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MSCI (MSCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$572.27 -2.38 (-0.41%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

MSCI - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
12

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for MSCI in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MSCI.

Consensus Price Target

$709.50
23.98% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for MSCI, the average price target is $709.50. The highest price target for MSCI is $760.00, while the lowest price target for MSCI is $615.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 23.98% from the current price of $572.27.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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MSCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/5/25 to 9/5/26
1 Month Ago
8/6/25 to 8/6/26
3 Months Ago
6/7/25 to 6/7/26
1 Year Ago
9/5/24 to 9/5/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$709.50$709.50$697.70$654.73
Forecasted Upside23.98% Upside25.03% Upside13.21% Upside17.88% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyModerate Buy

MSCI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MSCI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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MSCI Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMSCIFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.08
2.28
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside23.98% Upside26.88% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/30/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B)Buy (B-)
7/22/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$722.00+27.00%
7/22/2026
Jason Haas
Jason Haas
1 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$700.00 ➝ $690.00+23.15%
7/22/2026Set Target$615.00+9.76%
7/21/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$700.00+24.93%
7/20/2026Boost TargetOverweight$700.00 ➝ $742.00+18.35%
7/17/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$760.00+19.45%
7/10/2026Boost TargetOverweight$700.00 ➝ $735.00+22.04%
7/10/2026Boost TargetBuy$715.00 ➝ $730.00+21.21%
7/8/2026Boost TargetStrong-Buy$730.00 ➝ $760.00+27.58%
6/18/2026 Set Target$690.00+15.68%
4/22/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$655.00+6.96%
1/29/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$715.00+18.35%
4/23/2025 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
12/18/2024UpgradeNeutralBuy$617.00 ➝ $723.00+18.21%
12/12/2024UpgradePeer PerformOutperform

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Should I Buy MSCI Stock? MSCI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these MSCI pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MSCI
Bull Case

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

  • MSCI Inc. shares are currently trading at $574.82, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $709.50 set by analysts who maintain a Buy rating, suggesting substantial upside potential for investors entering the position now.
  • The company demonstrated strong fundamental growth in its most recent quarter, reporting revenue of $867.00 million, which represents a 12.2% year-over-year increase, indicating that its core business of providing investment decision support tools is expanding effectively.
  • MSCI Inc. maintains a consistent dividend policy, having recently paid a quarterly dividend of $2.05 per share, which translates to an annualized yield of approximately 1.46%, providing a steady income stream for shareholders alongside capital appreciation.
  • Institutional confidence in the stock remains high, with major firms like UBS AM increasing their stakes by 5.2% in the second quarter and BlackRock acquiring a new stake valued at over $3 billion, signaling that large investors view the company as a stable and valuable asset.
  • The company's leadership is viewed favorably, with CEO Henry A. Fernandez holding an approval rating of 0.94 out of 1.0, and he has recently demonstrated confidence in the stock by personally purchasing shares in February 2026.

MSCI
Bear Case

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

  • MSCI Inc. recently missed analyst expectations for earnings per share in its latest report, posting $4.94 against a consensus estimate of $4.99, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet high growth targets in the near term.
  • The stock is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.11, which is relatively high and suggests that the market is pricing in significant future growth, leaving little room for error if economic conditions or revenue growth slow down.
  • Recent market sentiment has been cautious, with Asian equities and MSCI's Asia-Pacific gauge declining amid a more hawkish interest-rate outlook, which could weigh on the valuation of financial-data businesses like MSCI Inc. despite its recurring revenue model.
  • Short interest in the stock has fluctuated, with shares shorted reaching 1,071,360 in the most recent reporting period, indicating that some investors are betting against the stock's price performance, which can create volatility.
  • Some institutional investors have reduced their positions, such as Wellington Management Group LLP, which decreased its holdings by 48,060 shares in the second quarter, suggesting that not all large investors are currently adding to their exposure in MSCI Inc.

MSCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for MSCI is $709.50, with a high forecast of $760.00 and a low forecast of $615.00.

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MSCI in the last year. There are currently 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" MSCI shares.

According to analysts, MSCI's stock has a predicted upside of 23.98% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, MSCI's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like MSCI more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for MSCI is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how MSCI compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for MSCI analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 7/30/2026.
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