Moody's Corporation (MCO)

In the past six months, Moody's stock has experienced various activities and analyst updates. The share price was $500.16 as of July 21, 2025, trading between $378.71 and $531.93. Key events include earnings reports exceeding estimates, dividend announcements of $0.94 per share, and several analyst rating updates from firms like Bank of America, Barclays, UBS Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank of Canada, and Morgan Stanley. CEO Robert Fauber sold 415 shares on July 15th. Moody's also acquired CAPE Analytics, partnered with Aon and MSCI Inc., and fully acquired ICR Chile.

The demand for Moody's products and services is influenced by global capital market activity. While there isn't a strong seasonal pattern for Moody's specific products, revenue from Moody's Investors Service can be impacted by declines in global debt issuance. Moody's Analytics' solutions help clients anticipate demand and sales, suggesting their clients experience demand seasonality. Moody's revenue model is multifaceted, generating income from credit rating fees, subscription services, and professional service fees.

Moody's Corporation is a global integrated risk assessment firm providing credit ratings, research, and analytical tools. It operates through Moody's Ratings, a credit rating agency, and Moody's Analytics, which focuses on non-rating activities such as economic research, financial modeling, and risk management. The company operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically within Capital Markets.

Moody's Corporation has a significant global presence, operating in more than 40 countries across the Asia Pacific, the Americas, and EMEA regions. Approximately 49% of Moody's assets were located outside the U.S. as of December 31, 2024, with offices in 36 countries.

Moody's has received several awards and recognitions, indicating a strong brand reputation. These include a Red Dot Award, multiple Transform Awards North America, a Bronze trophy at the Internal Communications and Engagement Awards 2024, recognition as one of America's Most JUST Companies, CEE Business Service's “Best University-Business Partnership”, a U.S. Transparency Award 2023, and several community distinctions at the Best in Biz Awards 2022. Historically, Moody's faced criticism during the 2007-2008 financial crisis.

Moody's Corporation's ownership is primarily held by institutional shareholders, accounting for approximately 90.65% of the company. Major institutional owners include Berkshire Hathaway Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and Vanguard Group Inc. Warren Buffett, through Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is the largest individual shareholder, owning 174.19 million shares, representing 96.82% of the company.