Moody's Corporation

Informe acción NYSE:MCO

Capitalización de mercado: US$89.2b

Moody's Dividendos y recompras

Dividendo controles de criterios 4/6

Moody's es una empresa que paga dividendos con una rentabilidad actual de 0.81% que está bien cubierta por los beneficios.

Información clave

0.8%

Rentabilidad por dividendo

3.1%

Rendimiento de la recompra

Rendimiento total para el accionista3.9%
Rendimiento futuro de los dividendos1.0%
Crecimiento de los dividendos10.4%
Próxima fecha de pago de dividendosn/a
Fecha ex dividendon/a
Dividendo por acciónn/a
Ratio de pago28%

Últimas actualizaciones de dividendos y recompras

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Jul 16

Moody's Earnings Preview: Valuation Once Again Limits The Upside

Summary Moody's Corporation (MCO) is a high-quality business with strong growth prospects, but after a recent 15% rally, I now rate it 'Hold' due to valuation concerns. MCO delivered solid Q1/26 results: 8.1% revenue growth, 7.8% EPS growth, and 25.6% free cash flow growth, with both Analytics and Investor Services segments performing well. Management guides for high-single-digit revenue growth and 9–14% EPS growth in 2026, supported by $5 trillion in upcoming debt refinancing and robust M&A activity. Despite a wide moat and double-digit growth potential, MCO trades at 35.6x earnings and appears slightly overvalued, warranting a more cautious stance ahead of Q2 earnings. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Actualización de narrativa Jun 22

MCO: Proprietary Ratings Data And AI Partnerships Will Support Durable Upside

The analyst price target for Moody's edges higher to $536.50 from $536.00, with analysts pointing to the resilience of the company's proprietary ratings and risk datasets in an AI driven information services market as the key support for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on Moody's centers on how its ratings and risk datasets might hold up as AI reshapes information services, with analysts splitting their focus between the durability of the business model and the price being paid for that resilience.
Artículo de análisis Jun 19

Moody's (MCO) Stock Could Be 4.8% Undervalued After Its AI Skills Launch

Moody's (MCO) is drawing fresh attention after launching its first suite of AI skills and extending its connected intelligence into Amazon Quick, moves that plug the company’s data and frameworks directly into major cloud platforms. See our latest analysis for Moody's. The recent AI skills launch and the Amazon Quick integration come as Moody's trades at US$450.67, with the share price up 3.7% over 30 days but down 9.7% year to date, while the 3-year total shareholder return of 37.5%...
Actualización de narrativa Jun 02

MCO: Dual Engine Model And AI Integration Will Support Durable Upside

Moody's updated analyst price target edges up by $1 to $536, as analysts factor in a slightly higher assumed P/E multiple alongside relatively stable revenue growth, profit margin and discount rate inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Moody's shows a mix of optimism and caution around valuation and execution, with several firms adjusting price targets both higher and lower by wide dollar ranges.
Nueva narrativa May 22

Moody's future looks bright with a 31.18x PE growth in the next 5 years

Moody’s is not just a credit rating agency — it is one of the foundational infrastructure providers of the global financial system. Every year, governments, corporations, banks, and structured finance issuers collectively raise trillions of dollars in debt, and most of that debt requires a Moody’s rating to access institutional capital markets.
Actualización de narrativa May 01

MCO: AI Data Moats And Q4 Execution Will Support Durable Upside

Analysts have trimmed Moody's fair value estimate by $2.85 to $535.00. This reflects slightly lower modeled revenue growth, a modestly higher discount rate, and a reduced future P/E multiple, partly offset by a small uplift to long-term profit margin assumptions, in line with recent mixed shifts in Street price targets.
Nueva narrativa Apr 20

MCO 04-2026

Moody's Corporation is a regulatory-moated oligopoly wrapped in a compounding software business. The MIS ratings franchise holds the most durable structural position in financial services: NRSRO designation is a legal prerequisite for capital adequacy calculations in virtually every major financial market globally, the duopoly with S&P has been unbroken for over four decades, and the proprietary century-old default database cannot be replicated at any cost.
Actualización de narrativa Apr 15

MCO: AI Productivity And Data Moats Will Sustain Ratings Strength Into 2026

Moody's updated Analyst Price Target moves lower by about $38 to $537.85, as analysts temper assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, while still highlighting solid recent results and competitive strengths in ratings and data. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed but generally constructive tone around Moody's, with most firms trimming price targets while still recognizing strengths in its ratings and data businesses.
Actualización de narrativa Feb 09

MCO: Issuance And Private Credit Demand Will Drive Rating Strength Into 2026

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Moody's has been adjusted to reflect a mix of lower and higher Street targets, including cuts such as the recent reduction at Goldman Sachs and increases from firms citing stronger issuance trends, a favorable environment for Moody's Investors Service, and a more constructive outlook for rating agencies into 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Moody's reflects a mix of optimism around issuance trends and earnings potential, alongside some restraint on valuation and expectations.
Actualización de narrativa Jan 25

