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Moody's Corporation

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5Y price score: 51

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10Y return: 408.7%

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    402.2

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    3.7 %

    Dividend Yield TTM

    0.8 %

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    $ 88,872

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    32.6

    Price / Book TTM

    29.8

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    0.6

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    Total return (price & dividends)

    1.3 %

    40.4 %

    408.6 %

    Free cash flow per share growth

    91.6 %

    32.6 %

    173.5 %

    Earnings per share growth

    56.9 %

    45.6 %

    195.2 %

    Founded: 1,909

    Employees: 15,795

    Business Summary: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.

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    Latest Earnings Call Takeaways

    2026 Q2 (Jul 22, 2026)

    1) Leadership Transition and Strategy
    - Christina Kosmowski has been appointed as CEO of Moody's Analytics, bringing 30 years of experience in technology and analytics.
    - The leadership change is expected to enhance the focus on scaling and innovation within Moody's Analytics.
    - The company is emphasizing the integration of AI into workflows and decision-making processes across industries.

    2) Strong Financial Performance
    - Moody's reported a 15% revenue growth for Q2 2026, with adjusted operating income increasing by 25%.
    - Adjusted diluted EPS rose 31% to $4.68.
    - Moody's Investor Service (MIS) saw a 34% growth in transaction revenue, with over $2 trillion of debt rated for the second consecutive quarter.
    - Moody's Analytics (MA) achieved an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of approximately $3.7 billion, up nearly 9% YoY, with a strong retention rate of 95%.

    3) Market Opportunities and Growth Drivers
    - The growth in issuance is driven by diverse factors including AI-related investments, private credit, and energy transition projects.
    - Private credit transactions grew over 40% YoY, indicating strong demand for analytical rigor and transparency.
    - Moody's is expanding its footprint in digital finance, having rated the world's largest tokenized money market fund at $2.6 billion.
    - The company is also re-entering the insurance-linked securities market, addressing a significant insurance protection gap estimated at $375 billion.

    4) Guidance and Outlook
    - Moody's has raised its full-year 2026 guidance for rated issuance growth to mid-single-digit percent growth.
    - The adjusted diluted EPS range has been narrowed to $16.50 to $17, reflecting a 12% growth at the midpoint.
    - Free cash flow guidance has been adjusted to $2.7 billion to $2.9 billion, with plans to return over 130% of free cash flow to shareholders.
    - The company is extending its restructuring program, expected to yield annualized savings of $300 million to $350 million.

    5) Challenges and Market Risks
    - There are concerns regarding geopolitical volatility and its potential impact on market activity and issuance.
    - The company acknowledges that issuance is historically skewed towards the first half of the year, which may affect second-half performance.
    - The competitive landscape is evolving with emerging lower-cost AI models, which could impact client usage and internal efficiencies.

    Bottom line: Moody's is positioned for sustained growth, driven by strong financial performance and strategic leadership changes. The company is capitalizing on diverse market opportunities while managing potential risks, making it an attractive prospect for shareholders.

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    Moody's Corporation — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap

    Moody's Corporation is a company. Founded in 1909. As of August 26, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $88872384000 with a current stock price of $513.12.