

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Moody's (MCO) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Moody's Q2 earnings beat estimates as revenues rise 15%, fueled by higher issuances and steady analytics demand despite rising expenses.

Moody's (MCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.68 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.56 per share a year ago.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced results for the second quarter 2026 and updated select metrics within its outlook for full year 2026. The Earnings Release and other earnings materials can be found on the Moody's IR website at ir.moodys.com. In addition, the Earnings Release will be furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Form 8-K and will be available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Teleconference Details: Date and Time July.

Andra AP fonden boosted its holdings in shares of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) by 445.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 31,639 shares of the business services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 25,839

MCO's Q2 results may reflect strong global bond issuance, with investment-grade, high-yield and structured finance activity supporting revenue growth.

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Moody's (MCO), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended June 2026.

The credit ratings giant is growing, but it looks historically expensive.
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