fauber - President, CEO & Director Shivani Kak - Head of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Alexander Kramm - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Andrew Owen Nicholas - William Blair & Company L.L.C., Research Division Ashish Sabadra - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Faiza Alwy - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Jeffrey Marc Silber - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Keen Fai Tong - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Owen Lau - …

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Moody's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues & Expenses Rise Y/Y
MCO
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MCO registers strong y/y earnings and revenue growth in Q2, though rising expenses and mixed segment results weigh.

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Moody's (MCO) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
MCO
Published: July 23, 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 June 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 (MCO) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
MCO
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Moody's (MCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.44 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.28 per share a year ago.

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Will Moody's (MCO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
MCO
Published: July 22, 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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Slowdown in Leveraged Loan Issuance to Hurt Moody's Q2 Earnings
MCO
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

MCO's Q2 earnings may face pressure from weak leveraged loan issuance and rising costs despite solid MA growth.

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Moody's (MCO) Q2 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
MCO
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Moody's (MCO), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended June 2025.

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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 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.