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Moody’s ( (MCO) ) has provided an update.
Moody’s Corporation reported record first-quarter 2026 results on April 22, with revenue rising 8% year-on-year to $2.1 billion and adjusted operating margin expanding to 53.2%. Diluted EPS grew 8%, adjusted EPS climbed 13%, and free cash flow jumped 26%, underpinned by strong issuance-driven performance at Moody’s Investors Service and continued subscription-led growth at Moody’s Analytics.
The group stepped up shareholder returns, deploying $1.7 billion on buybacks and dividends in the quarter and lifting its full-year 2026 repurchase target to about $2.5 billion, while reaffirming guidance for high-single-digit revenue growth and adjusted EPS of $16.40-$17.00. Moody’s also highlighted accelerating demand tied to AI-enabled decision tools and announced leadership changes, naming Christina Kosmowski as CEO of Moody’s Analytics effective June 2026.
The most recent analyst rating on (MCO) stock is a Buy with a $530.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Moody’s stock, see the MCO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on MCO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MCO is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by strong fundamentals and cash generation plus constructive 2026 guidance (revenue, margin, EPS and FCF growth). Offsetting factors are balance-sheet leverage, a demanding valuation (high P/E and low yield), and a mixed technical picture with longer-term moving averages still overhead and MACD negative.
To see Spark’s full report on MCO stock, click here.
More about Moody’s
Moody’s Corporation is a global provider of credit ratings, research, and risk assessment tools for financial markets through Moody’s Investors Service, and data, analytics, and decision solutions through Moody’s Analytics. The company serves banks, insurers, corporates, and other market participants that rely on its decision-grade intelligence in high‑stakes, regulated environments.
Average Trading Volume: 1,424,201
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $81.54B
For a thorough assessment of MCO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.