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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 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $550.30, with a high of $620.00 and a low of $480.00. This represents a 22.08% increase from the last price of $450.76.

$350 $410 $470 $530 $590 $650 High: $620 Avg: $550.3 Low: $480 Last Closed Price: $450.76

MCO Stock Rating

Moody's stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 18 Buy (56.25%), 13 Hold (40.62%), 1 Sell (3.12%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 32 1 13 18 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MCO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMoody's22.08%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 5.52%
IndustryFinancial Data & Stock Exchanges Stocks29.77%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts51021
Avg Price Target$538.60$557.30$539.67
Last Closing Price$450.76$450.76$450.76
Upside/Downside19.49%23.64%19.72%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Feb, 264117--22
Jan, 263119--23
Dec, 254109--23
Nov, 254119--24
Oct, 253910-123
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 19, 2026UBS$490.00$442.7810.66%8.71%
Feb 19, 2026David MotemadenEvercore ISI$610.00$448.7535.93%35.33%
Feb 19, 2026BMO Capital$480.00$450.766.49%6.49%
Feb 19, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$540.00$450.7619.80%19.80%
Feb 18, 2026Goldman Sachs$531.00$450.7617.80%17.80%
Feb 09, 2026Goldman Sachs$532.00$452.4917.57%18.02%
Jan 13, 2026Toni KaplanMorgan Stanley$526.00$535.12-1.70%16.69%
Jan 13, 2026Kazuya NishimuraDaiwa$590.00$535.1210.26%30.89%
Jan 08, 2026Evercore ISI$620.00$533.7816.15%37.55%
Jan 05, 2026Shlomo RosenbaumStifel Nicolaus$574.00$498.9815.03%27.34%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 19, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 13, 2026DaiwaOutperformupgrade
Jan 08, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Dec 16, 2025Goldman SachsNeutralBuyupgrade
Oct 23, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 17, 2025Raymond JamesUnderperformMarket Performupgrade
Oct 16, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 01, 2025Seaport GlobalBuyinitialise
Oct 01, 2025Deutsche BankBuyBuyupgrade
Sep 19, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $8 $11 $14 $17 $20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$11.88$7.47$8.77$11.32$13.73---
Avg Forecast$12.37$8.38$10.06$12.39$13.55$15.32$17.37$16.90
High Forecast$12.83$8.73$10.20$12.62$14.37$16.00$18.18$17.68
Low Forecast$11.94$8.02$9.97$12.10$12.71$14.04$16.19$15.88
Surprise %-3.96%-10.86%-12.82%-8.64%1.33%---

Revenue Forecast

$5B $6B $7B $8B $9B $10B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$6.22B$5.47B$5.92B$7.09B$7.72B---
Avg Forecast$6.18B$5.43B$5.92B$7.10B$7.55B$8.17B$8.84B$8.74B
High Forecast$6.36B$5.61B$5.94B$7.14B$7.84B$8.18B$8.90B$9.05B
Low Forecast$6.02B$5.25B$5.90B$7.08B$7.22B$8.15B$8.77B$8.33B
Surprise %0.55%0.62%-0.10%-0.20%2.16%---

Net Income Forecast

$1B $2B $2B $3B $3B $4B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.21B$1.37B$1.61B$2.06B$2.46B---
Avg Forecast$1.82B$1.81B$1.61B$2.27B$2.49B$2.76B$3.16B$3.11B
High Forecast$2.18B$2.17B$1.93B$2.32B$2.64B$2.94B$3.35B$3.25B
Low Forecast$1.45B$1.45B$1.29B$2.23B$2.34B$2.58B$2.98B$2.92B
Surprise %21.89%-24.02%--9.54%-1.29%---

MCO Forecast FAQ

Is Moody's stock a buy?

Moody's stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 18 Buy, 13 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 32 Wall Street analysts, averages $550.3 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $480 at the low end to $620 at the high end, suggesting a potential 22.08% change from the previous closing price of $450.76.

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

Moody's's stock forecast shows a 22.08% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (5.52%) and underperforming the financial data & stock exchanges stocks industry (29.77%).

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

  • February 2026: 18.18% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 31.82% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 13.04% Strong Buy, 47.83% Buy, 39.13% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 17.39% Strong Buy, 43.48% Buy, 39.13% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Moody's’s EPS forecast?

Moody's's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $15.32, marking a 11.58% increase from the reported $13.73 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $8.17B, reflecting a 5.83% increase from the reported $7.72B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $8.84B, 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 2026 stands at $2.76B, representing an 12.40% increase from the reported $2.46B in 2025. Projections indicate $3.16B in 2027, and $3.11B in 2028.