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MSCI (MSCI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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MSCI Stock Forecast

MSCI stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $604.55 (represents a 1.24% upside from MSCI’s last price of $597.13) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 10 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

MSCI Price Target

The average price target for MSCI (MSCI) is $604.55 based on 1-year price targets from 10 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $700.00 to $549.00. This represents a potential 1.24% upside from MSCI's last price of $597.13.

MSCI Analyst Ratings

Buy

According to 10 Wall Street analysts, MSCI's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for MSCI stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 6 'Buy' (60.00%), 4 'Hold' (40.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

MSCI Price Target by Analyst

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 30, 2024George TongGoldman Sachs$617.00$578.936.58%3.33%
Oct 29, 2024Toni KaplanMorgan Stanley$662.00$578.9314.35%10.86%
Sep 13, 2024Manav PatnaikBarclays$700.00$559.7525.06%17.23%
Aug 12, 2024Jason HaasWells Fargo$570.00$532.417.06%-4.54%
Jul 26, 2024John EadeArgus Research$600.00$544.6010.17%0.48%
Jul 09, 2024Alex KrammUBS$585.00$493.0018.66%-2.03%
Jun 06, 2024Ashish SabadraRBC Capital$638.00$498.3128.03%6.84%
May 23, 2024George TongGoldman Sachs$526.00$503.834.40%-11.91%
Apr 24, 2024Faiza AlwyDeutsche Bank$569.00$468.5021.45%-4.71%
Feb 02, 2023-J.P. Morgan$585.00$561.944.10%-2.03%
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The latest MSCI stock forecast, released on Oct 30, 2024 by George Tong from Goldman Sachs, set a price target of $617.00, which represents a 6.58% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($578.93), and a 3.33% increase from MSCI last price ($597.13).

MSCI Price Target by Period

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# Anlaysts239
Avg Price Target$639.50$659.67$607.44
Last Closing Price$597.13$597.13$597.13
Upside/Downside7.10%10.47%1.73%

In the current month, the average price target of MSCI stock is $639.50, according to 2 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 7.10% increase as opposed to MSCI's last price of $597.13. This month's average price target is down -3.06% compared to last quarter, and up 5.28% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 30, 2024Goldman SachsMixedMixedHold
Oct 29, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweightHold
Oct 15, 2024Raymond JamesMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Oct 11, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Oct 01, 2024Evercore ISI-OutperformInitialise
Sep 13, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweightHold
Aug 12, 2024Wells Fargo-Equal-WeightInitialise
Jul 24, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweightHold
Jul 09, 2024UBSBuyBuyHold
Jun 06, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformHold
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MSCI's last stock rating was published by Goldman Sachs on Oct 30, 2024. The company gave MSCI a "Mixed" rating, the same as its previous rate.

MSCI Financial Forecast

MSCI Revenue Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
Revenue-----------------$625.44M$621.16M$592.22M$576.21M$560.64M$551.81M$559.95M$549.84M$517.10M$498.18M$478.42M$443.66M$425.33M
Avg Forecast$1.08B$1.04B$1.01B$982.97M$889.13M$863.90M$843.80M$816.18M$810.42M$788.34M$771.91M$746.38M$745.51M$716.15M$696.41M$685.47M$662.64M$625.67M$602.47M$593.93M$568.58M$558.75M$558.97M$562.10M$539.73M$509.32M$489.50M$471.78M$445.90M$424.48M
High Forecast$1.10B$1.06B$1.03B$999.51M$904.09M$878.43M$857.99M$829.91M$824.05M$801.60M$784.90M$754.97M$749.94M$717.81M$696.41M$685.47M$671.55M$634.86M$612.61M$603.92M$578.14M$558.75M$558.97M$562.10M$539.73M$509.32M$489.50M$471.78M$445.90M$424.48M
Low Forecast$1.06B$1.03B$999.81M$969.80M$877.21M$852.32M$832.49M$805.24M$799.55M$777.77M$761.57M$736.97M$737.93M$714.49M$696.41M$685.47M$643.02M$618.86M$594.40M$585.97M$560.96M$558.75M$558.97M$562.10M$539.73M$509.32M$489.50M$471.78M$445.90M$424.48M
# Analysts6333334545278433612995555666698
Surprise %-----------------1.00%1.03%1.00%1.01%1.00%0.99%1.00%1.02%1.02%1.02%1.01%0.99%1.00%

MSCI's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 6 analysts is $662.64M, with a low forecast of $643.02M, and a high forecast of $671.55M. MSCI's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 5.95% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $625.44M (Sep 23).

