Moody’s price target raised to $581 from $544 at Clear Street
Clear Street raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $581 from $544 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company is well positioned to beat Q2…
Fiscal Year: January - December
Moody's Corporation (MCO), listed on the NYSE, has a market capitalization of $89.24B. As of Jul 18, 2026, the stock is trading at $510.86 per share@else an unavailable price , offering investors a clear view of its current market value. Moody's Corporation is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 36.66, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. Moody's Corporation also offers a dividend yield of 0.79%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
DCF analysis data is not yet available for Moody's Corporation (MCO). The fair value estimate will be displayed once sufficient analyst forecast data is collected.
The proprietary SS Score for Moody's Corporation is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for Moody's Corporation is 32.48, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, Moody's Corporation (MCO) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Whether Moody's Corporation (MCO) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. It is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
The fair value of Moody's Corporation (MCO) is determined through our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis. This value represents the intrinsic worth of the stock based on its expected future cash flows. To view the specific fair value, consider subscribing to our service for complete access.
The SS Score is a proprietary financial quality metric that assesses factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow growth, and debt levels. It helps investors evaluate the overall financial health of Moody's Corporation. To access the full SS Score, consider upgrading your subscription.
Moody's Corporation is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $89.24B and a competitive P/E ratio of 36.66. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether Moody's Corporation is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
Clear Street raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $581 from $544 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company is well positioned to beat Q2…
Jefferies analyst Surinder Thind initiated coverage of Moody’s (MCO) with a Buy rating and $610 price target The company’s revenue growth should improve 150 basis points to 8.2% year-over-year in…
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Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $575 from $550 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) will release its second quarter 2026 results before the start of NYSE trading on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. A copy of the earnings release and...
Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $496 from $491 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $515 from $489 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. After reviewing external debt issuance sources, the…
Rothschild & Co Redburn analyst Charles Bendit raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $500 from $490 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm says…
Moody’s (MCO) Corporation announced the release of its first set of AI skills – purpose-built, platform-agnostic instruction kits that encode Moody’s analytical frameworks and connect AI agents to its...
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced the release of its first set of AI skills – purpose-built, platform-agnostic instruction kits that encode Moody's analytical ...
Moody’s (MCO) announced that its connected intelligence is now available in Amazon Quick. The integration gives customers operating in Amazon Web Services direct access to ratings and research from Mo...
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) will host a Q&A session on June 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The session will be moderated by Andrew C. Steinerman, Managing Director ...
Moody’s Corporation ($MCO), a credit ratings and risk data firm, says quantum computing is becoming a future cyber risk for banks and digital finance firms as more assets move onto…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today that Rob Fauber, President and Chief Executive Officer, will speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursda...
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today that Noémie Heuland, Chief Financial Officer, will speak at the Barclays 18th Annual Americas Select Conference in London on ...
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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced the state, along with 22 other state attorneys general, sent a letter last week to Fitch Ratings, Moody’s (MCO), S&P Global (SPGI) and the…
Mizuho lowered the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $521 from $524 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm views the company’s Q1 report as solid.
Wolfe Research analyst Scott Wurtzel raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $535 from $525 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Trends during Q1 were better-than-expected…
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Moody’s (MCO) to $565 from $560 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Moody’s Analytics margins continue to move higher on mix…
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