Moody’s Corporation, operating under the ticker symbol MCO on the New York Stock Exchange, is a global integrated risk assessment firm. Its principal business activities are centered on credit ratings, research, risk analysis and data-driven solutions. Through Moody’s Investors Service, the company assigns credit ratings to governments, corporate issuers and structured finance securities, aiding market participants in evaluating creditworthiness and relative risk.
Complementing its ratings arm, Moody’s Analytics provides a suite of financial intelligence services, software and professional research. These offerings include economic forecasting, quantitative modelling tools, credit risk management solutions and training programs designed to support financial institutions, investors and corporate clients in making informed risk and investment decisions.
Founded in 1909 by John Moody, the firm’s origins lie in the publication of corporate and municipal bond ratings. In 2000, Moody’s Corporation was established as a separate publicly traded entity following a spin-off from Dun & Bradstreet. Today, the company is led by Chief Executive Officer Rob Fauber and headquartered in New York City. Its leadership team brings deep expertise in finance, regulation and analytics.
Moody’s serves a broad spectrum of global clients, including sovereigns, municipalities, financial institutions, insurers and corporations, operating from more than 40 offices across six continents. Its research and analytics are used by market participants worldwide to inform investment, regulatory capital and risk-management decisions.
