MSCI (MSCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$568.45 -6.79 (-1.18%)

Closing price 08/14/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$566.00 -2.45 (-0.43%)

As of 08/14/2026 07:57 PM Eastern

Compare

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

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

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
24.81% 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 24.81% from the current price of $568.45.

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.

Get the Latest News and Ratings for MSCI and Related Stocks

Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for MSCI and its competitors.

SMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy.

MSCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/16/25 to 8/16/26	1 Month Ago 7/17/25 to 7/17/26	3 Months Ago 5/18/25 to 5/18/26	1 Year Ago 8/16/24 to 8/16/25
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)	8 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 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	$713.50	$692.70	$654.73
Forecasted Upside	24.81% Upside	13.46% Upside	18.48% Upside	17.56% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

MSCI Stock vs. The Competition

Type	MSCI	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	3.08	2.27	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	24.81% Upside	28.06% Upside	11.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent MSCI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Rating

Upside/Downside

Action

Time Frame

Start Date

End Date

Show

Export

Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
7/30/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy (B) ➝ Buy (B-)
7/22/2026	Evercore 3 of 5 stars		Set Target		$722.00	+27.00%
7/22/2026	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Jason Haas 2 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Overweight	$700.00 ➝ $690.00	+23.15%
7/22/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alex Kramm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$615.00	+9.76%
7/21/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Toni Kaplan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$700.00	+24.93%
7/20/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alexander Hess Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$700.00 ➝ $742.00	+18.35%
7/17/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Surinder Thind Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$760.00	+19.45%
7/10/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Manav Patnaik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$700.00 ➝ $735.00	+22.04%
7/10/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Curtis Nagle Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$715.00 ➝ $730.00	+21.21%
7/8/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick O'Shaughnessy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Strong-Buy	$730.00 ➝ $760.00	+27.58%
Get the Latest News and Ratings for MSCI and Related Stocks Enter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for MSCI and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.
6/18/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$690.00	+15.68%
4/22/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ashish Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$655.00	+6.96%
1/29/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$715.00	+18.35%
4/23/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
12/18/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	George Tong Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$617.00 ➝ $723.00	+18.21%
12/12/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Wurtzel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Sunday at 07:25 PM ET.

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 Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these MSCI pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MSCI
Bull Case

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

MSCI Inc. has shown strong revenue growth, with a reported increase of over 12% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating robust demand for its investment decision support tools.
The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $2.05 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $8.20, providing a dividend yield of approximately 1.4%.
Analysts have a positive outlook on MSCI Inc., with a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average target price around $709.50, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
The current stock price is around $720, which positions it favorably within the market, especially given the recent upgrades in target prices from various analysts.
MSCI Inc. maintains a strong net margin of over 40%, indicating efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive for investors looking for financially sound companies.

MSCI
Bear Case

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

The company reported earnings per share of $4.94, which fell short of the consensus estimate of $4.99, raising concerns about its ability to meet market expectations.
MSCI Inc. has a negative return on equity of 55.19%, which may indicate challenges in generating profit from shareholders' equity, potentially deterring risk-averse investors.
Despite revenue growth, the company’s revenue of $867 million was below analyst expectations of $870.71 million, suggesting potential weaknesses in sales performance.
The payout ratio is currently at 44.86%, which, while manageable, indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact MSCI Inc.'s performance, as it operates in the financial services sector, which can be sensitive to broader economic conditions.

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 twelve months. 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 24.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, MSCI's stock had 4 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

MSCI has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Rothschild & Co Redburn, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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.

Stock Forecasts and Research Tools

Related Companies

Today's Analyst Ratings

Top-Rated Stocks

More Ratings Tools

Brokerages With MSCI Recommendations

This page (NYSE:MSCI) was last updated on 8/16/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

From Our Partners

Unlock superior investment research and tools.

Get MarketBeat All Access

In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies.
Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more.
Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter.

Sign In
Create Account

Your Email Address:

Your Password:

Forgot your password?

Your Email Address:

Choose a Password:

By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

MSCI (MSCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target