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MSCI Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:MSCI)

$506.68
-1.76 (-0.35%)
(As of 12/8/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$500.01
$509.07
50-Day Range
$471.46
$527.73
52-Week Range
$450.00
$572.50
Volume
348,135 shs
Average Volume
430,773 shs
Market Capitalization
$40.07 billion
P/E Ratio
42.22
Dividend Yield
1.09%
Price Target
$563.86

MSCI MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.38 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
11.3% Upside
$563.86 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.91% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.33
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.33mentions of MSCI in the last 14 days
Based on 19 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
11.04%
From $13.14 to $14.59 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.88 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

37th out of 594 stocks

Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

5th out of 70 stocks


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About MSCI Stock (NYSE:MSCI)

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.

MSCI Stock Price History

MSCI Stock News Headlines

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MSCI World Doubles Return of ex-US Equivalent Since 2000
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
10/31/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/30 Dividend
11/08/2023
Dividend Payable
11/30/2023
Today
12/08/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
1/30/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
Specialized Finance
CUSIP
55354G10
Employees
4,759
Year Founded
1969

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$563.86
High Stock Price Target
$640.00
Low Stock Price Target
$450.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+11.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.38
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$870.57 million
Pretax Margin
48.32%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.42 billion
Cash Flow
$12.89 per share
Book Value
($12.61) per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
76,655,000
Market Cap
$39.89 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.10

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Should I Buy MSCI Stock? MSCI Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of MSCI was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:37 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in MSCI Inc.:

  • MSCI Inc. provides investment decision support tools for clients worldwide, allowing investors to effectively manage their investment processes.
  • The company operates in multiple segments, including Index, Analytics, ESG and Climate, and All Other Private Assets, providing diversification and exposure to different areas of the investment process.
  • MSCI Inc. offers indexes for use in various investment products, such as ETFs, mutual funds, and structured products, allowing investors to access a wide range of investment opportunities.
  • With a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $563.86, MSCI Inc. has received positive ratings and price objectives from research analysts, indicating potential growth and value for investors.
  • Recent developments and news surrounding MSCI Inc., such as coverage initiation and price objective updates from reputable firms like Argus and Goldman Sachs Group, provide valuable insights for investors to make informed investment decisions.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in MSCI Inc. for these reasons:

  • Two research analysts have rated the stock as "sell," indicating potential risks and concerns about the company's performance.
  • While MSCI Inc. has a consensus rating of "Hold," it suggests a lack of strong buy recommendations from analysts, which may indicate limited short-term growth potential.
  • The stock price of MSCI Inc. is subject to market fluctuations and can be influenced by various factors, such as economic conditions, industry trends, and investor sentiment.
  • Investors should carefully consider their investment goals and risk tolerance before investing in MSCI Inc., as the stock may not be suitable for all investors.
  • It is important for investors to conduct thorough research and analysis of MSCI Inc.'s financial performance, market position, and competitive landscape before making investment decisions.














MSCI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell MSCI stock right now?

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MSCI in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MSCI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MSCI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is MSCI's stock price target for 2024?

13 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for MSCI's stock. Their MSCI share price targets range from $450.00 to $640.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $563.86 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have MSCI shares performed in 2023?

MSCI's stock was trading at $465.17 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, MSCI stock has increased by 8.9% and is now trading at $506.68.
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When is MSCI's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, January 30th 2024.
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How were MSCI's earnings last quarter?

MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 31st. The technology company reported $3.45 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.13. The technology company earned $625.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $625.67 million. MSCI had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 97.86% and a net margin of 39.76%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 11.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.85 earnings per share.
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How often does MSCI pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for MSCI?

MSCI announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, October 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 9th will be paid a dividend of $1.38 per share on Thursday, November 30th. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.09%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 8th.
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Is MSCI a good dividend stock?

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) pays an annual dividend of $5.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.05%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 9 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 46.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MSCI will have a dividend payout ratio of 37.83% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for MSCI.

What is Henry A. Fernandez's approval rating as MSCI's CEO?

422 employees have rated MSCI Chief Executive Officer Henry A. Fernandez on Glassdoor.com. Henry A. Fernandez has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts Henry A. Fernandez in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of MSCI own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other MSCI investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Mastercard (MA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Salesforce (CRM), Adobe (ADBE), Visa (V), PayPal (PYPL), Netflix (NFLX), Intel (INTC) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

Who are MSCI's major shareholders?

MSCI's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (3.13%), Bamco Inc. NY (2.86%), FMR LLC (2.39%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.85%), Fiera Capital Corp (1.81%) and Sustainable Growth Advisers LP (1.68%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew C Wiechmann, Cd Baer Pettit, Jennifer H Mak, Robert J Gutowski and Scott A Crum.
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How do I buy shares of MSCI?

Shares of MSCI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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This page (NYSE:MSCI) was last updated on 12/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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