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Moody's Corp. (MCO)
NYSE:MCO
Moody's (MCO) Stock Price & Analysis
1,399 Followers
MCO Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$296.94 - $414.49
Previous Close$413.92
Volume874.97K
Average Volume (3M)713.71K
Market Cap
$75.58B
Enterprise Value$80.96B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.19B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)45.2
Beta1.43
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2024EPS Estimate
$2.74Last Dividend Ex-Date
May 16, 2024Dividend Yield0.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.16
Shares Outstanding182,600,000
10 Day Avg. Volume663,033
30 Day Avg. Volume713,711
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.73
Alpha0.00125
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)-16.05
Price to Sales (P/S)51.07
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)39.40
P/FCF Ratio46.60
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue13.69
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.14
Enterprise Value/Ebitda80.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$414.18Price Target Upside0.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
Moody's News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Moody’s Corp. Releases Financial Performance Insights
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Company PerformanceMoody's reported a considerable uptick in MIS revenue, buoyed by a strong market demand, showcasing the upper tier of their guidance range.
Market PositionMoody's Analytics has cemented its market position with robust sales growth of 23% since 2019, attributed to its innovative strategies and favorable market trends.
ProfitabilityThe impressive incremental adjusted EBITDA margin from Moody's indicates adept cost management and highlights the company's growing profitability.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidanceMCO provided lower-than-expected 2024 EPS guidance, influenced by higher projected taxes and potentially lower margins.
Financial PerformanceMCO’s adjusted 4Q23 EPS fell below consensus due to lower margins, indicating operational challenges.
Investment ConcernsIncreased investments into AI and new products are expected to pressure margins and EPS in 2024.
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Ownership Overview
14.39% Insiders
20.30% Mutual Funds
60.97% Other Institutional Investors
4.33% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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MCO FAQ
What was Moody's Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Moody's Corp. lowest stock price was $296.94 and its highest was $414.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Moody's Corp.’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Moody's Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Moody's Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2024 which is in 65 days.
How were Moody's Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Moody's Corp. released its earnings results on May 02, 2024. The company reported $3.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.018 by $0.352.
Is Moody's Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Moody's Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Moody's Corp. pay dividends?
Moody's Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.85 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.76%. See more information on Moody's Corp. dividends here
What is Moody's Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Moody's Corp.’s EPS estimate is $2.74.
How many shares outstanding does Moody's Corp. have?
Moody's Corp. has 182,600,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Moody's Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Moody's Corp. reported an EPS of $3.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.018. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.941%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Moody's Corp.?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Moody's Corp.’s share is Berkshire Hathaway Inc. It holds Moody's Corp.’s shares valued at 10B.
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Moody's Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$414.18 (0.06% Upside)
$414.18 (0.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MCO Sentiment 77%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
35.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
52.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Moody's Corp.
Moody’s Corporation is a credit rating and risk analysis company. It provides analytical solutions, data and insights. The company publishes credit ratings on debt obligations and the entities as well as provides products and services that support financial analysis and risk management activities.
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MCO Company Deck
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MCO Earnings Call
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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MCO Revenue Breakdown
51.88% Moody’s Analytics
51.49% Moody’s Investors Service
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MCO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$414.18
▲(0.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering MCO
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
24/29 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+14.59%
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