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Robert Fauber, President and CEO of MOODYS CORP/DE/ (NYSE:MCO), a $90 billion market cap company with strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis, sold 415 shares of common stock at a price of $503.40 on July 15, 2025, for a total value of $208,911. The company maintains an impressive 72.75% gross profit margin and has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years.
On the same day, Fauber also exercised options to acquire a total of 281 shares of Moody’s common stock, with prices ranging from $80.81 to $113.34, for a total value of $27,459. These transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on July 30, 2024. Investors tracking this development should note that Moody’s is scheduled to report its next earnings on July 23, 2025. For comprehensive insider trading analysis and more exclusive insights, access the full Moody’s Pro Research Report on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Moody’s Corporation has completed the acquisition of ICR Chile, a domestic credit rating provider. This follows Moody’s 2019 acquisition of a minority stake in ICR, and the financial terms of this full acquisition were not disclosed. ICR will continue to operate with its own methodologies while integrating into Moody’s Local in Latin America. Meanwhile, RBC Capital Markets has maintained an Outperform rating on Moody’s, with a price target of $550, citing resilience amid economic challenges and growth opportunities in various sectors. Conversely, BMO Capital Markets has reduced its price target to $456, maintaining a Market Perform rating, following Moody’s earnings report and revised 2025 issuance guidance. Oppenheimer also adjusted its price target to $489, despite a robust earnings report, due to concerns over lower GDP growth and other economic factors. Stifel, on the other hand, has cut its price target to $468, attributing the change to market volatility and a downturn in issuance activity. These developments reflect a range of analyst perspectives on Moody’s current financial outlook and strategic direction.
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