Moodys Corporation (MCO)

NYSE
Currency in USD
522.84
-4.64(-0.88%)
Closed
Pre Market
523.00+0.16(+0.03%)
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Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years
Trading near 52-week High
Fair Value
Day's Range
522.35531.93
52 wk Range
360.05531.93
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
522.84
Open
530.08
Day's Range
522.35-531.93
52 wk Range
360.05-531.93
Volume
779.89K
Average Volume (3m)
652.15K
1-Year Change
41.02%
Book Value / Share
19.67
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Price Target
534.80
Upside
+2.29%
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Moody’s Company Profile

Moody's Corporation operates as an integrated risk assessment firm worldwide. It operates in two segments, Moody’s Analytics and Moody’s Investors Services. The Moody’s Analytics segment develops a range of products and services that support the risk management activities of institutional participants in financial markets. It also offers credit research, credit models and analytics, economics data and models, and structured finance solutions; data sets on companies and securities; and SaaS solutions supporting banking, insurance, and know your customer workflows. The Moody’s Investors Service segment publishes credit ratings and provides assessment services on various debt obligations, programs and facilities, and entities that issue such obligations, such as various corporate, financial institution, and governmental obligations, as well as structured finance securities. The company was formerly known as Dun and Bradstreet Company and changed its name to Moody's Corporation in September 2000. Moody's Corporation was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Moodys Corporation SWOT Analysis


Issuance Dynamics
Moody's navigates evolving debt issuance trends, with MIS segment driving growth and anticipating a multi-year recovery cycle starting 2025
Analytics Expansion
Explore Moody's strategies to accelerate MA segment growth, leveraging GenAI and expanding into KYC and insurance risk management solutions
Financial Resilience
Delve into Moody's robust financial health, with a market cap of $88.63B, strong revenue growth, and analyst projections of continued EPS increases
Market Valuation
Analysts set price targets ranging from $455 to $570, reflecting diverse views on Moody's growth potential and market positioning
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Moodys Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2024

  • Q3 revenue up 23% to $1.8B, adjusted EPS rose 32%; ratings business saw 41% growth with record $85B investment-grade issuance
  • Full-year ratings revenue growth guidance raised to mid-30s%; adjusted operating margin expected at 59-60%, free cash flow ~$2.3B
  • Adjusted diluted EPS guidance increased to $11.90-$12.10, up 21% YoY; Q4 issuance expected to decline mid-single digits vs. previous year
  • Company plans to capitalize on private credit and sustainable finance trends; RMS integration to strengthen insurance solutions position
  • Optimistic about 2025 issuance conditions; potential headwinds from macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical events noted
Last Updated: 23-10-2024, 12:04 am
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
45.8x51.9x8.9x
PEG Ratio
1.58−0.020.03
Price/Book
26.4x8.7x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
13.3x5.5x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
5.4%20.5%12.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
9 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
22 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 534.80
(+2.29% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 11.32
Dividend Yield
0.72%
Industry Median 0.91%
Annualised payout
3.76
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+11.20%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 13, 2025
EPS / Forecast
2.62 / 2.30
Revenue / Forecast
1.67B / 1.59B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

FAQ

What Is the Moody’s (MCO) Stock Price Today?

The Moody’s stock price today is 522.84.

What Stock Exchange Does Moody’s Trade On?

Moody’s is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Moody’s?

The stock symbol for Moody’s is "MCO."

Does Moody’s Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Moody’s dividend yield is 0.72%.

What Is the Moody’s Market Cap?

As of today, Moody’s market cap is 94.27B.

What is Moody’s Earnings Per Share?

The Moody’s EPS is 11.32.

What Is the Next Moody’s Earnings Date?

Moody’s will release its next earnings report on 30 Apr 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MCO a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
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