The call highlighted strong financial performance and growth in key areas such as asset-based fees, private assets, and wealth management. However, challenges persist in real assets, sustainability, and active asset management segments, along with retention rate pressures in hedge funds.

Company Guidance

During the second quarter of 2025, MSCI Inc. reported strong financial performance with revenue growth exceeding 9%, adjusted EBITDA growth over 10%, and adjusted earnings per share growth of nearly 15%. The company generated more than $300 million in free cash flow and repurchased $286 million worth of shares. MSCI's asset-based fee (ABF) run rate grew by 17%, with total equity index ETF AUM surpassing $2 trillion for the first time, contributing to a total AUM of $6 trillion tracking MSCI indices. The company also experienced a 12% subscription run rate growth in hedge funds and asset owners, with a notable 17% growth in wealth managers. Additionally, MSCI's private capital solutions saw a 13% run rate growth, while its sustainability and climate segment achieved an 11% increase in subscription run rate. The firm maintained a steady retention rate with active asset managers at 96% and highlighted its strategic focus on the fast money segment and wealth management for future growth.

Strong Financial Performance

MSCI Inc. delivered revenue growth of over 9%, adjusted EBITDA growth of over 10%, adjusted earnings per share growth of almost 15%, and free cash flow of over $300 million for the second quarter of 2025.

Record AUM Levels and Asset-Based Fee Growth

Total equity index ETF AUM linked to MSCI Inc. indices surpassed $2 trillion, with a total of $6 trillion in ETF and non-ETF AUM. Asset-based fee run rate growth was 17%, capturing more indexed equity ETF cash flows than any other index provider during the quarter.

Innovative Product Launches

New product launches included data solutions offering deeper insights into indices, MSCI Inc. World Private Equity Return Tracker Index, and a partnership with Moody's for private credit risk assessment.

Growth in Private Assets

MSCI Inc. achieved nearly 13% run rate growth in private capital solutions, expanding tools for private equity and real assets.

Wealth Management and Hedge Fund Growth

Subscription run rate growth was 17% in wealth management and 12% in hedge funds, driven by analytics and equity factor models.

MSCI (MSCI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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MSCI Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 28, 2025	2025 (Q3)	4.37 / -	3.86	―	―	―
Jul 22, 2025	2025 (Q2)	4.15 / 4.17	3.64	14.56% (+0.53)
Apr 22, 2025	2025 (Q1)	3.92 / 4.00	3.52	13.64% (+0.48)
Jan 29, 2025	2024 (Q4)	3.96 / 4.18	3.68	13.59% (+0.50)
Oct 29, 2024	2024 (Q3)	3.78 / 3.86	3.45	11.88% (+0.41)
Jul 23, 2024	2024 (Q2)	3.55 / 3.64	3.26	11.66% (+0.38)
Apr 23, 2024	2024 (Q1)	3.47 / 3.52	3.14	12.10% (+0.38)
Jan 30, 2024	2023 (Q4)	3.29 / 3.68	2.84	29.58% (+0.84)
Oct 31, 2023	2023 (Q3)	3.31 / 3.45	2.85	21.05% (+0.60)
Jul 25, 2023	2023 (Q2)	3.11 / 3.26	2.78	17.27% (+0.48)

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MSCI Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 22, 2025	$576.13	$524.80	-8.91%
Apr 22, 2025	$530.12	$535.09	+0.94%
Jan 29, 2025	$622.42	$587.46	-5.62%
Oct 29, 2024	$588.10	$571.96	-2.74%

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FAQ

When does MSCI Inc (MSCI) report earnings?

MSCI Inc (MSCI) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 28, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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MSCI Inc (MSCI) earnings time is at Oct 28, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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MSCI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 4.37.

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