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Moodys Corporation (MCO)

NYSE
Currency in USD
491.16
-7.04(-1.41%)
Closed
After Hours
496.83+5.67(+1.15%)
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Has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years
Fair Value
Day's Range
489.45495.67
52 wk Range
360.05503.95
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
498.2
Open
496
Day's Range
489.45-495.67
52 wk Range
360.05-503.95
Volume
459.5K
Average Volume (3m)
744.5K
1-Year Change
32.51%
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Price Target
497.85
Upside
+1.36%
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Moodys Corporation 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


Record Revenues
Moody's reports strong financial results with record third-quarter revenue, driven by robust growth in its Investors Service segment
Issuance Outlook
Explore the debate surrounding issuance trends and their potential impact on Moody's future growth, with analysts projecting flat issuance for 2024 but growth in 2025
Segment Performance
Delve into the contrasting performances of Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics segments, including challenges and growth prospects
Strategic Initiatives
Learn about Moody's M&A efforts and technological advancements in areas such as risk modeling, KYC protocols, and generative AI to enhance service offerings
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Moodys Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • 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: 22/10/2024, 19:32
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MCO
Peers
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P/E Ratio
44.5x77.4x8.7x
PEG Ratio
1.36−1.580.03
Price/Book
22.8x9.2x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
12.9x5.9x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
0.2%−0.4%10.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analysts' Recommendations

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 497.85

(+1.36% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 10.99
Dividend Yield
0.68%
Industry Median 0.92%
Annualised payout
3.4000
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+11.34%
Growth Streak

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FAQ

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

The Moody’s (MCO) premarket price is . Premarket price change units: . Premarket percentage change: . Premarket volume: . Current date: 05 Dec 2024. Previous close: 498.20

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."

What Is the Moody’s (MCO) Afterhours Price Today? (Afterhours variable test: ) Current Date: 05 Dec 2024

After hours price: . After hours price change (units): . Price change percentage:

What Is the Moody’s Market Cap?

As of today, Moody’s market cap is 89.11B.

What is Moody’s Earnings Per Share?

The Moody’s EPS is 10.99.

What Is the Next Moody’s Earnings Date?

Moody’s will release its next earnings report on 12 Feb 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.

What Is Moody’s (MCO) Price Target According to Analysts?

Based on analysts, the average 12-month price target for Moody’s is , with a high estimate of and a low estimate of . analysts recommend buying the stock, while suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of . The stock has an upside potential of %.

What Is Moody’s (MCO) Price Target According to Analysts?

Based on analysts, the average 12-month price target for Moody’s is , with a high estimate of and a low estimate of . analysts recommend buying the stock, while suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of . The stock has an upside potential of %.
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