MCO: Fair Outlook Sees Issuance Strength Balancing Private Credit Ratings Uncertainty

The analyst price target for Moody's has been raised from US$561.68 to US$575.53, as analysts point to solid recent issuance trends, a more favorable earnings outlook for the Moody's Investors Service segment, and sustained interest in the stock from multiple research houses. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Moody's reflects a generally positive tone, with several firms lifting price targets and one upgrade in rating, all tied closely to issuance trends and expectations for the Moody's Investors Service segment.
Actualización de narrativa Jan 10

MCO: Fair Outlook Balances Issuance Strength With Data And Analytics Uncertainty

The analyst price target for Moody's has been raised from about US$545.50 to roughly US$561.68, with analysts pointing to stronger assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly lower discount rate. This is supported by recent research that highlights a constructive outlook for rating agencies, improving issuance trends and Moody's expanding role in data and analytics.
Actualización de narrativa Sep 21

Private Credit Evolution And AI Integration Will Shape Market Success

Moody's saw only marginal improvements in both revenue growth and net profit margin forecasts, resulting in the consensus analyst price target rising slightly from $543.40 to $545.50. What's in the News Moody's launched Agentic Solutions, an AI-powered product suite automating and optimizing complex decision-making workflows for regulated industries, enhancing productivity, transparency, and workflow efficiency across finance, risk, and strategy.
Artículo de análisis Jul 26

The Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) Second-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

As you might know, Moody's Corporation ( NYSE:MCO ) just kicked off its latest quarterly results with some very strong...
Seeking Alpha Apr 24

Moody's: Q1, Analytics Strength Offsets Weaker Debt Issuance Outlook (Rating Upgrade)

Summary Moody's Corporation reported strong Q1 2025 earnings, with revenue and EPS exceeding expectations, driven by robust performance in ratings. Despite trimming FY 2025 guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainties, Moody's valuation has become more attractive at a price-to-cash flow of 31.2x. Risks include potential declines in credit issuances and slower up-sells from new AI products, but Moody's strong market position and recurrent revenue provide resilience. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 28

Moody's: A Long Term Compounder At A Hefty Price

Summary Moody's, a pioneer in bond credit ratings, has grown into a financial services giant with two main segments: Moody's Investors Service (MIS) and Moody's Analytics (MA). MIS, generating $3.8 billion in 2024, provides essential credit ratings that influence companies' borrowing costs, while MA offers SaaS-based decision solutions, contributing $3.3 billion. Moody's boasts strong financials with $7.1 billion in 2024 revenue, 20% growth, and high margins, driven by its competitive edge in the credit rating market. Despite a higher valuation than historical averages, Moody's shares offer potential returns of 4.7%-9.8% annually over the next five years, depending on EBITDA growth and multiples. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 08

Moody's Q4: Expect A Beat And Raise

Summary Moody's Corporation (MCO) has a robust business model, and over 100 years of industry presence, making it a reliable investment even in volatile markets. MCO has a 5-year total return of 96.1%, stellar Q3 '24 results with revenue up 23% and earnings up 39%, and raised its Q4 guidance. Risks are primarily macroeconomic, such as potential market volatility due to changes in government policies, but long-term prospects remain strong. I rate MCO a Buy for long-term, capital appreciation-focused investors due to its consistent dividend growth and strong financial performance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 29

Moody's And The Stargate Project: A Potential Catalyst No One Is Talking About

Summary Moody's Corporation is widely known for its unbeatable moat that has made it one of Warren Buffett's long-term picks. The most recent data on global debt suggest that Moody's will report a strong Q4 and that 2025 will be a favorable year. The Stargate Project and the AI wars could constitute yet another (hidden) catalyst for Moody's. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Dec 06

Moody's: Overvalued But Still A Hold

Summary Moody's has had a strong year-to-date return of 30%, but its current valuation at a 37.2 P/E ratio suggests it is overvalued. Moody's operates through two main segments: Moody's Investor Services and Moody's Analytics, both critical to the financial sector. Despite Moody's impressive growth, S&P Global offers better value with a lower P/E ratio and faster cash flow growth, making it a more attractive investment. I will hold my Moody's shares long-term due to its high-quality business, despite expecting lower short-term returns. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 23

Moody's Q3 Earnings: Emerging Benefactors And Solid Baseline Results

Summary Moody's Corporation's Q3 earnings report showed impressive line items and guidance. Segmental growth remains robust, and profit margins are comprehensive. Normalization in M&A, expansion in private debt, and entry into catastrophe insurance analytics offerings add optimism. Inflated valuation multiples are likely justified by compelling growth figures. Risks include market pessimism post-earnings, potential mean reversion of high multiples, and uncertainty in M&A deal flow recovery. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 25

