Key Financial Insights on Moody’s
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO), a leading provider of financial data and credit rating services, has seen its stock price remain steady year-to-date, underperforming the S&P 500’s 9% growth. As of now, Moody’s trades at 37 times its trailing earnings, while the S&P 500 is at 32 times earnings. The company’s next earnings report is scheduled for July 22, 2026.
Despite a challenging market driven by rising interest rates that suppressed demand for credit rating services in 2022 and 2023, Moody’s anticipates a revenue growth rate of high single digits for 2026, with an adjusted operating margin of 52%-53%. The company aims to allocate approximately $2.5 billion toward stock buybacks from a free cash flow of $2.8-$3.0 billion. However, analysts express concerns over potential interest rate hikes in late 2026, which could adversely affect Moody’s services and market valuation.
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