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Moody's Corp. (MCO)
NYSE:MCO
MCO Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$360.05 - $531.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume142.87K
Average Volume (3M)980.33K
Market Cap
$82.66B
Enterprise Value$91.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.41B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.8
Beta1.22
Next Earnings
May 01, 2025EPS Estimate
3.58Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 25, 2025Dividend Yield0.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.26
Shares Outstanding179,889,330
10 Day Avg. Volume940,868
30 Day Avg. Volume980,334
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.41
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)11.67
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)30.70
P/FCF Ratio28.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit17.79
Enterprise Value/Ebitda26.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$553.38Price Target Upside17.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
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Moody's News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Moody’s Announces New Chief Accounting Officer
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Efficiency ImprovementsThere are many opportunities to incorporate AI into MIS processes to improve efficiency and expand research data capabilities.
Financial Guidance2025 guidance better than anticipated, with adjusted EPS guidance exceeding consensus estimates.
Growth DriversManagement cited long-term secular trends including maturity walls, private credit opportunities, transition finance, and digital infrastructure finance as drivers for growth.
Bears Say
Debt Issuance TrendsDebt issuance trends are expected to slow, which could impact the stock.
Revenue Growth ChallengesUncertain environment has muted M&A activity to some extent, posing a potential headwind to revenue growth.
Valuation ConcernsValuation is considered stretched, and other names are preferred for nearer-term risk/reward.
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Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
17.91% Mutual Funds
41.99% Other Institutional Investors
20.35% 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 $360.05 and its highest was $531.93 in the past 12 months.
What is Moody's Corp.’s market cap?
Moody's Corp.’s market cap is $82.66B.
When is Moody's Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Moody's Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2025 which is in 36 days.
How were Moody's Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Moody's Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2025. The company reported $2.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.599 by $0.021.
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 $0.939 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 3.58.
How many shares outstanding does Moody's Corp. have?
Moody's Corp. has 179,889,330 shares outstanding.
What happened to Moody's Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Moody's Corp. reported an EPS of $2.62 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.599. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.361%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Moody's Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MCO
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Moody's Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$553.38 (17.95% Upside)
$553.38 (17.95% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MCO Sentiment 92%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 674.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
59.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Moody's Corp.
Moody's Corporation (MCO) is a globally integrated risk assessment firm headquartered in New York City. The company operates through two main segments: Moody's Investors Service (MIS) and Moody's Analytics (MA). MIS provides credit ratings, research, and risk analysis, contributing to the financial markets by offering investors a comprehensive view of credit risk. Moody's Analytics delivers data, analytical solutions, and insights to help organizations make informed business decisions. The company's offerings are designed to enhance transparency and efficiency in the global financial markets.
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MCO Company Deck
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MCO Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Moody's delivered a strong financial performance in 2024 with significant revenue and earnings growth, driven by both Moody's Investor Service and Moody's Analytics. The company made strategic investments and acquisitions to enhance its offerings, while also achieving notable recognitions. However, challenges in transactional revenue and required restructuring efforts were noted. Overall, the positive aspects significantly outweighed the negatives.Read More>---
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
$553.38
▲(17.95% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering MCO
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
13/17 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+17.04%
reiterated a buy rating last month
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