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Robert Fauber, President and CEO of MOODYS CORP (NYSE:MCO), sold 415 shares of common stock on August 15, 2025, at a price of $521.45, totaling approximately $216,401. The transaction occurred near Moody’s 52-week high of $531.93, with the company currently valued at $91.38 billion and trading at a P/E ratio of 43.21.
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 $27459. These transactions were related to employee stock options. According to InvestingPro, Moody’s maintains strong financial health and has consistently paid dividends for 28 consecutive years.
Following these transactions, Fauber directly owns 61,617.984 shares of Moody’s. For deeper insights into MCO’s valuation and financial metrics, check out the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Moody’s Corporation reported its second-quarter 2025 financial results, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company achieved an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.56, exceeding the forecast of $3.38. Revenue also outperformed predictions, reaching $1.9 billion compared to the anticipated $1.85 billion. Despite these positive earnings and revenue results, Moody’s stock experienced a decline in premarket trading. Additionally, BMO Capital raised its price target for Moody’s to $534 from $509, citing improved issuance activity and a favorable mix of Investment Grade ratings. However, Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James reiterated its Underperform rating on Moody’s, maintaining a cautious stance despite a generally healthy quarter for issuance in the credit markets. These developments reflect ongoing evaluations of Moody’s performance amid broader market conditions.
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