Moody's CorporationNYSE: MCO
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Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
Moodys Q1 2026 strong earnings beat with record rated issuance and 13% adjusted EPS growth.
Moodys Corporation Q1 2026 (April 30) $2.1B revenue (+8% growth), record rated issuance, and adjusted EPS +13% YoY. Organic revenue growth 6% in both ratings and analytics segments with adjusted operating income +11%. Strategic partnerships expanded with Microsoft 365 integration and AWS Marketplace availability for Moodys Agentic Solutions workflows. Christina Kosmowski to become CEO of Moodys Analytics in June. Established regional HQ in Riyadh. Buy rating with 12-month PT $543.94 (18.06% upside).
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysApr 30Moody's reports strong Q1 with 6% organic revenue growth and 13% EPS growth; Christina Kosmowski named MCO Analytics CEO effective June.Positive▶
Moody's Corporation reported robust Q1 2026 results with 6% organic revenue growth in both ratings and analytics segments, 11% adjusted operating income growth, and 13% year-over-year adjusted EPS growth. Record rated issuance drove performance while the company maintained adjusted operating guidance despite geopolitical volatility. Leadership change announced: Christina Kosmowski will become CEO of Moody's Analytics in June. Strategic partnerships include integrating Moody's decision-grade intelligence into Microsoft platforms and offering Moody's Agentic Solutions in AWS Marketplace. The company established a regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Apr 16Moody's appoints Christina Kosmowski as new Moody's Analytics CEO; AI integration with ClaudePositive▶
Moody's named Christina Kosmowski as CEO of Moody's Analytics (effective June), bringing 30 years enterprise tech experience from Salesforce, Slack, LogicMonitor. Company integrated native AI agents into Anthropic's Claude platform for credit analysis/compliance tools. Q1 earnings April 22. Analyst consensus Buy with $550.63 target (+24.9% upside). 2025 revenue $7.72B (+8.9%), earnings $2.46B (+19.5%).
Apr 15Moody's Q1 2026 earnings set for April 22 with Wells Fargo maintaining Buy rating and $560 price target.Mixed▶
Moody's Corporation will release Q1 2026 results on April 22 before NYSE open. CEO Robert Fauber sold $642,208 in shares on April 1. Company recently integrated AI agents into Anthropic's Claude platform for credit analysis. Wells Fargo initiated Buy rating with $560 price target. 17 analysts rate MCO as Buy with average target of $550.63.
Apr 14Moody's schedules Q1 2026 earnings release for April 22; CEO sold $382,662 in stock on April 1.Neutral▶
Moody's will report Q1 2026 results on April 22 before market open. CEO Robert Fauber sold 875 shares on April 1 at $437.77 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. 2026 Annual Stockholders Meeting held April 14. Wells Fargo maintains Buy but lowered target to $560 from $660.
Apr 13Moody's CEO Fauber sells $382K in stock while Q1 earnings scheduled for April 22; Morgan Stanley cuts price target to $489.Mixed▶
Moody's Corporation navigating mixed signals heading into Q1 earnings on April 22. CEO Robert Fauber sold 875 shares on April 1 for $382,662. Morgan Stanley recently lowered its price target to $489 from $526. Stock down 3.0% over the past week and 14.3% year-to-date. Moody's continues integrating AI and expanding Middle East presence. Average analyst rating is Buy with $550.63 target.
Apr 10Moody's CEO sells $382K worth of stock as company reports Q1 earnings April 22 amid market scrutiny.Mixed▶
Robert Fauber (CEO) sold 875 shares at $437.77 total value $382,662. Moody's 2026 shareholder meeting April 14; Q1 earnings April 22, 2026. Stock at $438.00, down 1.37%. Morgan Stanley cut price target to $489 from $526. Consensus Buy rating with 12-month target $550.63 (+24.92% upside).
