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Moody's (MCO) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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MCO Stock Forecast

Moody's (MCO) stock forecast, based on 28 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $510.25, with a high of $545.00 and a low of $464.00. This represents a 16.58% increase from the last price of $437.67.

$350 $390 $430 $470 $510 $550 High: $545 Avg: $510.25 Low: $464 Last Closed Price: $437.67

MCO Stock Rating

Moody's stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (46.43%), 14 Hold (50.00%), 1 Sell (3.57%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 28 1 14 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MCO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMoody's16.58%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 15.52%
IndustryFinancial Data & Stock Exchanges Stocks14.39%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1113
Avg Price Target$520.00$520.00$487.23
Last Closing Price$437.67$437.67$437.67
Upside/Downside18.81%18.81%11.32%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 253811-123
Mar, 253810-122
Feb, 25398-222
Jan, 25399-223
Dec, 24399-223
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 04, 2025Barclays$520.00$402.4329.22%18.81%
Jan 03, 2025Owen LauOppenheimer$545.00$476.2714.43%24.52%
Oct 23, 2024Owen LauOppenheimer$543.00$467.7316.09%24.07%
Oct 23, 2024Jeffrey MeulerRobert W. Baird$512.00$467.739.46%16.98%
Oct 15, 2024Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital$464.00$479.44-3.22%6.02%
Oct 03, 2024Owen LauOppenheimer$536.00$470.1914.00%22.47%
Oct 01, 2024David MotemedenEvercore ISI$521.00$471.4010.52%19.04%
Jul 24, 2024Alex KrammUBS$470.00$451.894.01%7.39%
Jul 24, 2024Jeffrey MeulerRobert W. Baird$490.00$451.898.43%11.96%
Jul 09, 2024Alex KrammUBS$455.00$435.584.46%3.96%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 03, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Dec 19, 2024CitigroupBuyinitialise
Oct 15, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 09, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 03, 2024OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 01, 2024Evercore ISIOutperforminitialise
Sep 23, 2024Raymond JamesOutperformUnderperformdowngrade
Sep 13, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 05, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Aug 12, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightOverweightinitialise

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $8 $11 $14 $17 $20 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$9.48$11.88$7.47$8.77$11.32----
Avg Forecast$10.18$12.37$8.38$10.06$12.39$13.55$15.32$17.37$16.90
High Forecast$10.56$12.83$8.73$10.20$12.62$14.37$16.00$18.18$17.68
Low Forecast$9.83$11.94$8.02$9.97$12.10$12.71$14.04$16.19$15.88
Surprise %-6.88%-3.96%-10.86%-12.82%-8.64%----

Revenue Forecast

$5B $6B $7B $8B $9B $10B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$5.37B$6.22B$5.47B$5.92B$7.09B----
Avg Forecast$5.31B$6.18B$5.43B$5.92B$7.10B$7.55B$8.17B$8.84B$8.74B
High Forecast$5.46B$6.36B$5.61B$5.94B$7.14B$7.84B$8.18B$8.90B$9.05B
Low Forecast$5.17B$6.02B$5.25B$5.90B$7.08B$7.22B$8.15B$8.77B$8.33B
Surprise %1.17%0.55%0.62%-0.10%-0.20%----

Net Income Forecast

$1B $2B $2B $3B $3B $4B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.78B$2.21B$1.37B$1.61B$2.06B----
Avg Forecast$1.41B$1.82B$1.81B$1.61B$2.27B$2.49B$2.76B$3.16B$3.11B
High Forecast$1.70B$2.18B$2.17B$1.93B$2.32B$2.64B$2.94B$3.35B$3.25B
Low Forecast$1.13B$1.45B$1.45B$1.29B$2.23B$2.34B$2.58B$2.98B$2.92B
Surprise %25.68%21.89%-24.02%--9.54%----

MCO Forecast FAQ

Is Moody's stock a buy?

Moody's stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 14 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Moody's is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Moody's's price target?

Moody's's price target, set by 28 Wall Street analysts, averages $510.25 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $464 at the low end to $545 at the high end, suggesting a potential 16.58% change from the previous closing price of $437.67.

How does Moody's stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Moody's's stock forecast shows a 16.58% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (15.52%) and outperforming the financial data & stock exchanges stocks industry (14.39%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Moody's over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 13.04% Strong Buy, 34.78% Buy, 47.83% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.35% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 13.64% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 45.45% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.55% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 13.64% Strong Buy, 40.91% Buy, 36.36% Hold, 0% Sell, 9.09% Strong Sell.

What is Moody's’s EPS forecast?

Moody's's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $13.55, marking a 19.70% increase from the reported $11.32 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $15.32 in 2026, $17.37 in 2027, and $16.9 in 2028.

What is Moody's’s revenue forecast?

Moody's's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.55B, reflecting a 6.59% increase from the reported $7.09B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $8.17B, followed by $8.84B for 2027, and $8.74B for 2028.

What is Moody's’s net income forecast?

Moody's's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $2.49B, representing an 21.05% increase from the reported $2.06B in 2024. Projections indicate $2.76B in 2026, $3.16B in 2027, and $3.11B in 2028.