Moody's Corporation (MCO) is currently trading at $468.70. Based on 21 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $561.90, implying a 19.9% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

No firm-level price target raises or cuts for MCO are recorded in the past 30 days. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 8 target raises and 0 target cuts for MCO.

MCO

Moody's Corporation

FinancialsOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$468.70

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$496.00$610.00
Current $468.70
Median: $573.50Mean: $561.88Current: $468.70

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • MizuhoJul 27, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $521.00 → $530.00

  • BairdJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $557.00 → $572.00

  • Wells FargoJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $590.00 → $597.00

  • JP MorganJul 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $530.00 → $600.00

  • JefferiesJul 17, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $610.00

  • BarclaysJul 10, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $550.00 → $575.00

  • Morgan StanleyJul 7, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $491.00 → $496.00

  • BMO CapitalJul 7, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $489.00 → $515.00

  • MizuhoApr 28, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $524.00 → $521.00

  • Wells FargoApr 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $560.00 → $590.00

  • Wells FargoApr 13, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $660.00 → $560.00

  • Morgan StanleyApr 7, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $526.00 → $489.00

  • MizuhoFeb 24, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $550.00 → $524.00

  • BarclaysFeb 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $580.00 → $550.00

  • UBSFeb 19, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $515.00 → $490.00

  • JP MorganFeb 19, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $600.00 → $560.00

  • StifelFeb 19, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $574.00 → $540.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupFeb 19, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $620.00 → $610.00

  • Goldman SachsFeb 9, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $603.00 → $532.00

  • Wells FargoJan 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $620.00 → $660.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$561.90

Based on 21 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (18)Hold (6)Sell (0)

Upside

+19.89%

Market Cap

$81.17B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Oct 21, 2026D-25
P/E Ratio (TTM)30.12
Forward P/E24.77
P/B Ratio26.83
Dividend Yield0.88%
Return on Equity (ROE)76.93%
Operating Margin49.47%
Debt to Equity240.68
Beta (Volatility)1.33
52 Week Range$402.28 - $546.88
LowCurrent: $468.70High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
9/1/2026FAUBER ROBERTChief Executive OfficerSale at price 501.89 per share.1,467
8/3/2026FAUBER ROBERTChief Executive OfficerSale at price 484.30 per share.1,467
7/1/2026STEELE RICHARD GGeneral CounselSale at price 455.49 per share.157
7/1/2026FAUBER ROBERTChief Executive OfficerSale at price 455.49 per share.1,467
6/1/2026STEELE RICHARD GGeneral CounselSale at price 453.67 per share.158
6/1/2026FAUBER ROBERTChief Executive OfficerSale at price 453.67 per share.1,467
5/1/2026STEELE RICHARD GGeneral CounselSale at price 466.39 per share.158
5/1/2026FAUBER ROBERTChief Executive OfficerSale at price 466.39 per share.1,467
4/1/2026STEELE RICHARD GGeneral CounselSale at price 437.77 per share.158
4/1/2026FAUBER ROBERTChief Executive OfficerSale at price 437.77 per share.1,467

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for MCO?

A. The current target price for Moody's Corporation is $561.90, which implies a 19.9% upside from the current price of $468.70. This is based on the consensus of 21 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for MCO?

A. Currently, there are 5 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying MCO stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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