Moody's

MCO

Market cap $86.4B

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) will release its second quarter 2026 results before the start of NYSE trading on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. A copy of the earnings release and supplemental presentation slides will be posted on Moody's Investor Relations website, ir.moodys.com. Moody's Corporation invites you to participate in a teleconference with Rob Fauber President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Noémie Heuland, Chief Financial Officer, to discuss its second quarte.

Investors interested in stocks from the Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector have probably already heard of Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) and Moody's (MCO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced the release of its first set of AI skills – purpose-built, platform-agnostic instruction kits that encode Moody's analytical frameworks and connect AI agents to its decision-grade intelligence. Available across compatible AI platforms beginning with Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork, Moody's skills enable customers to execute complex analytical workflows through a single natural-language request, with outputs grounded in Mood.

Moody's Corporation is a dominant global credit ratings agency benefiting from oligopoly dynamics, high barriers to entry, and recurring revenues. MCO has delivered 17 consecutive years of dividend growth, a 10-year CAGR of 10.7%, and maintains a low 29.5% payout ratio, supporting future increases. CFRA forecasts 15% annual EPS growth over the next three years, driven by M&A, AI-driven financing, and robust market conditions, supporting a mid-teens total return outlook.

Moody's Corporation is well positioned to benefit from surging corporate debt issuance, with its MIS segment acting as a tollbooth for global credit ratings. MCO's Q1 revenue grew 8.1% year-over-year, driven by record investment-grade issuances and robust demand for AI-related financing from hyperscalers. The company maintains strong financial health (A- S&P rating), a 16-year dividend growth streak, and trades at a 7% discount to a $490 fair value estimate.

For most of their history, the two companies that dominate credit ratings have been valued as steady, single franchises. In early 2026 the split inside them came into view.

Moody's Corporation (MCO) Discusses Generative AI Strategy and Agentic Workflow Solutions for Enhanced Customer Insights Transcript

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) will host a Q&A session on June 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The session will be moderated by Andrew C. Steinerman, Managing Director and Equity Research Analyst at J.P. Morgan, and will feature Cristina Pieretti, General Manager and Head of Generative AI Solutions. The discussion will focus on Moody's Generative AI strategy, including partnerships and product innovation and initiatives, and how these efforts support the deli.

Moody's Corporation (MCO) Presents at Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference Transcript