Moody's Corporation
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $85.04B
- P/E (TTM)
- 30.43
- Forward P/E
- 23.86
- Dividend yield
- 0.82%
- 52-week range
- $402.28$546.88
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 873.87K
Moody's (MCO) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $477.99 - $492.43 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $546.88 |
| 52-Week Low | $402.28 |
| Open | $486.00 |
| Volume (last close) | 794.23K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 873.87K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 8.16B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 2.79B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 3.15B |
| EPS (TTM) | $15.70 |
| Profit Margin | 34.25% |
| Operating Margin | 45.10% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 92.40% |
| Debt to Equity | 2.49 |
| Annual Dividend | $4.03 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% |
| Payout Ratio | 25.67% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Nov 20, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 85.04B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 175.90M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 30.43 |
| Forward P/E | 23.86 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 10.42 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 28.11 |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.11 |
| 50-Day MA | $477.58 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $468.73 |
| 1-Year Change | +2.45% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Moody's at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Moody's (MCO) has a market capitalization of $85.04B. The stock trades at 30.4× trailing earnings, 23.9× forward earnings and 10.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $2.79B on revenue of $8.16B (a 34.3% profit margin) and generated $3.15B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 11.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $1.47B in cash and securities against $7.52B of debt, a net debt position of $6.05B.
Moody's pays dividends totaling $4.03 per share a year, a 0.82% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 26% payout ratio and 16 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 2.5% over the past year. At $483.45 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $402.28 to $546.88, above its 200-day moving average of $468.73.
Based on 16 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $555.07, 14.8% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moody's
What is the current stock price for MCO?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, MCO stock trades at $483.45. The 52-week range is $402.28–$546.88, with a day range of $477.99–$492.43.
What is the P/E ratio for MCO?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Moody's's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 30.4, meaning investors pay $30.4 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 23.9, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Moody's operates in the Financials sector.
Does MCO pay dividends?
Yes, Moody's pays a 0.82% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($4.03 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 25.7%. The next ex-dividend date is November 20, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for MCO?
Based on ratings from 16 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for MCO is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $555.07, a 14.8% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $483.45.
What is the market cap of MCO?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Moody's's market capitalization is $85.04B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Moody's operates in the Financials sector within the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry.