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Moody's

Moody's Corp. engages in the provision of credit ratings, research, tools and analysis to the global capital markets. It operates through the following segments: Moody's Investors Service (MIS) and Moody's Analytics (MA). The MIS segment is a credit rating agency, which publishes credit ratings on debt obligations and the entities, including various corporate and governmental obligations, structured finance securities and commercial paper programs. The MA segment develops products and services, which support financial analysis and risk management activities of institutional participants in global financial markets. The company was founded by John Moody in 1900 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Moody's reports strong 2022 performance and growth opportunities ahead

Moody's delivered strong financial performance in 2022, with revenue growth, margin expansion, and strategic investments driving long-term growth prospects.
While facing challenges in the MIS segment, Moody's remains resilient and focused on cost-saving initiatives to navigate market conditions and drive profitability.
Opportunities lie in sustained revenue growth, margin expansion, and innovation in product offerings, positioning Moody's for continued success in the financial services industry.
Overall, Moody's outlook for 2023 is positive, with expectations of revenue growth, margin improvement, and a commitment to enhancing shareholder value through capital allocation strategies.

Moody's reports solid Q1 performance amidst banking sector challenges

Moody's Q1 2023 performance highlighted strong ARR growth, operational efficiency improvements, and increased demand for insights. While facing challenges in the banking sector and currency fluctuations, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in leveraged finance, ESG integration, and pricing strategies.

Moody's posts strong Q2 results, focuses on AI and growth

Moody's reported strong Q2 performance with revenue growth in key segments, highlighting investments in AI and sustainable finance. The company faces challenges in structured finance and margin outlook for MIS but sees opportunities in AI-driven growth and expanding margins. Moody's competitive edge lies in its comprehensive risk operating system and cloud-based solutions.

Moody's reports robust Q3 results, eyes private credit market growth

Moody's Q3 performance reflects strong revenue growth and strategic initiatives driving market leadership. While facing challenges from external factors, the company is leveraging opportunities in private credit and ESG services to fuel future growth.

Moody's reports robust 2023 performance, eyes growth in GenAI

Moody's had a strong 2023 performance with growth in revenue and adjusted diluted EPS. They are investing in GenAI and technology for future growth opportunities.
Despite challenges in commercial real estate and sales cycles, Moody's is well-positioned with diversified revenue streams. They see opportunities in banking risk assessment and structured finance growth.
Overall, Moody's is focused on accelerating investments in innovation while maintaining margin targets. They anticipate growth in investment-grade issuance and structured finance, with a strong outlook for 2024.

Moody's reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes AI solutions for growth

Moody's Q1 2024 earnings reflect strong revenue growth and a positive outlook despite external uncertainties. The company's focus on innovation, AI solutions, and transitioning to recurring revenue models positions it well for future growth.

Moody's reports robust Q2 results, eyes innovation for future growth

Moody's Q2 2024 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, particularly in revenue growth and operating margins. While facing challenges in the buying environment and potential headwinds, Moody's emphasized opportunities in innovation and strategic partnerships for future growth.

Moody's reports impressive Q3 results and eyes growth opportunities

Moody's Q3 performance reflects a strong financial position with positive outlook metrics and a focus on strategic growth drivers. The company's success in both the rating business and Moody's Analytics, along with a clear vision for future opportunities, bodes well for continued success.

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Moody's Corp. engages in the provision of credit ratings, research, tools and analysis to the global capital markets. It operates through the Moody's Investors Service (MIS) and Moody's Analytics (MA) segments. The MIS segment is a credit rating agency, which publishes credit ratings on debt obligations and the entities, including various corporate and governmental obligations, structured finance securities, and commercial paper programs. The MA segment develops products and services, which support financial analysis and risk management activities of institutional participants in global financial markets. The company was founded by John Moody in 1909 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the second straight year, Moody's Analytics has won five categories in the InsuranceERM Awards.

Moody's Analytics Wins Five InsuranceERM Awards

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Managing their balance sheets effectively in turn allows our customers to view risk more holistically, leading to better business decisions.

Moody's Analytics Earns Category Leader in All Four Chartis ALM Report Quadrants

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General insurance company RSA has signed up to the Moody's Analytics Discount Curve Service for IFRS 17.

RSA Signs Up to Moody's Analytics Discount Curve Service for IFRS 17

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Moody's credit ratings provide so much value to issuers that the company has been able to raise prices over inflation, which has grown its operating margins.

Buying Opportunity In Moody's Due To Tough Comps, Rising Rates

Moody's Corp (MCO) CEO Rob Fauber on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO) said on Friday that its profit in the fiscal fourth quarter came in lower than expected. Its revenue, however, topped experts' forecast in Q4.

Moody's says its revenue gained 4.6% in the fiscal fourth quarter

Rise in operating expenses and subdued bond issuance volumes hurt Moody's (MCO) Q4 earnings.

Moody's (MCO) Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Moody's (MCO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -3.05% and 5.89%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Moody's (MCO) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates

Shares of Moody's (NYSE:MCO) fell 0.1% in pre-market trading after the company reported Q4 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share decreased 4.50% over the past year to $1.91, which missed the estimate of $1.97.

Moody's: Q4 Earnings Insights

Shares of Moody's Corp. gained 0.5% in premarket trading Friday, after the risk assessment company reported a fourth-quarter profit that missed expectations, but revenue that rose above forecasts while providing an upbeat outlook. Net income fell to $314 million, or $1.66 a share, from $359 million, or $1.88 a share, in the year-ago period.

Moody's stock gains after profit misses, but revenue rises above forecasts

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020, and provided its outlook for full year 2021. "MIS had another strong quarter with a favorable issuance mix from leveraged loans and infrequent bank issuers. Our MA team delivered growth by staying close to the customer, driving subscription sales and high retention,” said Robert Fauber, President and Chief Executive Officer of Moody's. “As managing risk becomes more comp

Moody's Corporation Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020; Sets Outlook for Full Year 2021

Moody's (NYSE:MCO) unveils its next round of earnings this Friday, February 12. Get prepared with Benzinga's ultimate preview for Moody's's Q4 earnings.

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Weak global bond issuance volume and higher operating expenses are expected to have hurt Moody's (MCO) Q4 earnings.

Soft Bond Issuance Volume to Hurt Moody's (MCO) Q4 Earnings

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cortera, a leading provider of North American credit data and workflow solutions. The acquisition enhances Moody's integrated risk assessment capabilities and significantly extends coverage in the small and medium enterprise (SME) segment. Cortera maintains one of the most comprehensive databases of credit information, featuring data and analytics on over 36 milli

Moody's to Acquire Cortera, a Leader in Credit Data and Insights

Moody's (MCO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Moody's (MCO) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Analytics has won Buy-Side ALM Product of the Year at the 2021 Risk Markets Technology Awards for our PFaroe DB solution.

Moody's Analytics PFaroe™ DB Solution Wins Buy-Side ALM Product of the Year for Fourth Straight Year

Moody's (MCO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Can Moody's (MCO) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced that it has received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), marking ten consecutive years that the company has earned a top ranking. The CEI, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, has also designated Moody's as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. “I'm very proud that Moody's has

Moody's Earns Top HRC Corporate Equality Score for Tenth Consecutive Year

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today announced the launch of Moody's DataHub, a new cloud-based analytical platform that integrates data from across Moody's, including its affiliates. Moody's DataHub enables financial and risk decision-makers to explore, analyze and consume a wide range of relevant information seamlessly and efficiently. “With Moody's DataHub, we are bringing our vast assets together to support today's data science and analytic needs,” said Stephen Tu

Moody's Launches DataHub, Collating Billions of Data Points for Decision-Makers to Explore and Analyze

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today announced that it has been named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the second consecutive year. Moody's was recognized for its investments in workplace gender-equality and in the communities in which it operates. “Supporting women in the workplace is a business imperative for Moody's,” said DK Bartley, Chief Diversity Officer, Moody's Corporation. “We are proud of the ongoing success of our work to elevate gender-equ

Moody's Again Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has named Christine Elliott as Managing Director-Global Head of Communications and Branding. Ms. Elliott will be responsible for Moody's corporate and internal communications, media outreach, digital and social media content, and branding to deliver a clear, consistent message to internal and external stakeholders. “Clear, consistent communication is vital to Moody's role as a global integrated risk assessment fir

Moody's Names Christine Elliott as Head of Global Communications and Branding

The acquisition of Catylist will significantly enhance and expand Moody's (MCO) commercial real estate solutions providing capabilities.

Moody's (MCO) Buys Catylist to Strengthen CRE Capabilities

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has acquired Catylist, Inc., a provider of commercial real estate (CRE) solutions for brokers. The acquisition advances Moody's Analytics (MA) CRE platform, substantially enhancing its coverage of property-level data and expanding its range of analytical solutions to the broker market. “Catylist offers deep insights into CRE markets through its impressive scope and coverage, intuitive user interface, and innovativ

Moody's Acquires Catylist, Inc., Advancing its Commercial Real Estate Capabilities

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that Lloyd W. Howell, Jr. has been elected to the company's Board, effective March 15, 2021. Mr. Howell will join the Board's Audit, Compensation & Human Resources and Governance & Nominating Committees. With the election of Mr. Howell, Moody's Board will consist of 11 directors. “Lloyd's financial expertise and extensive experience working with government and commercial clients will bring invaluable perspective t

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