Moody's Corporation
NYSE: MCO
Stock price
483.05 USD
(+26.56%) 5 years
Financial Performance
5Y price score: 39
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10Y return: 396.4%
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52-week range
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Free Cash Flow Yield
3.7 %
Dividend Yield TTM
0.8 %
Market cap $
$ 83,289
Price / Earnings TTM
29.5
Price / Book TTM
25.5
PEG TTM
1.4
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
3 %
30.6 %
396.4 %
Free cash flow per share growth
(23.1) %
32.6 %
173.5 %
Earnings per share growth
17.8 %
45.6 %
195.2 %
Founded: 1,909
Employees: 15,795
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q3 (Oct 21, 2026)
1) Financial Performance Highlights
- Moody's reported over $2 billion in revenue for the third consecutive quarter, reflecting a 6% growth in adjusted diluted EPS.
- Adjusted operating margin stood at 52.6%, showcasing strong profitability despite a 2% decline in overall rated issuance.
- Moody's Analytics (MA) achieved an ARR growth of approximately 8%, driven by robust retention rates and strong recurring revenue growth.
- The adjusted operating margin for MA improved by 100 basis points to 35.3%.
2) Market Dynamics and Segment Insights
- The ratings segment (MIS) experienced a mixed performance with strength in AI infrastructure financing, which saw issuance increase fourfold year-over-year, while leveraged finance activity moderated.
- First-time mandates rose by 40% in Q3, indicating strong growth in new rating relationships.
- MA's core growth areas include lending, insurance, KYC, and AI-enabled solutions, with notable growth in ARR for insurance (10%) and banking (8%).
3) Strategic Investments and Innovations
- Moody's is focusing on AI and digital infrastructure, with significant investments in partnerships and methodologies to enhance analytical capabilities.
- The company is expanding its footprint in private credit, evidenced by a 40% increase in rated deals year-over-year.
- Moody's is also enhancing its KYC and compliance solutions, capitalizing on recent regulatory scrutiny in the financial sector.
4) Guidance and Market Outlook
- Moody's reaffirmed its full-year guidance, expecting high single-digit revenue growth and adjusted EPS of $16.50-$17.
- The fourth quarter is anticipated to see a mid-teens percent decline in issuance year-over-year, influenced by strong prior year comparisons and a selective issuance environment.
- The company remains optimistic about long-term capital needs driven by infrastructure and AI-related financing, which are expected to support future issuance activity.
5) Challenges and Future Considerations
- The operating environment remains complex, with potential headwinds from macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions impacting market conditions.
- The transcript lacks specific figures on the projected issuance for hyperscalers and detailed insights into the competitive landscape for private credit ratings.
Bottom line: Moody's demonstrates resilience with strong financial performance and strategic investments in AI and analytics, positioning itself well for future growth despite a challenging market environment. Shareholders can expect continued profitability and a focus on long-term capital needs driving demand for Moody's services.
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Moody's Corporation is a company. Founded in 1909. As of October 23, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $83288590690 with a current stock price of $483.05.