Moody's Corporation (MCO)

NYSE: MCO · Real-Time Price · USD
489.70
-1.07 (-0.22%)
Jul 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap85.54B -4.9%
Revenue (ttm)8.16B +11.7%
Net Income2.80B +31.1%
EPS15.74 +34.0%
Shares Out 174.68M
PE Ratio31.10
Forward PE27.47
Dividend$4.12 (0.84%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 15, 2026
Volume1,281,452
Open493.48
Previous Close490.77
Day's Range482.96 - 493.99
52-Week Range402.28 - 546.88
Beta1.33
AnalystsBuy
Price Target555.19 (+13.37%)
Earnings DateJul 22, 2026

About MCO

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... [Read more]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Oct 3, 2000
Employees 16,076
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol MCO
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Moody's's revenue was $7.72 billion, an increase of 8.89% compared to the previous year's $7.09 billion. Earnings were $2.46 billion, an increase of 19.48%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 24 analysts, the average rating for MCO stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $555.19, which is an increase of 13.37% from the latest price.

Price Target
$555.19
(13.37% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Moody’s price target raised to $512 from $496 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $512 from $496 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Q2 results were well ahead of expectations,…

13 hours ago - TheFly

Moody’s price target raised to $580 from $565 at BofA

BofA raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $580 from $565 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Moody’s Q2 revenue/EPS of $2.19B/$4.68 beat the firm’s and…

14 hours ago - TheFly

Moody's Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Second quarter results showed 15% revenue growth, 25% adjusted operating income growth, and 31% higher adjusted EPS, with broad-based strength across all segments. Guidance was raised for issuance and capital returns, and significant investments in AI and cloud-based solutions are driving future growth.

20 hours ago - Transcripts

Moody's Earnings release: Q2 2026

Moody's released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 22, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

20 hours ago - Filings

Moody's Slides: Q2 2026

Moody's has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 22, 2026.

20 hours ago - Filings

Moody’s reports Q2 adjusted EPS $4.68, consensus $4.25

Reports revenue $2.2B, consensus $2.08B. Moody’s (MCO) delivered exceptional results in the second quarter, reflecting both strong execution and the growing importance of trusted, decision-grade intel...

21 hours ago - TheFly

Moody’s raises FY26 share repurchase guidance to $3B

07:10 EDT Moody’s (MCO) raises FY26 share repurchase guidance to $3B

21 hours ago - TheFly

Moody's Corporation Delivers Exceptional Results For Second Quarter 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced results for the second quarter 2026 and updated select metrics within its outlook for full year 2026. The Earnings Release an...

22 hours ago - Business Wire

Moody’s price target raised to $600 from $530 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $600 from $530 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares ahead of the Q2 report. Debt issuance data across…

2 days ago - TheFly

Moody’s price target raised to $581 from $544 at Clear Street

Clear Street raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $581 from $544 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company is well positioned to beat Q2…

5 days ago - TheFly

Moody’s initiated with a Buy at Jefferies

Jefferies analyst Surinder Thind initiated coverage of Moody’s (MCO) with a Buy rating and $610 price target The company’s revenue growth should improve 150 basis points to 8.2% year-over-year in…

6 days ago - TheFly

Quality Stocks Aren't the Names You'd Expect

Owning high-quality stocks seems like a no-brainer. (Have you ever heard an active portfolio manager tout a portfolio of low-quality companies?) But it turns out that identifying the good names isn't ...

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9 days ago - Barrons

Moody’s price target raised to $575 from $550 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $575 from $550 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.

12 days ago - TheFly

Date Set For Moody's Earnings Release And Investor Teleconference

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) will release its second quarter 2026 results before the start of NYSE trading on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. A copy of the earnings release and...

14 days ago - Business Wire

Moody’s price target raised to $496 from $491 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $496 from $491 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.

15 days ago - TheFly

Moody’s price target raised to $515 from $489 at BMO Capital

BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $515 from $489 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. After reviewing external debt issuance sources, the…

15 days ago - TheFly

Moody’s price target raised to $500 from $490 at Rothschild & Co Redburn

Rothschild & Co Redburn analyst Charles Bendit raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $500 from $490 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm says…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Moody’s launches AI skills for major AI platforms

Moody’s (MCO) Corporation announced the release of its first set of AI skills – purpose-built, platform-agnostic instruction kits that encode Moody’s analytical frameworks and connect AI agents to its...

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Moody's Launches Decision-Grade AI Skills for Major AI Platforms

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced the release of its first set of AI skills – purpose-built, platform-agnostic instruction kits that encode Moody's analytical ...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

AI Splits How Investors Value The Credit-Ratings Giants

For most of their history, the two companies that dominate credit ratings have been valued as steady, single franchises. In early 2026 the split inside them came into view.

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6 weeks ago - Forbes

Moody's Transcript: Investor update

Moody's GenAI strategy centers on proprietary, decision-grade data, agentic workflows for high-stakes use cases, and broad distribution through major AI partnerships. Pricing models balance predictability and upside, while strict controls protect data and IP. AI adoption is driving higher retention, deeper client integration, and new revenue streams.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

Moody's Slides: Investor update

Moody's has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 8, 2026.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Moody's to Host Q&A Session on Generative AI Strategy on June 8, 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) will host a Q&A session on June 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The session will be moderated by Andrew C. Steinerman, Managing Director ...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Moody's Transcript: Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

AI integration is accelerating, with proprietary data and credentialized models driving new partnerships and revenue streams. Moody’s Analytics is consolidating offerings and leveraging SaaS expertise for growth, while the ratings business benefits from strong market demand and evolving issuance trends. Efficiency gains and strategic M&A focus on unique data assets underpin the investment case.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

Moody's Corporation to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28, 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today that Rob Fauber, President and Chief Executive Officer, will speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursda...

2 months ago - Business Wire