MSCI EBITDA Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts6333334545278433612995555666698
EBITDA-----------------$396.53M$358.97M$352.70M$341.54M$349.93M$336.26M$324.20M$321.43M$269.83M$278.67M$281.95M$260.54M$254.45M
Avg Forecast$636.73M$617.61M$599.07M$581.08M$525.61M$510.69M$498.81M$482.49M$479.08M$466.03M$456.32M$441.22M$440.71M$423.35M$411.68M$367.07M$391.72M$369.86M$356.15M$333.70M$350.73M$324.54M$324.67M$303.36M$313.49M$295.83M$284.31M$257.00M$258.99M$246.55M
High Forecast$647.44M$628.00M$609.15M$590.86M$534.45M$519.28M$507.20M$490.60M$487.14M$473.86M$463.99M$446.30M$443.33M$424.33M$411.68M$440.48M$396.99M$375.30M$362.14M$400.44M$420.88M$324.54M$324.67M$364.03M$313.49M$295.83M$284.31M$308.40M$258.99M$246.55M
Low Forecast$628.19M$609.33M$591.04M$573.29M$518.56M$503.85M$492.12M$476.02M$472.66M$459.78M$450.20M$435.66M$436.23M$422.37M$411.68M$293.65M$380.12M$365.84M$351.38M$266.96M$280.58M$324.54M$324.67M$242.69M$313.49M$295.83M$284.31M$205.60M$258.99M$246.55M
Surprise %-----------------1.07%1.01%1.06%0.97%1.08%1.04%1.07%1.03%0.91%0.98%1.10%1.01%1.03%

6 analysts predict MSCI's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $391.72M, with a high of $396.99M and a low of $380.12M. This is -1.21% lower than MSCI's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $396.53M.

MSCI Net Income Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts6333334545278433612995555666698
Net Income-----------------$259.66M$246.82M$238.73M$214.97M$216.59M$210.59M$228.42M$193.87M$169.88M$165.42M$196.82M$156.22M$182.36M
Avg Forecast$428.64M$415.90M$406.32M$414.56M$391.54M$385.92M$370.07M$362.00M$347.98M$346.65M$330.69M$311.28M$310.94M$297.85M$279.68M$258.62M$258.85M$260.91M$244.97M$235.11M$211.54M$215.12M$212.71M$213.74M$197.58M$192.36M$183.37M$179.40M$153.82M$144.02M
High Forecast$438.01M$425.00M$415.21M$423.63M$400.10M$394.36M$378.16M$369.91M$355.59M$354.23M$337.93M$335.04M$319.60M$299.07M$279.69M$310.35M$269.86M$271.91M$250.33M$282.14M$253.85M$215.12M$212.71M$256.49M$197.58M$192.36M$183.37M$215.28M$153.82M$144.02M
Low Forecast$421.17M$408.65M$399.24M$407.34M$384.72M$379.20M$363.62M$355.69M$341.92M$340.61M$324.93M$289.10M$304.65M$296.62M$279.66M$206.90M$250.19M$255.41M$240.70M$188.09M$169.23M$215.12M$212.71M$170.99M$197.58M$192.36M$183.37M$143.52M$153.82M$144.02M
Surprise %-----------------1.00%1.01%1.02%1.02%1.01%0.99%1.07%0.98%0.88%0.90%1.10%1.02%1.27%

MSCI's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $258.85M, with a range of $250.19M to $269.86M. MSCI's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -0.31% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $259.66M (Sep 23).

MSCI SG&A Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts6333334545278433612995555666698
SG&A-----------------$103.41M$103.64M$107.52M$105.78M$96.25M$97.80M$111.62M$113.58M$97.93M$88.37M$91.19M$84.53M$80.28M
Avg Forecast$204.91M$198.76M$192.79M$187.00M$169.15M$164.35M$160.52M$155.27M$154.17M$149.97M$146.85M$141.99M$141.83M$136.24M$132.49M$126.38M$126.06M$119.03M$114.61M$114.89M$123.94M$106.30M$106.34M$104.44M$102.68M$96.89M$93.12M$83.12M$84.83M$80.75M
High Forecast$208.36M$202.10M$196.03M$190.15M$171.99M$167.11M$163.22M$157.88M$156.77M$152.50M$149.32M$143.63M$142.67M$136.56M$132.49M$151.65M$127.76M$120.78M$116.54M$137.87M$148.72M$106.30M$106.34M$125.33M$102.68M$96.89M$93.12M$99.75M$84.83M$80.75M
Low Forecast$202.16M$196.09M$190.21M$184.50M$166.88M$162.15M$158.37M$153.19M$152.11M$147.96M$144.88M$140.20M$140.38M$135.93M$132.49M$101.10M$122.33M$117.73M$113.08M$91.91M$99.15M$106.30M$106.34M$83.56M$102.68M$96.89M$93.12M$66.50M$84.83M$80.75M
Surprise %-----------------0.87%0.90%0.94%0.85%0.91%0.92%1.07%1.11%1.01%0.95%1.10%1.00%0.99%

MSCI's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $126.06M, based on 6 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $122.33M to $127.76M. The forecast indicates a 21.91% rise compared to MSCI last annual SG&A of $103.41M (Sep 23).

