MCO
NYSE · Financial Services
Moody'S Corp
$428.46
-12.61 (-2.86%)
Performance
1D
—
1W
—
1M
—
3M
-17.61%
6M
-10.13%
1Y
-10.22%
YTD
-14.13%
Open$436.77
Previous Close$441.07
Day High$436.77
Day Low$426.49
52W High$546.88
52W Low$378.71
Volume—
Avg Volume1.63M
Market Cap83.64B
P/E Ratio34.01
EPS$13.67
SectorFinancial Services
Technical Indicators
Full analysis →
SMA 50
$496.90
Below
SMA 200
$492.67
Below
RSI (14)
28.4
Oversold
Trend
Golden Cross
Bullish
Analyst Ratings
Buy
29 analysts
Price Target
-60.8% upside
Current
$428.46
$428.46
Target
$168.01
$168.01
$127.16
$168.01 avg
$245.48
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 7.60B | 6.78B | 13.68B |
| Net Income | 2.42B | 1.94B | 3.38B |
| Profit Margin | 31.9% | 30.3% | 24.7% |
| EBITDA | 3.72B | 3.15B | 6.63B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 4.36B |
| Rev Growth | +12.2% | +12.2% | +7.1% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.73 | 1.73 | 0.24 |
Dividend
Dividend Yield0.88%
Annual Dividend$3.92
Payout Ratio28.5%
Frequencyquarterly
Ex-DividendApr 23, 2026
Pay DateMay 7, 2026
Recent Insider Activity
All Insiders →| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5 | West Michael L | Sale | 8,759 | $473.72 | $4.15M |
| Mar 5 | Heuland Noemie Clemence | Sale | 4,086 | $465.87 | $1.90M |
| Mar 5 | Phillips Jason D | Sale | 2,098 | $472.61 | $991.5K |
| Mar 4 | Fauber Robert | Sale | 75,789 | $456.71 | $34.61M |
| Mar 4 | Steele Richard G | Sale | 2,459 | $456.71 | $1.12M |
About Moody'S Corp
Moody's Corporation is a global integrated risk assessment firm headquartered in New York City, New York. The company operates through two primary divisions: Moody's Investors Service, which provides credit ratings, research, and risk analysis on debt instruments and securities, and Moody's Analytics, which offers financial intelligence and analytical tools including risk management software, economic research, and data services. Moody's credit ratings are widely used by investors, issuers, and intermediaries in the global capital markets. The company serves customers in more than one hundred countries across financial institutions, corporations, and government entities.
Financial Services Peers
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change | P/E | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRK.B | Berkshire Hathaway Inc | $479.33 | -0.14% | 15.9 | 1.07T |
| V | Visa Inc | $303.76 | -0.22% | 29.0 | 603.38B |
| MA | Mastercard Inc | $498.93 | -0.29% | 30.8 | 461.31B |
| MS | Morgan Stanley | $165.87 | +0.94% | 16.4 | 275.98B |
| GS | Goldman Sachs Group | $835.72 | +0.54% | 16.0 | 274.87B |
| AXP | American Express Co | $302.00 | +0.03% | 21.6 | 233.63B |
MCO Frequently Asked Questions
What does Moody'S Corp do?
Moody's operates two distinct businesses under one roof. Its ratings division — the original franchise — charges borrowers to rate their debt, a model where issuers pay for a rating that investors then use for free. That creates an unusual but durable revenue dynamic. The faster-growing Moody's Analytics division sells risk management software, economic data, and financial models to banks, insurers, and corporate finance teams. As regulatory complexity has grown globally, demand for risk quantification tools has expanded significantly.
Is MCO stock a good investment?
Moody's benefits from one of the widest moats in financial services — a rating from Moody's or its closest competitor carries regulatory weight in most global markets, meaning the market is effectively structured around two incumbents. Debt issuance volumes drive ratings revenue, which makes the business cyclical during rate spikes that suppress bond market activity. Moody's Analytics provides some offset through subscription revenue. The stock trades at a premium consistent with its pricing power, high margins, and limited capital requirements.
Who are Moody'S Corp's main competitors?
S&P Global is Moody's direct peer and primary competitor in credit ratings, together forming a near-duopoly in bond ratings globally. Fitch Ratings is the third recognized major rating agency but holds a smaller market share. In the analytics and risk data segment, MSCI, Verisk Analytics, and FactSet compete for institutional risk management and data subscriptions that overlap with Moody's Analytics offerings.
Does Moody'S Corp pay dividends?
Moody's has grown its dividend consistently for more than a decade, funded by the company's remarkably high margins and capital-light business model. The yield typically runs around 0.8–1%, which is modest in absolute terms but reflects a stock that has compounded strongly over time. Buybacks have historically been the company's preferred method of returning excess capital, significantly reducing the share count over the past decade alongside dividend growth.
What is the current share price of MCO?
MCO last closed at $428.46, down 2.86% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $378.71 and a high of $546.88. The current price represents 30% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
Is MCO rated a buy or sell by analysts?
Among 29 analysts covering MCO, the consensus rating is Buy — 18 rate it a buy, 11 hold, and 0 sell. The average price target sits at $168.01, implying 61% downside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
What are Moody'S Corp's earnings?
Moody'S Corp generated $7.60B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $2.42B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 31.9% is strong by most industry standards.
How is MCO valued compared to earnings?
MCO trades at a P/E ratio of 34.01 on trailing earnings of $13.67 per share. That's above the S&P 500 historical average, suggesting the market expects above-average earnings growth ahead. Comparing this multiple against Financial Services sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
What is MCO's return over the past year?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: -17.61% (3M), -10.13% (6M), -10.22% (1Y), -14.13% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether MCO is outperforming or lagging the broader market.