Ticker: MCO

Moody's

Finance Financials Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
Price 467.36
Reco Hold Potential 63 Risk 48 Updated 2026-09-10

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Description

Company and Business Model

Moody's Corporation provides financial services, primarily through its credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. The company operates in two main segments: Moody's Investors Service, which offers credit ratings and research, and Moody's Analytics, which provides software and analytical tools for risk management and financial analysis. Major revenue sources include fees from credit ratings and subscriptions for analytics services.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Moody's is more aligned with value investors due to its stable revenue generation and established market position. The stock offers a modest dividend yield, appealing to those seeking income. However, recent revenue declines and elevated risk factors suggest caution for growth-oriented investors.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-07
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
15.81
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
5.1%
EPS surprise
9.9%
20d volatility
1.5%
Dividend yield
0.8%
last ex-date
2026-08-14
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-09-10 Buy Hold Mixed performance; cautious outlook amid market volatility.
2026-07-11 Hold Buy Solid fundamentals, but mixed momentum signals persist.
2026-07-09 Buy Hold Mixed performance; cautious outlook amid market volatility.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-07-27 Mizuho Securities Target Raised 521 → 530 488.89
2026-07-23 UBS Target Raised 490 → 505 473.95001
2026-07-23 Robert W. Baird Target Raised 557 → 572 477.81
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JPMorgan Chase Moody's

Economists Highlight Divergence Between Stock Market Gains and Sluggish U.S. Economic Growth

The stock market has experienced significant gains in the first half of 2026, while the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing growth, highlighting a disconnect that could confuse investors. This divergence raises concerns about the sustainability of economic health amid rising inflation and reliance on high-income households for consumer spending.