Moody's Corporation (MCO)

In the past six months, Moody's Corp. stock has experienced movements influenced by its earnings reports and broader market conditions. The stock's 52-week high was $546.88 on January 15, 2026, and its 52-week low was $402.28 on February 12, 2026. In Q1 2026, Moody's reported strong organic revenue growth, increased adjusted operating income, and raised its FY2026 EPS guidance range. In Q4 2025, Moody's reported strong performance with total revenue exceeding $7.7 billion for 2025. In Q3 2025, Moody's reported EPS of $3.60. Moody's has also advanced decision-grade credit intelligence across enterprise AI workflows and made its Agentic Solutions available in AWS Marketplace.

The demand seasonality for Moody's products and services varies between its two main segments. Moody's Analytics is generally considered acyclical, with usage often increasing during economic downturns. Demand for Moody's Ratings is closely tied to global capital markets and debt issuance levels, fluctuating with economic cycles and market activity.

Moody's Corporation is a global integrated risk assessment firm providing financial intelligence and analytical tools, operating in the financial services sector. It operates through two divisions: Moody's Ratings, a leading credit rating agency providing assessment services for various debt obligations and entities, and Moody's, which offers data, analytical tools, and research to support risk management, financial planning, and compliance for financial institutions and corporations globally.

Moody's maintains a significant global presence, serving clients including businesses and governments worldwide. The company has approximately 16,000 employees across more than 40 countries. In Q1 2025, the United States accounted for 54.1% of its revenue, Europe/Middle East/Africa for 30.7%, Asia/Pacific for 8.9%, and the Americas (excluding the US) for 6.3%. Moody's has offices and affiliates across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific.

Moody's has maintained a strong brand reputation in the past year, evidenced by several awards and strategic initiatives. Moody's was certified as a Great Place to Work, won Best AI Innovation at the Treasury Management International Awards, and ranked in the top 100 places to work by Glassdoor. Moody's also undertook a brand transformation to better integrate its evolving portfolio and emphasize its legacy as an industry leader.

Moody's Corporation's ownership structure is a mix of institutional, mutual fund, and individual investors. Major institutional owners include Berkshire Hathaway Inc., The Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., TCI Fund Management Ltd, State Street Corp, Fmr Llc, Geode Capital Management, Llc, Fiera Capital Corp, Morgan Stanley and StonePine Asset Management Inc. Insiders own approximately 0.10% to 0.14% of the company's stock.