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MCO
Moody’s Corporation
$480.79
5.44
(1.14%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 83.273B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 338.984M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Financial ServicesView sector performance | |||||
| Industry: | Financial – Data & Stock ExchangesView industry performance | |||||
| CEO: | Robert Scott Fauber | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 16000 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.moodys.com |
Moody’s Corporation operates as a global leader in risk assessment, divided into two main segments: Moody’s Investors Service and Moody’s Analytics. Moody’s Investors Service is dedicated to issuing credit ratings and providing detailed assessments for a diverse range of debt obligations and the entities that issue them. This encompasses corporate, financial institution, governmental, and structured finance securities across approximately 140 nations. These ratings are made publicly available through press releases, digital media, and real-time financial information systems. Its vast scope includes ratings for thousands of non-financial corporations, financial institutions, public finance issuers, sovereign and sub-sovereign governments, supranational bodies, infrastructure projects, and structured finance deals. The Moody’s Analytics segment develops and provides a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to support the risk management needs of institutional participants in financial markets. This includes subscription-based research, data, and analytical tools such as credit ratings, quantitative credit scores, economic forecasts, business intelligence, commercial real estate data, and specialized training and certification programs. Additionally, this segment offers offshore analytical and research services, along with advanced software solutions for risk management. Originally founded in 1900 and headquartered in New York, New York, the company was known as Dun and Bradstreet Company before officially becoming Moody’s Corporation in September 2000.
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Moody’s Corporation, a heavyweight in the financial services space. If you’re a long-term investor looking to build wealth, you’ve likely come across Moody’s (ticker MCO) as a key player in credit ratings and analytics. Today, we’re diving deep into what makes this company tick, breaking down its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, while sprinkling in some recent developments and financial insights to keep things interesting. Let’s unpack what’s driving Moody’s and whether it deserves…
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5,916,000 | 7,088,000 | 7,718,000 |
| Gross Profit | 3,854,000 | 4,707,000 | 5,260,000 |
| EBITDA | 2,515,000 | 3,334,000 | 3,935,000 |
| Operating Income | 2,221,000 | 2,971,000 | 3,455,000 |
| Net Income | 1,607,000 | 2,058,000 | 2,459,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 14,622,000 | 15,505,000 | 15,830,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 11,146,000 | 11,778,000 | 11,625,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 3,318,000 | 3,565,000 | 4,054,000 |
| Total Debt | 7,415,000 | 7,746,000 | 7,351,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2,130,000 | 2,408,000 | 2,384,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 2,151,000 | 2,838,000 | 2,901,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -271,000 | -317,000 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1,880,000 | 2,521,000 | 2,901,000 |
| Net Income | 1,607,000 | 2,058,000 | 2,462,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | 361,000 | 278,000 | -24,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 10,286,546.779 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 10,771,276.315 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 10,539,724.242 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 6,404,145.540 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 6,773,033.291 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 6,596,818.522 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 4,737,483.028 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 5,029,858.308 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 4,890,192.943 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 2,616,571.725 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 2,739,871.568 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 2,680,972.054 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 27.180 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 27.960 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 26.330 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 7 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 3 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Strong Financial Performance: MCO demonstrates robust revenue growth and consistent net income as per recent income statements, reflecting operational efficiency. Key metrics such as high gross profit margin (TTM) and net profit margin (TTM) indicate a strong ability to convert revenue into profit, positioning the company favorably within the financial services sector.
- Solid Cash Flow Generation: Data from cash flow statements highlights strong net cash provided by operating activities and positive free cash flow (TTM), underscoring MCO's capacity to fund operations, invest in growth, and return value to shareholders through dividends (as evidenced by lastDiv and dividendYieldTTM).
- Market Position and Stability: As a leading player in the credit rating and financial analytics industry (per company profile and sectorName), MCO benefits from a large market cap and a stable beta, indicating lower volatility compared to the broader market, which appeals to risk-averse investors.
- Global Reach and Diversified Revenue: Revenue geo segments data shows diversified income streams across multiple regions, reducing dependency on a single market and enhancing resilience against regional economic downturns.
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Based on current fundamentals and analyst forecasts, MarketSnap estimates MCO intrinsic value between $548.75 – $647.60 per share. This depends on revenue growth, margins, and discount rate.
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What is MCO’s P/E ratio?
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| Open: | 470.15 | Previous Close: | 475.35 | |
| Day Low: | 455.65 | Day High: | 484.74 | |
| Year Low: | 402.28 | Year High: | 546.88 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 477.58 | Price Avg 200: | 468.73 | |
| Volume: | 1.898M | Average Volume: | 853449 |
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