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MSCI Inc.

NYSE: MSCI

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615.68 USD

(-5.15%) 5 years

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10Y return: 687.3%

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501.0

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644.7

615.68

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3.4 %

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1.3 %

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$ 44,760

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32.8

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3.1

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15.9 %

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687.3 %

Free cash flow per share growth

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122.9 %

757.8 %

Earnings per share growth

14.6 %

118.5 %

666.5 %

Founded: 1,968

Employees: 6,059

Business Summary:MSCI Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides investment decision support tools for the clients to manage their investment processes worldwide. It operates through four segments: Index, Analytics, ESG and Climate, and All Other – Private Assets. The Index segment provides indexes for use in various areas of the investment process, including indexed product creation, such as ETFs, mutual funds, annuities, futures, options, structured products, over-the-counter derivatives; performance benchmarking; portfolio construction and rebalancing; and asset allocation, as well as licenses GICS and GICS Direct. The Analytics segment offers risk management, performance attribution and portfolio management content, application, and service that provides an integrated view of risk and return, and an analysis of market, credit, liquidity, and counterparty risk across asset classes; managed services, including consolidation of client portfolio data from various sources, review and reconciliation of input data and results, and customized reporting; and HedgePlatform to measure, evaluate, and monitor the risk of hedge fund investments. The ESG and Climate segment provides products and services that help institutional investors understand how ESG factors impact the long-term risk and return of their portfolio and individual security-level investments; and data, ratings, research, and tools to help investors navigate increasing regulation. The All Other – Private Assets segment includes real estate market and transaction data, benchmarks, return-analytics, climate assessments and market insights for funds, investors, and managers; business intelligence to real estate owners, managers, developers, and brokers; and offers investment decision support tools for private capital. It serves asset owners and managers, financial intermediaries, wealth managers, real estate professionals, and corporates. MSCI Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways

2026 Q3 (Oct 20, 2026)

1) Strong Financial Performance - MSCI reported total revenue growth of 12.4% YoY, with asset-based fees (ABF) growing 25% and subscription revenue increasing 8%. - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 12% and adjusted EPS increased by 14%. - The company repurchased $627 million of shares at an average price of $562 per share in Q3, totaling $4.4 billion in share repurchases since the beginning of 2024.

2) Record Sales and Client Engagement - MSCI achieved historic net new sales in Index, Analytics, and Private Capital Solutions, with recurring net new sales up 88% in Private Capital Solutions, 63% in Analytics, and 40% in Index compared to the previous year. - The retention rate improved to 95%, reflecting strong client engagement across various segments. - Notably, recurring net new sales grew by 74% in EMEA, 36% in APAC, and 26% in the Americas.

3) Challenges in Sustainability and Climate - The Sustainability and Climate segment faced ongoing retention pressures, with new recurring sales of over $5 million in Sustainability and over $2 million in Climate. - Elevated cancellations were noted, including a significant downsell from a client reducing its sustainability spend. - Despite these challenges, the integration of the First Street acquisition is expected to enhance growth in the Climate segment.

4) AI-Driven Innovation and Product Development - MSCI is transitioning to an AI-first company, with AI playing a crucial role in enhancing product offerings and operational efficiency. - The company is developing new products, including custom models and specialized data sets, which are expected to drive future growth. - The integration of AI is anticipated to lower the growth rate of EBITDA expenses, allowing for reinvestment into growth initiatives.

5) Guidance and Future Outlook - MSCI expects to maintain a strong pipeline heading into Q4, traditionally a robust sales quarter, despite challenges in the Sustainability segment. - The company is focused on leveraging AI to enhance its product offerings and expand into new client segments, positioning itself for long-term growth. - There is a commitment to delivering attractive profitability growth while investing for the future, with no plans for margin expansion in the near term.

Bottom line: MSCI's strong Q3 performance, driven by record sales and a commitment to AI innovation, positions the company well for future growth, despite challenges in the Sustainability segment. The focus on long-term value creation and strategic investments suggests a positive outlook for shareholders.

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MSCI Inc. — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap

MSCI Inc. is a company. Founded in 1968. As of October 23, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $44759936000 with a current stock price of $615.68.