Apr 9Moody's Q4 2025 revenue up 9% and EPS up 21%; Q1 2026 results scheduled for April 22.Positive▶
Moody's Corporation reported Q4 2025 results with 9% revenue increase to $7.718 billion, 17% operating income increase, and 21% diluted EPS increase to $13.67, demonstrating strong financial performance. The company launched Token Integration Engine (TIE), becoming the first credit rating agency to ingest analytical data and publish credit insights on-chain. Moody's became the first rating agency to operate a node on Canton Network for secure digital finance integration. Climate Global and Moody's launched Climate-Resilient REIT Index ETF (CLIM) on March 16, first U.S. REIT-focused ETF integrating physical risk models. Lisa P. Sawicki elected to Board on March 16 with 35+ years financial services experience. Q1 2026 results due April 22. Moody's issued first credit rating on Bitcoin-backed bonds. Analyst average rating is Buy with $550.63 price target.
Apr 8Moody's Corp faces sector headwinds amid financial services weaknessNegative▶
Moody's Corporation experienced a 6.79% decline following broader concerns in the rating agency sector. Despite the pullback, insiders remain active and the company continues expanding risk tools in private credit markets. Analysts maintain a bullish "Buy" rating with an average 12-month price target of $550.63, representing 24.92% upside from current levels.
Apr 7Moody's beats Q4 guidance with Token Integration Engine launch and board expansionPositive▶
Moody's reported strong Q4 earnings with 19.48% earnings growth and 8.89% revenue increase to $7.72B. The company launched Token Integration Engine (TIE), becoming the first credit rating agency to publish insights on-chain. Elected Lisa P. Sawicki to the board on March 16. Q1 2026 earnings due April 22. Analyst consensus Buy with $550.63 12-month target, 24.92% upside.
Apr 6Moody's launches Token Integration Engine; achieves record 2025 revenue growth of 8.89%Positive▶
Moody's Corporation expanded crypto integration by assigning a Ba2 rating to Bitcoin-backed municipal bonds and launching the Token Integration Engine (TIE), becoming the first credit rating agency solution to ingest analytical data on-chain. The company also established a regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In 2025, Moody's revenue reached $7.72 billion, up 8.89%, with earnings of $2.46 billion, up 19.48%. Board elected Lisa P. Sawicki to its Board of Directors effective March 16, 2026.
Apr 3Moody's launches Token Integration Engine, becoming first credit rating agency to publish ratings on-chain; establishes Riyadh regional HQ.Positive▶
Moody's Ratings launched its Token Integration Engine (TIE) on March 24, 2026, becoming the first credit rating agency to publish credit insights on-chain and operate a node on the Canton Network. The company expanded Middle East presence with a new regional HQ in Riyadh. In 2025, Moody's delivered revenue of $7.72 billion (up 8.89%) and earnings of $2.46 billion (up 19.48%).
Apr 2Moody's Q4 2025 earnings beat with strong 8.89% revenue growth; Lisa Sawicki elected to board effective March 16, 2026.Positive▶
Moody's reported Q4 2025 EPS of $3.64, beating estimates of $3.45, with full-year 2025 revenue up 8.89% to $7.72 billion and earnings up 19.48%. The company launched its network-agnostic Token Integration Engine as the first credit rating agency to do so. Analyst consensus is Buy with price target of $550.63, though Mizuho lowered its target to $524 from $550 in late February. A top executive conducted an insider sale in February.
Apr 1Moody's elected Lisa P. Sawicki to its Board; stock declined 11% from February highs due to profit-taking and sector pressures.Neutral▶
Moody's delivered strong FY2025 results with revenue of $7.72 billion (up 8.89%) and earnings growth of 19.48%. The company elected new board member Lisa Sawicki and launched strategic digital initiatives. MCO stock declined approximately 11% from February due to profit-taking.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPGIS+P | $426.22 | -1.16% | -0.7% | 19.4x | 1.20 | $127.6B |
| CMECME | $289.91 | +0.73% | -6.7% | 22.4x | 0.30 | $104.3B |
| ICEINTERCONTINENTAL | $155.30 | -1.77% | -5.0% | 18.1x | 1.04 | $89.5B |
| MCOMOODY | $456.91 | -1.07% | +4.0% | 24.9x | 1.45 | $80.7B |
| NDAQNASDAQ | $91.42 | -0.53% | +4.6% | 20.8x | 1.02 | $52.0B |
| COINCOINBASE | $191.17 | +1.81% | +7.4% | 37.7x | 3.61 | $49.6B |
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