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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 12 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $510.50, with a high of $545.00 and a low of $464.00. This represents a 4.12% increase from the last price of $490.32.

$350 $390 $430 $470 $510 $550 High: $545 Avg: $510.5 Low: $464 Last Closed Price: $490.32

MCO Stock Rating

Moody's stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 12 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 7 Buy (58.33%), 4 Hold (33.33%), 1 Sell (8.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 12 0 1 4 7 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MCO Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMoody's4.12%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 2.38%
IndustryFinancial Data & Stock Exchanges Stocks6.60%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1115
Avg Price Target$545.00$545.00$473.33
Last Closing Price$490.32$490.32$490.32
Upside/Downside11.15%11.15%-3.47%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 25399-223
Dec, 24399-223
Nov, 243810-223
Oct, 245810-225
Sep, 246710-225
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 03, 2025Owen LauOppenheimer$545.00$476.2714.43%11.15%
Oct 23, 2024Owen LauOppenheimer$543.00$467.7316.09%10.74%
Oct 23, 2024Jeffrey MeulerRobert W. Baird$512.00$467.739.46%4.42%
Oct 15, 2024Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital$464.00$479.44-3.22%-5.37%
Oct 03, 2024Owen LauOppenheimer$536.00$470.1914.00%9.32%
Oct 01, 2024David MotemedenEvercore ISI$521.00$471.4010.52%6.26%
Jul 24, 2024Alex KrammUBS$470.00$451.894.01%-4.14%
Jul 24, 2024Jeffrey MeulerRobert W. Baird$490.00$451.898.43%-0.07%
Jul 09, 2024Alex KrammUBS$455.00$435.584.46%-7.20%
Jul 01, 2024Owen LauOppenheimer$454.00$420.937.86%-7.41%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
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-----
Avg Forecast$10.18$12.37$8.38$10.06$12.39$13.55$15.32$17.37$16.90
High Forecast$9.83$11.94$8.02$9.97$12.10$12.71$14.04$16.19$15.88
Low Forecast$10.56$12.83$8.73$10.20$12.62$14.37$16.00$18.18$17.68
Surprise %-6.88%-3.96%-10.86%-12.82%-----

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-----
Avg Forecast$5.31B$6.18B$5.43B$5.92B$7.10B$7.55B$8.17B$8.84B$8.74B
High Forecast$5.17B$6.02B$5.25B$5.90B$7.08B$7.22B$8.15B$8.77B$8.33B
Low Forecast$5.46B$6.36B$5.61B$5.94B$7.14B$7.84B$8.18B$8.90B$9.05B
Surprise %1.17%0.55%0.62%-0.10%-----

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-----
Avg Forecast$1.41B$1.82B$1.81B$1.61B$2.27B$2.49B$2.76B$3.16B$3.11B
High Forecast$1.13B$1.45B$1.45B$1.29B$2.23B$2.34B$2.58B$2.98B$2.92B
Low Forecast$1.70B$2.18B$2.17B$1.93B$2.32B$2.64B$2.94B$3.35B$3.25B
Surprise %25.68%21.89%-24.02%------

MCO Forecast FAQ

Is Moody's stock a buy?

Moody's stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 12 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 4 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Moody's is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Moody's's price target?

Moody's's price target, set by 12 Wall Street analysts, averages $510.5 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 4.12% change from the previous close price of $490.32.

How does Moody's stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Moody's stock forecast shows a 4.12% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (2.38%) and underperforming the financial data & stock exchanges stocks industry (6.60%).

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

  • January 2025: 13.04% Strong Buy, 39.13% Buy, 39.13% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.70% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 13.04% Strong Buy, 39.13% Buy, 39.13% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.70% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 13.04% Strong Buy, 34.78% Buy, 43.48% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.70% Strong Sell.

What is Moody's’s EPS forecast?

Moody's's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is 12.39 for 2024, a 41.28% increase from the reported $8.77 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $13.55, $15.32 for 2026, $17.37 for 2027, and $16.9 for 2028.

What is Moody's’s revenue forecast?

Moody's's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $7.1B for 2024, a 20.05% increase from the reported $5.92B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $7.55B, $8.17B for 2026, $8.84B for 2027, and $8.74B for 2028.

What is Moody's’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Moody's's average annual net income forecast is $2.27B for 2024, reflecting an 41.56% increase from the reported $1.61B in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $2.49B, $2.76B for 2026, $3.16B for 2027, and $3.11B for 2028.