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Valued at a market cap of $89.3 billion, Moody's Corporation (MCO) is a leading integrated risk assessment firm. Based in New York, it is best known for providing credit ratings, research, and risk analysis, helping governments, financial institutions, and corporations make better-informed decisions.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are typically classified as “large-cap stocks,” and Moody's fits the label perfectly. By leveraging advanced data, technology, and decades of market experience, the company plays a vital role in enhancing transparency and efficiency across global capital markets.
This risk assessment giant stock has slipped 6.2% from its 52-week high of $531.93, reached on Feb. 14. Shares of MCO have gained 2.4% over the past three months, underperforming the Nasdaq Composite’s ($NASX) 12.5% return during the same time frame.
In the longer term, MCO stock has risen 3.1% over the past 52 weeks, lagging behind NASX's 26.7% uptick over the same time period. Moreover, on a YTD basis, shares of Moody are up 5.4%, compared to NASX’s 12.4% return.
The stock has been trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages since May. However, it has fallen below its 50-day moving average since September.
Moody’s shares rose 1.8% on Jul. 23 after it delivered its Q2 2025 earnings results. Due to strong growth in its analytics segment, its overall revenue advanced 4.5% year-over-year to $1.9 billion. This, combined with robust expansion in adjusted operating margins across both of its reportable segments, helped lift adjusted EPS by 8.5% from the year-ago quarter to $3.56.
Nevertheless, MCO stock has lagged behind its rival, S&P Global Inc. (SPGI). SPGI stock has increased 4.1% over the past 52 weeks and 8% on a YTD basis.
Despite MCO’s underperformance, analysts remain moderately optimistic about its prospects. The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy” from the 24 analysts covering it, and the mean price target of $544.35 suggests a 9.1% premium to its current price levels.
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