Moody’s Corp. (NYSE: MCO) has reported earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) of $2.18 versus $1.86 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 17%. Relative to the consensus estimate of $2.58, this was a shortfall of $-0.40. E.P.S. were $11.32 for the latest four quarters through December 31 versus $8.77 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 29%.
Recent Price Action
On 2/13/25, Moody’s Corp. (NYSE: MCO) stock enjoyed a large increase of 4.4%, closing at $527.48. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 213% of normal accompanied the advance. Relative to the market the stock has been strong over the last nine months and has risen 6.4% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Moody’s has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). This rating combines very contradictory signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Moody’s has a poor Appreciation Score of 28 but a good Power Rating of 81, and the Neutral Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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