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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 31 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $508.00, with a high of $528.00 and a low of $456.00. This represents a 7.24% increase from the last price of $473.72.

$350 $390 $430 $470 $510 $550 High: $528 Avg: $508 Low: $456 Last Closed Price: $473.72

MCO Stock Rating

Moody's stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 14 Buy (45.16%), 15 Hold (48.39%), 2 Sell (6.45%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 31 0 2 15 14 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MCO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMoody's7.24%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 6.85%
IndustryFinancial Data & Stock Exchanges Stocks15.85%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts339
Avg Price Target$525.33$525.33$512.89
Last Closing Price$473.72$473.72$473.72
Upside/Downside10.89%10.89%8.27%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 253910-123
Sep, 253910-123
Aug, 253910-123
Jul, 2531011-125
Jun, 2531011-125
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 09, 2025Morgan Stanley$520.00$490.096.10%9.77%
Oct 01, 2025Seaport Global$528.00$476.4810.81%11.46%
Oct 01, 2025Faiza AlwyDeutsche Bank$528.00$476.4810.81%11.46%
Apr 23, 2025Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital$456.00$430.775.86%-3.74%
Apr 04, 2025Barclays$520.00$402.4329.22%9.77%
Jan 03, 2025Owen LauOppenheimer$545.00$476.2714.43%15.05%
Oct 23, 2024Owen LauOppenheimer$543.00$467.7316.09%14.62%
Oct 23, 2024Jeffrey MeulerRobert W. Baird$512.00$467.739.46%8.08%
Oct 15, 2024Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital$464.00$479.44-3.22%-2.05%
Oct 03, 2024Owen LauOppenheimer$536.00$470.1914.00%13.15%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 01, 2025Seaport GlobalBuyinitialise
Oct 01, 2025Deutsche BankBuyBuyupgrade
Sep 19, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 23, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
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

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$11.32----
Avg Forecast$10.18$12.37$8.38$10.06$12.39$13.55$15.32$17.37$16.90
High Forecast$10.56$12.83$8.73$10.20$12.62$14.37$16.00$18.18$17.68
Low Forecast$9.83$11.94$8.02$9.97$12.10$12.71$14.04$16.19$15.88
Surprise %-6.88%-3.96%-10.86%-12.82%-8.64%----

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$7.09B----
Avg Forecast$5.31B$6.18B$5.43B$5.92B$7.10B$7.55B$8.17B$8.84B$8.74B
High Forecast$5.46B$6.36B$5.61B$5.94B$7.14B$7.84B$8.18B$8.90B$9.05B
Low Forecast$5.17B$6.02B$5.25B$5.90B$7.08B$7.22B$8.15B$8.77B$8.33B
Surprise %1.17%0.55%0.62%-0.10%-0.20%----

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$2.06B----
Avg Forecast$1.41B$1.82B$1.81B$1.61B$2.27B$2.49B$2.76B$3.16B$3.11B
High Forecast$1.70B$2.18B$2.17B$1.93B$2.32B$2.64B$2.94B$3.35B$3.25B
Low Forecast$1.13B$1.45B$1.45B$1.29B$2.23B$2.34B$2.58B$2.98B$2.92B
Surprise %25.68%21.89%-24.02%--9.54%----

MCO Forecast FAQ

Is Moody's stock a buy?

Moody's stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 15 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Moody's is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Moody's's price target?

Moody's's price target, set by 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $508 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $456 at the low end to $528 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.24% change from the previous closing price of $473.72.

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

Moody's's stock forecast shows a 7.24% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (6.85%) and underperforming the financial data & stock exchanges stocks industry (15.85%).

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

  • October 2025: 13.04% Strong Buy, 39.13% Buy, 43.48% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.35% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 13.04% Strong Buy, 39.13% Buy, 43.48% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.35% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 13.04% Strong Buy, 39.13% Buy, 43.48% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.35% Strong Sell.

What is Moody's’s EPS forecast?

Moody's's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $13.55, marking a 19.70% increase from the reported $11.32 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $15.32 in 2026, $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 2025 is $7.55B, reflecting a 6.59% increase from the reported $7.09B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $8.17B, followed by $8.84B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $2.49B, representing an 21.05% increase from the reported $2.06B in 2024. Projections indicate $2.76B in 2026, $3.16B in 2027, and $3.11B in 2028.