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MSCI (MSCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$556.15 -1.83 (-0.33%)
As of 05/9/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

MSCI - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
10

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for MSCI in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for MSCI.

Consensus Price Target

$645.36
16.04% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for MSCI, the average price target is $645.36. The highest price target for MSCI is $723.00, while the lowest price target for MSCI is $530.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.04% from the current price of $556.15.
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MSCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/11/24 to 5/11/25
1 Month Ago
4/11/24 to 4/11/25
3 Months Ago
2/11/24 to 2/10/25
1 Year Ago
5/12/23 to 5/11/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$645.36$646.58$649.23$569.53
Forecasted Upside16.04% Upside19.24% Upside11.26% Upside17.39% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

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 CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.77
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside16.04% Upside28.21% Upside16.98% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/23/2025Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
4/23/2025Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
David Motemeden
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$673.00 ➝ $631.00+13.57%
4/16/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Alexander Hess
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$680.00 ➝ $650.00+17.78%
4/16/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Ashish Sabadra
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$675.00 ➝ $675.00+21.55%
4/16/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Jason Haas
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$532.00 ➝ $530.00-4.26%
4/10/2025Bank of America
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Joshua Dennerlein
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$585.00+6.31%
4/4/2025Barclays
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Manav Patnaik
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$675.00 ➝ $650.00+23.21%
12/18/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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G. Tong
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$617.00 ➝ $723.00+18.21%
12/12/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$662.00 ➝ $695.00+9.17%
12/12/2024Wolfe Research
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S. Wurtzel
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform
10/30/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$695.00 ➝ $680.00+17.63%
10/9/2024Redburn Atlantic
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R. Quelch
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$680.00+13.93%
7/26/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$520.00 ➝ $600.00+11.08%
4/24/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$613.00 ➝ $569.00+27.55%
1/5/2024Raymond James
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
12/22/2023Edward Jones
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
9/14/2023Redburn Partners
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$554.00+3.50%
7/17/2023BNP Paribas
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$450.00-9.49%

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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 Sunday, May 4, 2025. 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.:

  • The current stock price is around $555.58, reflecting a strong market position and investor interest.
  • MSCI Inc. reported earnings per share of $4.00, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
  • Institutional investors own nearly 90% of MSCI Inc., suggesting strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's future growth.
  • The company has a high net margin of approximately 38.83%, showcasing its efficiency in converting revenue into profit.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a price target of $645.36, indicating potential for price appreciation.

MSCI
Bear Case

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

  • MSCI Inc. has a negative return on equity of 156.08%, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week high of $642.45 and a low of $468.43, indicating potential risks for investors.
  • Recent insider selling, including a COO selling 5,000 shares, could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 39.51 is relatively high, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Recent revenue figures were slightly below consensus estimates, which could indicate challenges in meeting growth expectations.

MSCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for MSCI is $645.36, with a high forecast of $723.00 and a low forecast of $530.00.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MSCI in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MSCI shares.

According to analysts, MSCI's stock has a predicted upside of 16.04% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

MSCI has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Oppenheimer, Royal Bank of Canada, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like MSCI more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for MSCI is 2.77 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how MSCI compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MSCI) was last updated on 5/11/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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