Rating Change
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) on October 07, 2026.
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Morgan Stanley Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on Moody's Corporation (MCO)
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) on October 07, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) · reiterate
- Firm
- Morgan Stanley
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $449.63
- Market capitalization
- $87.3B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Moody's Corporation (MCO) on October 7, 2026, suggesting neutral near-term performance expectations.
- MCO trades at $449.63 with an $87.3 billion market cap but has declined 11.2% over the past 52 weeks.
- Among the 10 most recent analyst ratings, 5 are Buy and 5 are Hold with no Sell ratings, indicating mixed sentiment on the stock.
- Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions and have mixed predictive power on their own.
Market Context
Moody's Corporation operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $449.63 with a market capitalization of $87.3B. The stock has declined 11.2% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Morgan Stanley provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Moody's Corporation.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Moody's Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Mizuho | Neutral | N/A |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | N/A |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Baird | Outperform | N/A |
| Jul 20, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View MCO Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for MCO?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Morgan Stanley reflects the analyst's outlook on Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the MCO forecast page.
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