Moody's (MCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Moody’s Corporation is a leading global provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Through its two primary business segments—Moody’s Investors Service and Moody’s Analytics—the company delivers assessments of creditworthiness, economic forecasts, and quantitative models that help financial market participants make informed decisions. Its credit rating services cover a wide range of debt instruments, including corporate, municipal, sovereign, and structured finance products, while its analytics division offers software, data tools, and advisory services for risk management and regulatory compliance.

Founded in 1909 by John Moody, the firm began with the publication of “Moody’s Manual of Industrial and Miscellaneous Securities,” establishing its reputation for independent financial research. Over the decades, Moody’s has expanded its offerings through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, launching Moody’s Analytics in 2007 to address the increasing demand for sophisticated risk management solutions. The company’s rich history reflects its commitment to innovation and integrity in financial analysis.

Moody’s serves a diverse client base that includes institutional investors, asset managers, banks, insurance companies, corporations, and governments. With operations in over 40 countries, the firm maintains regional headquarters in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, supporting clients across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. Its global footprint enables Moody’s to deliver localized insights while leveraging its extensive data and research capabilities.

Headquartered in New York City, Moody’s is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Robert F. Fauber, who has focused on advancing the company’s technology platforms and expanding its analytics offerings. Backed by an experienced board of directors and management team, the firm continues to prioritize transparency, quality, and customer service as it navigates evolving regulatory frameworks and market dynamics.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $492.77 to $500.24
• 50-Day Range: $469.86 to $505.90
• 52-Week Range: $378.71 to $531.93
• Volume: 327,144 shs
• Average Volume: 764,575 shs
• Market Capitalization: $89.29 billion
• P/E Ratio: 42.80
• Dividend Yield: 0.76%
• Price Target: $523.73
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Moody's Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Moody's scored higher than 92% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 125th out of 913 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Moody's has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.53, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Moody's has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 11.83%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Moody's are expected to grow by 11.83% in the coming year, from $13.95 to $15.60 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Moody's is 43.14, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.13.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Moody's is 43.14, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 18.71.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Moody's has a PEG Ratio of 3.10. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Moody's has a P/B Ratio of 24.11. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.19% of the float of Moody's has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Moody's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Moody's has recently decreased by 18.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Moody's has a dividend yield of 0.75%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Moody's has been increasing its dividend for 16 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Moody's is 32.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Moody's will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.10% next year. This indicates that Moody's will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.97

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.19% of the float of Moody's has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Moody's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Moody's has recently decreased by 18.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.78

News Sentiment

Moody's has a news sentiment score of 0.78. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 33 news articles for Moody's this week, compared to 25 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 8 people have searched for MCO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -38% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

5 people have added Moody's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Moody's insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $208,911.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.14% of the stock of Moody's is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

92.11% of the stock of Moody's is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MCO shares performed this year?

Moody's' stock was trading at $473.37 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, MCO stock has increased by 4.8% and is now trading at $496.0450.

How were Moody's' earnings last quarter?

Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 22nd. The business services provider reported $3.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.58 by $0.25. The business services provider earned $1.92 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.90 billion. Moody's had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 60.37% and a net margin of 29.15%.
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Does Moody's have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Moody's: RBA International, Four Twenty Seven, Vigeo Eiris, Reis, Omega Performance, Korea Investors Service, BlackBox Logic, and others.

Who are Moody's' major shareholders?

Moody's' top institutional shareholders include PineStone Asset Management Inc. (1.28%), Ninety One UK Ltd (0.47%), Canoe Financial LP (0.24%) and Sarasin & Partners LLP (0.23%). Insiders that own company stock include Raymond W Mcdaniel, Robert Fauber, John J Goggins, Michael L West, Mark Kaye, Caroline Sullivan and Richard G Steele.
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How do I buy shares of Moody's?

Shares of MCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Moody's own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Moody's investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/22/2025
• Record date for 6/6 Dividend: 5/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/6 Dividend: 5/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/06/2025
• Today: 7/22/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - MISC SVCS
• Sub-Industry: Specialized Finance
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MCO
• CIK: 1059556
• Web: www.moodys.com
• Phone: (212) 553-0300
• Fax: 212-553-4919
• Employees: 15,838
• Year Founded: 1909

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Moody's: $523.73
• High Price Target: $573.00
• Low Price Target: $456.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +4.7%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.53
• Research Coverage: 17 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $11.58
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 43.22
• Forward P/E Ratio: 35.87
• P/E Growth: 3.1
• Net Income: $2.06 billion
• Net Margins: 29.15%
• Pretax Margin: 38.07%
• Return on Equity: 60.37%
• Return on Assets: 15.33%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.77
• Current Ratio: 1.57
• Quick Ratio: 1.56

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $7.09 billion
• Price / Sales: 12.70
• Cash Flow: $14.97 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 33.42
• Book Value: $20.57 per share
• Price / Book: 24.33

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 179,900,000
• Free Float: 179,648,000
• Market Cap: $90.03 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.38