Moody's Corporation (MCO)

Moody's stock experienced fluctuations over the past six months, closing at $452.49 on February 6, 2026. Analyst ratings have been mixed, with a consensus of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $560.94 as of January 31, 2026. Insider trading activity included CEO Robert Fauber selling 1,167 shares. Moody's reported strong third-quarter 2025 earnings, but noted near-term risks and transactional mix headwinds.

Demand seasonality for Moody's Corporation's products and services can be influenced by market conditions and issuance activity. Moody's anticipated that the calendarization of top-line and MIS margins would be below the normal seasonal pattern for Q2 2026, attributed to a strong Q1 2026 and muted April issuance. Bond issuance volume is directly tied to company profits and can be lumpy, influenced by macroeconomic factors.

Moody's Corporation is a global integrated risk assessment firm in the Finance sector, providing financial intelligence such as credit ratings, research, data, and analytical tools, as well as software solutions and risk management services. It operates through Moody's Investors Service (MIS), known for credit ratings and research, and Moody's Analytics (MA), which offers financial and risk management solutions.

Moody's Corporation serves clients including banks, asset managers, corporations, and government agencies across numerous countries worldwide. The company has a global presence with offices in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Moody's maintains a strong brand reputation, particularly in the risk and compliance technology space. The company was named #1 in the 2026 Chartis RiskTech100® for the fourth consecutive year. Moody's emphasizes its mission to foster transparent and efficient capital markets by providing objective insights and solutions that enhance financial stability and drive sustainable economic growth.

Moody's Corporation has significant institutional ownership, with 2047 institutional owners and shareholders holding approximately 92.11% of the company's shares. Major institutional owners include Berkshire Hathaway Inc., The Vanguard Group Inc., and BlackRock, Inc. Individual investors and public companies hold a smaller percentage of the stock, with insiders owning approximately 0.14%.