Moody’s Q4 2025 earnings hit $3.64 EPS, beating forecasts as demand for credit‑rating and analytics services rises. The firm projects strong FY 2026 growth, expanding into emerging markets and opening a Riyadh hub to boost its global presence.
Explore how institutional investors’ mixed trades and Moody’s high‑PE valuation are reshaping the credit‑rating firm’s outlook—earnings, SEC filing, and strategy insights.
Stifel upgrades Moody’s to Buy, raising target to $574, citing strong 2026 debt‑issuance and robust revenue from ratings, risk tools, and pricing software.
Moody’s Corp downgraded the US government’s credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing growing budget deficits and a lack of clear path to reducing the deficit, leading to market volatility and increased demand for safe-haven assets.
Moody’s Corporation played a pivotal role in significant financial developments, including downgrading the US government’s credit rating and affirming ratings in Mexico, sparking market reactions and broader implications.
Moody’s Corporation has been highlighted by top investors, including Charles Akre and Warren Buffett, as a promising stock with huge upside potential, reflecting its strong position in the financial sector.