MSCI EPS Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts6333334545278433612995555666698
EPS-----------------$3.28$3.10$2.98$2.69$2.69$2.60$2.80$2.35$2.06$2.01$2.38$1.89$2.18
Avg Forecast$5.44$5.28$5.16$5.27$4.97$4.90$4.70$4.60$4.42$4.40$4.20$3.95$3.95$3.78$3.55$3.47$3.29$3.31$3.11$3.00$2.76$2.71$2.68$2.79$2.49$2.43$2.31$2.25$1.94$1.82
High Forecast$5.56$5.40$5.27$5.38$5.08$5.01$4.80$4.70$4.52$4.50$4.29$4.26$4.06$3.80$3.55$3.47$3.43$3.45$3.18$3.07$2.82$2.71$2.68$2.79$2.49$2.43$2.31$2.25$1.94$1.82
Low Forecast$5.35$5.19$5.07$5.17$4.89$4.82$4.62$4.52$4.34$4.33$4.13$3.67$3.87$3.77$3.55$3.47$3.18$3.24$3.06$2.95$2.71$2.71$2.68$2.79$2.49$2.43$2.31$2.25$1.94$1.82
Surprise %-----------------0.99%1.00%0.99%0.97%0.99%0.97%1.00%0.94%0.85%0.87%1.06%0.97%1.20%

According to 6 Wall Street analysts, MSCI's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $3.29, with a low estimate of $3.18 and a high estimate of $3.43. This represents a 0.24% increase compared to MSCI previous annual EPS of $3.28 (Sep 23).

MSCI Peer Comparison by Price Target

TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
SPGIS&P Global$502.31$512.752.08%Buy
MORNMorningstar$334.88$340.001.53%Buy
MSCIMSCI$597.13$604.551.24%Buy
CMECME Group$229.66$217.06-5.49%Hold
ICEIntercontinental Exchange$157.93$148.41-6.03%Buy
MCOMoody's$468.78$418.50-10.73%Buy
NDAQNasdaq$80.16$71.48-10.83%Buy

MSCI Forecast FAQ

Is MSCI a good buy?

Yes, according to 10 Wall Street analysts, MSCI (MSCI) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 6 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 60.00% of MSCI's total ratings.

What is MSCI's price target?

MSCI (MSCI) average price target is $604.55 with a range of $549 to $700, implying a 1.24% from its last price of $597.13. The data is based on 10 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will MSCI stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for MSCI stock, the company can go up by 1.24% (from the last price of $597.13 to the average price target of $604.55), up by 17.23% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -8.06% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can MSCI stock reach $900?

MSCI's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $604.55 does not support the claim that MSCI can reach $900 in the near future.

What is MSCI's current price target trend?

2 Wall Street analysts forecast a $639.5 price target for MSCI (MSCI) this month, up 7.10% from its last price of $597.13. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 10.47% and increased by 1.73%, respectively.

What are MSCI's analysts' financial forecasts?

MSCI's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $3.41B (high $3.47B, low $3.37B), average EBITDA is $2.02B (high $2.05B, low $1.99B), average net income is $1.51B (high $1.54B, low $1.48B), average SG&A $649.29M (high $660.22M, low $640.59M), and average EPS is $19.17 (high $19.59, low $18.84). MSCI's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $4.12B (high $4.19B, low $4.06B), average EBITDA is $2.43B (high $2.48B, low $2.4B), average net income is $1.67B (high $1.7B, low $1.64B), average SG&A $783.46M (high $796.64M, low $772.95M), and average EPS is $21.15 (high $21.62, low $20.79).

Did the MSCI's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on MSCI's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $2.53B, beating the average analysts forecast of $2.48B by 1.78%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.58B, beating the average prediction of $1.45B by 8.63%. The company's net income was $1.15B, beating the average estimation of $999.84M by 14.88%. Apple's SG&A was $430.17M, missing the average forecast of $474.59M by -9.36%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $14.45, beating the average prediction of $12.71 by 13.65%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Sep 2023), MSCI's revenue was $625.44M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $625.67M by -0.04%. The company's EBITDA was $396.53M, beating the average prediction of $369.86M by 7.21%. MSCI's net income was $259.66M, missing the average estimation of $260.91M by -0.48%. The company's SG&A was $103.41M, missing the average forecast of $119.03M by -13.12%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $3.28, missing the average prediction of $3.31 by -1.03%