Moody's stock gains 1.00 percent as earnings beat estimates

Moody's stock (MCO) stood at USD 473.93 on the NYSE on September 23, 2026, up 1.00 percent from the prior session. The price remained below the 52-week high of USD 546.88, leaving valuation and earnings execution as the central market questions.

Revenue reached USD 2.19 billion

Moody's second quarter revenue reached USD 2.19 billion, an increase of 15.1 percent from the same quarter a year earlier, according to MarketBeat. That growth gives the stock a measurable operating foundation after its July 2026 results.

Adjusted earnings per share were USD 4.68 in the quarter, exceeding the USD 4.26 consensus estimate by USD 0.42, while prior-year earnings per share were USD 3.56. The comparison shows that the earnings beat was not limited to revenue expansion.

Guidance sets the next benchmark

Moody's fiscal 2026 guidance calls for earnings per share of USD 16.50 to USD 17.00, as reported by MarketBeat. The range gives investors a concrete benchmark for judging whether second quarter momentum carries into the rest of the year.

Moody's operates through credit ratings and analytics businesses, serving customers with risk data, research and decision tools. Its financial profile combines recurring data activity with ratings exposure, so revenue growth and margin conversion remain closely linked to the investment case.

Stock stays below its yearly high

Moody's stock was trading at USD 473.93 on the NYSE on September 23, 2026. The 1.00 percent daily gain and the gap to the USD 546.88 52-week high place the latest earnings comparison alongside a still unsettled share-price trend.