Moody's: Fundamentals Are Better Than Expected, But Valuation Is Still High

Summary I maintain a hold rating for Moody’s stock due to concerns about its premium valuation relative to S&P Global Inc. Recent positive developments in MCO’s MIS segment and potential growth in the MA segment have improved my outlook but don't justify the premium. MCO’s GenAI products show promising growth potential, with significant increases in usage and cross-selling capabilities, enhancing long-term earnings prospects. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Aug 28

Moody's: Capitalize On The Upcoming Global Easing Cycle

Summary Moody's is a high-quality compounder with a deep economic moat and strong cash flow, delivering a 19% annualized return over the past decade. The Fed's rate cut cycle is expected to boost global bond issuances, benefiting MCO's MIS segment, which saw strong earnings from narrowing credit spreads and lower treasury yields. Despite conservative guidance due to election-related uncertainty, MCO's historical performance and the initiation of a global monetary easing cycle suggest a promising outlook for 2025. Key risks include potential delays in the Fed's rate cuts and underperformance in the MA segment, but MCO's robust business model mitigates permanent capital loss risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Aug 15

Moody's Corporation: Great Business But Currently Very Expensive

Summary Moody's is a global credit ratings agency assisting organizations in managing risk in fixed income investments. It operates in two segments: Moody's Analytics and Moody's Investors Service. Moody's has been growing through strategic acquisitions internationally, more than doubling revenues and incomes every decade, and has an asset-light business model. Moody's is currently very richly valued by the market; some of the highest valuations since 2000 by P/E and operating cash flow yield metrics. Now is not a good time to start a long position; rather it may be a good time to sell Moody's shares to take some profits. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Estabilidad y crecimiento de los pagos

Obteniendo datos sobre dividendos

Dividendo estable: Los dividendos por acción de MCO se han mantenido estables en los últimos 10 años.

Dividendo creciente: El pago de dividendos de MCO ha aumentado en los últimos 10 años.


Rentabilidad por dividendo vs. Mercado

Rentabilidad por dividendo de Moody's vs. Mercado
¿Cómo se compara la rentabilidad por dividendo de MCO con la del mercado?
SegmentoRentabilidad por dividendo
Empresa (MCO)0.8%
Suelo de mercado 25% (US)1.3%
Techo de mercado 25% (US)4.1%
Media de la industria (Capital Markets)2.0%
Analista de previsiones (MCO) (hasta 3 años)1.0%

Dividendo destacado: El dividendo de MCO(0.81%) no es notable en comparación con el 25% inferior de pagadores de dividendos del mercado US (1.34%).

Alto dividendo: El (0.81%) del dividendo de MCO es bajo en comparación con el 25% de los principales pagadores de dividendos del mercado US (4.08%).


Pago de beneficios a los accionistas

Cobertura de los beneficios: Con su razonablemente bajo ratio de pago (27.5%), los pagos de dividendos de MCO están bien cubiertos por los beneficios.


Pago en efectivo a los accionistas

Cobertura de flujo de caja: Con su razonablemente bajo ratio de pago en efectivo (26.2%), los pagos de dividendos de MCO están bien cubiertos por los flujos de caja.


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Análisis de la empresa y estado de los datos financieros

DatosÚltima actualización (huso horario UTC)
Análisis de la empresa2026/07/19 17:17
Precio de las acciones al final del día2026/07/17 00:00
Beneficios2026/03/31
Ingresos anuales2025/12/31

Fuentes de datos

Los datos utilizados en nuestro análisis de empresas proceden de S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Los siguientes datos se utilizan en nuestro modelo de análisis para generar este informe. Los datos están normalizados, lo que puede introducir un retraso desde que la fuente está disponible.

PaqueteDatosMarco temporalEjemplo Fuente EE.UU. *
Finanzas de la empresa10 años
  • Cuenta de resultados
  • Estado de tesorería
  • Balance
Estimaciones del consenso de analistas+3 años
  • Previsiones financieras
  • Objetivos de precios de los analistas
Precios de mercado30 años
  • Precios de las acciones
  • Dividendos, escisiones y acciones
Propiedad10 años
  • Accionistas principales
  • Información privilegiada
Gestión10 años
  • Equipo directivo
  • Consejo de Administración
Principales avances10 años
  • Anuncios de empresas

* Ejemplo para valores de EE.UU., para no EE.UU. se utilizan formularios y fuentes normativas equivalentes.

A menos que se especifique lo contrario, todos los datos financieros se basan en un periodo anual, pero se actualizan trimestralmente. Esto se conoce como datos de los últimos doce meses (TTM) o de los últimos doce meses (LTM). Más información.

Modelo de análisis y copo de nieve

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Métricas industriales y sectoriales

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Fuentes analistas

Moody's Corporation está cubierta por 32 analistas. 22 de esos analistas presentaron las estimaciones de ingresos o ganancias utilizadas como datos para nuestro informe. Las estimaciones de los analistas se actualizan a lo largo del día.

AnalistaInstitución
John EadeArgus Research Company
Jeffrey MeulerBaird
Manav PatnaikBarclays