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MCO - Moody's Corporation
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$544.46
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HIGH:
$610.00
LOW:
$500.00
MEDIAN:
$535.00
CONSENSUS:
$544.46
UPSIDE:
15.42%
Stock News
Moody's Corporation (MCO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Moody's Corporation (MCO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Moody's Stock Gains on Q2 Earnings Beat: Robust Debt Issuance, AI Growth Drive Target Raise
Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) delivered a strong quarter, driven by broad-based momentum across its business lines.
Moody's Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Moody's NYSE: MCO reported what President and CEO Rob Fauber called a “standout second quarter,” with broad-based growth across its ratings and analytics businesses and higher select full-year guidance metrics.
Moody's (MCO) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Moody's (MCO) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
MCO Q2 Earnings Beat on Rising Analytics Demand & Higher Issuances
Moody's Q2 earnings beat estimates as revenues rise 15%, fueled by higher issuances and steady analytics demand despite rising expenses.
Moody's (MCO) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Moody's (MCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.68 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.56 per share a year ago.
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 and other earnings materials can be found on the Moody's IR website at ir.moodys.com. In addition, the Earnings Release will be furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Form 8-K and will be available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Teleconference Details: Date and Time July.
Andra AP fonden Grows Position in Moody’s Corporation $MCO
Andra AP fonden boosted its holdings in shares of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) by 445.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 31,639 shares of the business services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 25,839
Strength in Global Bond Issuance Volumes to Aid Moody's Q2 Earnings
MCO's Q2 results may reflect strong global bond issuance, with investment-grade, high-yield and structured finance activity supporting revenue growth.
Moody's (MCO) Q2 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
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 2026.
Moody's Trades at 37 Times Earnings Ahead of Its July 22 Report. Is the Wide-Moat Ratings Giant Worth the Premium?
The credit ratings giant is growing, but it looks historically expensive.
Cantillon Capital Management LLC Has $171.23 Million Stake in Moody’s Corporation $MCO
Cantillon Capital Management LLC lowered its stake in shares of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) by 11.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 392,513 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 52,887 shares during the period.
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Moody's Earnings Preview: Valuation Once Again Limits The Upside
Moody's Corporation (MCO) is a high-quality business with strong growth prospects, but after a recent 15% rally, I now rate it 'Hold' due to valuation concerns. MCO delivered solid Q1/26 results: 8.1% revenue growth, 7.8% EPS growth, and 25.6% free cash flow growth, with both Analytics and Investor Services segments performing well. Management guides for high-single-digit revenue growth and 9–14% EPS growth in 2026, supported by $5 trillion in upcoming debt refinancing and robust M&A activity.
Moody's (MCO) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
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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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 supplemental presentation slides will be posted on Moody's Investor Relations website, ir.moodys.com. Moody's Corporation invites you to participate in a teleconference with Rob Fauber President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Noémie Heuland, Chief Financial Officer, to discuss its second quarte.
MCO DCF Analysis: Intrinsic Value $268 vs Price $499
On July 07, 2026, we delve into the DCF analysis for Moodys Corp (MCO), a company currently trading at $498.78. Over the past week, MCO has seen a price increas
Price Targets
Moody's price target raised to $505 from $490 at UBS
$505.00
(was $473.95)
Alex Kramm
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UBS
Moody's price target raised to $572 from $557 at Baird
$572.00
(was $477.81)
Robert W. Baird
Moody's price target raised to $597 from $590 at Wells Fargo
$597.00
(was $489.79)
Wells Fargo
Moody's price target raised to $512 from $496 at Morgan Stanley
$512.00
(was $489.79)
Morgan Stanley
Moody's price target raised to $575 from $550 at Barclays
$575.00
(was $487.02)
Barclays
Moody's price target raised to $496 from $491 at Morgan Stanley
$496.00
(was $502.25)
Morgan Stanley
Moody's Corp (MCO) PT Raised to $515 at BMO CapitalMember Login
$515.00
(was $498.78)
BMO Capital
Moody's price target raised to $500 from $490 at Rothschild & Co Redburn
$500.00
(was $456.22)
Charles Bendit
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Redburn Partners
Moody's price target lowered to $521 from $524 at Mizuho
$521.00
(was $460.74)
Mizuho Securities
Moody's price target raised to $535 from $525 at Wolfe Research
$535.00
(was $451.75)
Scott Wurtzel
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Wolfe Research
Moody's price target raised to $489 from $463 at BMO Capital
$489.00
(was $454.18)
BMO Capital
Moody's price target raised to $590 from $560 at Wells Fargo
$590.00
(was $466.88)
Wells Fargo
Moody's Corp (MCO) PT Raised to $565 at BofA Securities
$565.00
(was $466.88)
National Bank
Moody's price target lowered to $524 from $550 at Mizuho
$524.00
(was $437.11)
Mizuho Securities
Moody's price target lowered to $550 from $580 at Barclays
$550.00
(was $447.82)
Barclays
Moody's price target lowered to $490 from $515 at UBS
$490.00
(was $442.78)
UBS
Moody's price target lowered to $610 from $620 at Evercore ISI
$610.00
(was $448.75)
David Motemaden
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Evercore ISI
Moody's price target lowered to $480 from $561 at BMO Capital
$480.00
(was $450.76)
BMO Capital
Moody's price target lowered to $540 from $574 at Stifel
$540.00
(was $450.76)
Stifel Nicolaus
Moody's price target lowered to $531 from $532 at Goldman Sachs
$531.00
(was $450.76)
Goldman Sachs