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MCO today

$514.22-$0.71 (-0.14%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (confirmed)

4 hourBullish

1 hourDescending Triangle

15 minLeaning Bearish

5 minConsolidating

Daily trend turns down below $455.65

Key levels

Resistance$533.00

Resistance$519.54

Support$494.36

Support$476.79

Latest news & SEC filings

SEC FilingMoodys Corp filed an insider trading report (Form 4)

ProductChainlink and Moody's finish pilot on sharing credit scores across blockchains

DealMoody's seeks to sell senior debt priced in euros

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About Moody's

Moody's is a global risk assessment firm operating through two segments. Moody's Investors Service provides credit ratings, research, and risk analysis on debt obligations and the entities that issue them, serving issuers and investors worldwide. Moody's Analytics supplies data, research, and cloud-based analytical tools for banking, insurance, and compliance workflows, used by financial institutions, corporations, and governments.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 18, 2026.

NYSE · Industrials

MOODYS CORP /DE/ (MCO)

$514.22-0.71 (-0.14%)
WATCHLISTGrade: B+Risk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
458.8476.2493.5510.9514.22Oct 12Oct 20Oct 28Nov 5
High520.00
Low511.56
Open518.32
Volume32K
Avg Vol855K
VWAP515.20
30d High528.34
30d Low441.36
30d Chg+16.51%

What Is the Price Target for MCO?

SEPT Low Target

$480.00

SEPT Mid Target

$563.50

SEPT High Target

$610.00

Analyst Consensus

$563.50

Current: $514.93Upside: +9.4%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is MCO a Buy or Sell Right Now?

72
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Oct 21▲ UpEarnings3 articles
Moody's reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.14 per share and revenue of $2.023 billion, both missing analyst estimates of $4.26 per share and $2.077 billion, while its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance midpoint also came in below consensus. Despite the bearish earnings news, the stock closed at $481.04, up 2.99% on the day, trading in a wide range between $455.65 and $484.74 on volume of 1,327,400. The company also filed a Form 8-K regarding a major event, though details were not specified. The positive price action contrasts with the negative earnings headlines, suggesting the market may have already priced in the miss or is focusing on other factors.
Critical news
Oct 21HIGHEarnings: decline/miss

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 8.9% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.

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Is MCO Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

OVERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$448.87

50

Moat Score

NARROW

8/9

Piotroski Score

7.7

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with MCO?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 7 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

2 buys / 4 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Fauber Robertdirector officerBuy662$115KNov 9, 2026
Fauber Robertdirector officerBuy1,081$232KNov 9, 2026
Fauber Robertdirector officerSale1,743$890KNov 9, 2026
Phillips Jason DofficerSale95$49KNov 5, 2026
West Michael LofficerSale195$103KNov 4, 2026
Phillips Jason DofficerSale195$99KNov 2, 2026
West Michael LofficerSale185$94KNov 2, 2026
Demmings KeithdirectorBuy458-Nov 2, 2026
West Michael LofficerSale200$97KOct 29, 2026
West Michael LofficerBuy2,926$1.1MOct 29, 2026

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MCO Growth Story

Revenue YoY

8.9%

3yr Revenue CAGR

12.2%

EPS Growth YoY

21.4%

FCF Growth YoY

2.1%

Revenue Trend

STABLE

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
14:46:44$514.601,294$$666KSELL
21:28:26$514.932,322$$1.2MBUY
21:00:41$514.932,082$$1.1MBUY
21:00:41$514.931,313$$676KBUY
21:00:41$514.931,410$$726KBUY

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MCO — frequently asked questions

What is MCO stock price today?

MOODYS CORP /DE/ (MCO) is at $514.22, down 0.14% (-$0.71) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

Why is MCO stock moving today?

Latest MCO news — Nov 10, 2026: Moodys Corp filed an insider trading report (Form 4) · Nov 10, 2026: Chainlink and Moody's finish pilot on sharing credit scores across blockchains

Why did MCO stock move on Oct 21, 2026?

Moody's reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.14 per share and revenue of $2.023 billion, both missing analyst estimates of $4.26 per share and $2.077 billion, while its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance midpoint also came in below consensus. Despite the bearish earnings news, the stock closed at $481.04, up 2.99% on the day, trading in a wide range between $455.65 and $484.74 on volume of 1,327,400.

What is the MCO price target?

The average analyst price target for MCO is $563.50, ranging from $480 to $610, based on 12 analysts.

What do analysts rate MCO?

Analyst ratings for MCO: 4 Buy, 14 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did MCO beat earnings?

MCO last reported on Oct 21, 2026: EPS $4.14 vs $4.25 expected — a miss of 2.6%.

What is MCO's P/E ratio?

MCO trades at a P/E of 31.1 vs a Industrials average of 25.4.

Does MCO pay a dividend?

Yes. MCO's dividend yield is 0.77%.

How much debt does MCO have?

MOODYS CORP /DE/ reported $6.9B of debt and $1.5B of cash (Sep 30, 2026).

What are MCO support and resistance levels?

Support: $494.36, $476.79, $455.65. Resistance: $519.54, $533.00, $546.88.

What are insiders doing with MCO?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 7 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on MCO?

Nov 10, 2026: Moodys Corp filed an insider trading report (Form 4) · Nov 10, 2026: Chainlink and Moody's finish pilot on sharing credit scores across blockchains · Nov 9, 2026: Moody's seeks to sell senior debt priced in euros