Moody's
About: Moody's, along with S&P Ratings, is a leading provider of credit ratings on fixed-income securities. The ratings segment, Moody's Investors Service, includes corporates, structured finance, financial institutions, and public finance ratings. MIS represents a majority of the firm's profit and about half of the firm's revenue. The other segment, Moody's Analytics, consists of decision solutions, research and insights, and data and information.
Employees: 4,800
0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
28% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 521 | Existing positions reduced: 407
28% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 129 | Existing positions closed: 101
0.35% more ownership
Funds ownership: 90.27% [Q4 2024] → 90.61% (+0.35%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,277 [Q4 2024] → 1,277 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 50 [Q4 2024] → 50 (+0) [Q1 2025]
2% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $77.4B [Q4 2024] → $75.8B (-$1.57B) [Q1 2025]
10% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $117M | Put options by funds: $130M
Research analyst outlook
8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$456
3%
downside
Avg. target
$514
9%
upside
High target
$572
21%
upside
8 analyst ratings
6 positive
75%
2 neutral
25%
0 negative
0%
Oppenheimer Owen Lau | 11%upside $523 | Outperform Maintained | 5 Jun 2025 |
RBC Capital Ashish Sabadra | 17%upside $550 | Outperform Reiterated | 4 Jun 2025 |
Stifel Shlomo Rosenbaum | 1%downside $468 | Hold Maintained | 23 Apr 2025 |
BMO Capital Jeffrey Silber | 3%downside $456 | Market Perform Maintained | 23 Apr 2025 |
Baird Jeffrey Meuler | 11%upside $525 | Outperform Maintained | 23 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 12 articles about MCO published over the past 30 days
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
Warren Buffett plans to step down as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -0.52%) (BRK.B -0.77%) by the end of this year, and many people are wondering if his successor, Greg Abel, will be able to maintain the legendary investor's track record as the top manager of the conglomerate's stock portfolio.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
VIRT or MCO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector have probably already heard of Virtu Financial (VIRT) and Moody's (MCO). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
3 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years
The best way to build your wealth is to park your money in solid growth stocks and hold them over the long term. By doing so, you enjoy steady capital appreciation as these promising stocks churn out higher profits and free cash flows.
Negative
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Could This Be a Sign Warren Buffett May Be Unloading 1 of His Biggest Stock Holdings?
Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -1.17%) (BRK.B -1.35%), invests in many top blue chip stocks. They are mainly centered around financial services, consumer goods, and oil and gas.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Moody's Corporation to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28, 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today that Rob Fauber, President and Chief Executive Officer, will speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The presentation will begin at approximately 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will be webcast live. The webcast will be accessible at Moody's Investor Relations website, ir.moodys.com. This event is conducted in compliance with Regulation FD. Senior management may use this content duri.
Negative
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Moody's Just Downgraded the United States' Pristine Credit Rating -- Here's What History Says Happens Next for Stocks
There's never a dull moment on Wall Street. Earlier this year, the bulls could do no wrong, with the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.67%) climbing to an all-time record high.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Moody's: Market Recovery Not Reflected In The Guidance Cut
Moody's delivered strong Q1 results, but shares lagged after a guidance cut due to macro uncertainty and weaker issuance outlook. Credit spreads have narrowed, and market sentiment has improved since Moody's guidance, suggesting results could beat current expectations. The valuation is in line with historical averages, and I see 2025 estimates as beatable, making this a solid entry point for long-term investors.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Top Big Data Stocks to Bet on to Ride the Analytics Revolution
BLKB, CFLT and CME are revolutionizing Big Data with AI-powered tools, transforming industries from finance to social media.
Negative
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
The U.S. Government's Credit Rating Just Got Downgraded for the Third Time Since 2011. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next.
In a Friday night surprise, Moody's (MCO -2.92%) downgraded the credit rating of the United States government one notch from "Aaa," its highest rating, to "Aa1." Moody's has 21 grades in its ratings scale.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
US Stocks Brush Off Moody's, Echo Past Tech Booms
On Wall Street, just like in poker, observing the subtle tells can be incredibly insightful. The market's resilient reaction to the Moody's downgrade, coupled with the historical precedent of the late 1990s, signals a bullish market ahead.
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