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MSCI Stock Chart & Stats
$550.79
$13.32(2.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$550.79
$13.32(2.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$501.08 - $644.77
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.17K
Average Volume (3M)765.03K
Market Cap
$40.97B
Enterprise Value$47.01K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$356.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.0
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Oct 20, 2026EPS Estimate
5.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.41%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)18.18
Shares Outstanding72,700,000
10 Day Avg. Volume904,768
30 Day Avg. Volume765,030
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.48
Price to Book (P/B)-16.68
Price to Sales (P/S)14.12
P/FCF Ratio28.58
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$699.50Price Target Upside27.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)19.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Revenue ModelSubscription licensing across indexes, analytics, ESG and climate data creates recurring revenue and high client integration. Retention, cross-selling and enterprise contracts can support durable cash generation beyond short-term market conditions.
Profitability And Cash ConversionVery high margins and close conversion of earnings into free cash flow indicate strong underlying economics. This provides resources to fund product investment, acquisitions, debt service and shareholder returns while limiting reliance on external financing.
Index Franchise And AUM GrowthHigh retention and expanding index-linked assets reinforce MSCI’s benchmark relevance and recurring fee base. Growth in ETFs and other linked products can broaden distribution and increase asset-based revenue as institutional adoption expands.
Bears Say
High Leverage And Negative EquityPersistent negative equity and rising debt reduce financial flexibility despite strong profitability. Higher leverage increases sensitivity to interest costs and limits the company’s ability to absorb execution setbacks or sustain aggressive capital allocation.
Revenue Growth DecelerationThe sharp slowdown indicates that MSCI’s historically strong growth has become harder to sustain. A lower growth base could constrain operating leverage and make future performance more dependent on acquisitions, new products and market-linked AUM.
Sustainability Demand WeaknessClients are rightsizing sustainability spending, creating cancellations and uncertain timing for recovery. Prolonged weakness could pressure segment growth, delay returns on related investments and reduce the diversification benefit of MSCI’s ESG franchise.
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MSCI FAQ
What was MSCI Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
MSCI Inc lowest stock price was $501.08 and its highest was $644.77 in the past 12 months.
What is MSCI Inc’s market cap?
MSCI Inc’s market cap is $40.97B.
When is MSCI Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
MSCI Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 20, 2026 which is in 57 days.
How were MSCI Inc’s earnings last quarter?
MSCI Inc released its earnings results on Jul 21, 2026. The company reported $4.94 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.986 by -$0.046.
Is MSCI Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts MSCI Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does MSCI Inc pay dividends?
MSCI Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $2.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.41%. See more information on MSCI Inc dividends here
What is MSCI Inc’s EPS estimate?
MSCI Inc’s EPS estimate is 5.03.
How many shares outstanding does MSCI Inc have?
MSCI Inc has 72,700,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to MSCI Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
MSCI Inc reported an EPS of $4.94 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.986. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.137%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MSCI Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MSCI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
MSCI Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$699.50 (27.00% Upside)
$699.50 (27.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MSCI Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 55%
Sector Average 55%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
MSCI Inc
MSCI Inc., alongside its subsidiaries, offers sophisticated tools and services to support global investment decision-making and process management for its clients. The company is structured into four key segments: Index, Analytics, ESG and Climate, and Private Assets. The Index division furnishes benchmarks employed across diverse investment applications, including the creation of indexed financial products such as ETFs, mutual funds, and various derivatives; performance evaluation; portfolio building and adjustment; and strategic asset allocation. This segment also oversees the licensing of GICS and GICS Direct. Its Analytics segment provides comprehensive solutions for risk management, performance attribution, and portfolio oversight, encompassing content, applications, and services. These offerings deliver an integrated perspective on risk and return, alongside detailed analysis of market, credit, liquidity, and counterparty risks across all asset classes. The segment also includes managed services like consolidating client portfolio data from disparate sources, reviewing and reconciling inputs, and producing tailored reports. Furthermore, its HedgePlatform is specifically designed for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring risks related to hedge fund investments. The ESG and Climate segment delivers offerings that enable institutional investors to understand the long-term impact of environmental, social, and governance factors on both their portfolios and individual securities. It also equips investors with essential data, ratings, research, and analytical tools for navigating evolving regulatory landscapes. The Private Assets segment specializes in providing real estate market and transaction data, benchmarks, return analytics, climate impact assessments, and valuable market insights for funds, investors, and managers. It also extends business intelligence to real estate owners, managers, developers, and brokers, while offering critical investment decision support for private capital. Its diverse clientele includes asset owners and managers, financial intermediaries, wealth management firms, real estate professionals, and corporations. Founded in 1998, MSCI Inc. is headquartered in New York City.
MSCI Company Deck
MSCI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong momentum across MSCI's index, ABF, hedge fund/trader, and private assets franchises with double-digit organic growth, record AUM and substantial new-product and AI-driven pipeline. Challenges were highlighted primarily in the sustainability reporting segment, some fee compression from mix shift, and near-term expense and margin headwinds driven by acquisitions and comp accruals. Overall, the positive growth drivers, record AUM, accelerating run rates, and sizable new-product traction materially outweigh the cited challenges.View all MSCI earnings summariesMSCI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$699.50
▲(27.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.61% Insiders
27.91% Mutual Funds
28.52% Other Institutional Investors
13.88% Public Companies and Individual Investors