Moodys (MCO) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $483.69, +4.52% vs the prior close of $462.77.
- Volume 1.05M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average.
- New SEC filings: 8-K/A (Oct 15, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
MCO jumps 4.5% to $483.69, a 1-month high. Closed at $483.69, +4.52% vs the prior close of $462.77. Day range $466.86–$486.33, opened at $468.75.
MCO daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — MCO jumps 4.5% to $483.69, a 1-month high
- Closed at $483.69, +4.52% vs the prior close of $462.77. Day range $466.86–$486.33, opened at $468.75.
- Volume was 1.05M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 745.85K.
- Price is +1.3% vs its 50-day average ($477.32) and +3.1% vs its 200-day average ($469.15).
- 52-week range $402.28–$546.88; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 11.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — MCO ends flat (-0.3%) to $462.77
- Closed at $462.77, -0.29% vs the prior close of $464.13. Day range $458.86–$465.49, opened at $460.06.
- Volume was 829.20K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 740.10K.
- Price is -3.1% vs its 50-day average ($477.33) and -1.4% vs its 200-day average ($469.33).
- 52-week range $402.28–$546.88; today's close sits at 42% of that range, 15.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — MCO dips 1.4% to $464.13
- Closed at $464.13, -1.35% vs the prior close of $470.50. Day range $463.84–$476.79, opened at $473.21.
- Volume was 628.60K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 741.53K.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($477.75) and -1.2% vs its 200-day average ($469.61).
- 52-week range $402.28–$546.88; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 15.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — MCO rises 1.4% to $470.50, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $470.50, +1.35% vs the prior close of $464.23. Day range $466.83–$471.80, opened at $466.83.
- Volume was 573.10K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 746.94K.
- Price is -1.6% vs its 50-day average ($478.13) and +0.1% vs its 200-day average ($469.88).
- 52-week range $402.28–$546.88; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 14.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — MCO rises 1.2% to $464.23
- Closed at $464.23, +1.21% vs the prior close of $458.69. Day range $459.74–$464.57, opened at $460.45.
- Volume was 588.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 751.64K.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($478.29) and -1.2% vs its 200-day average ($470.10).
- 52-week range $402.28–$546.88; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 15.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — MCO rises 2.0% to $458.69
- Closed at $458.69, +2.01% vs the prior close of $449.63. Day range $448.59–$459.05, opened at $449.20.
- Volume was 526.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 759.87K.
- Price is -4.2% vs its 50-day average ($478.65) and -2.5% vs its 200-day average ($470.33).
- 52-week range $402.28–$546.88; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 16.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — MCO dips 0.6% to $449.63
- Closed at $449.63, -0.59% vs the prior close of $452.32. Day range $443.40–$451.53, opened at $449.13.
- Volume was 633.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 767.42K.
- Price is -6.2% vs its 50-day average ($479.14) and -4.4% vs its 200-day average ($470.55).
- 52-week range $402.28–$546.88; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 17.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — MCO rises 0.9% to $452.32
- Closed at $452.32, +0.93% vs the prior close of $448.15. Day range $450.00–$454.94, opened at $451.24.
- Volume was 583.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 773.86K.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($479.83) and -3.9% vs its 200-day average ($470.79).
- 52-week range $402.28–$546.88; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 17.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — MCO rises 1.5% to $448.15
- Closed at $448.15, +1.54% vs the prior close of $441.36. Day range $439.00–$448.52, opened at $442.22.
- Volume was 943.80K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 773.69K.
- Price is -6.7% vs its 50-day average ($480.51) and -4.9% vs its 200-day average ($471.03).
- 52-week range $402.28–$546.88; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 18.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — MCO dips 1.3% to $441.36, a 3-month low on 2.1x normal volume
- Closed at $441.36, -1.34% vs the prior close of $447.36. Day range $438.01–$448.52, opened at $447.19.
- Volume was 1.61M shares, 2.1x its 50-day average of 762.49K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -8.2% vs its 50-day average ($480.97) and -6.3% vs its 200-day average ($471.25).
- 52-week range $402.28–$546.88; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 19.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
MCO latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about MCO in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 15, 2026 · 8-K/A — Amended current report
Amended current report
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Phillips Jason D had withheld for taxes 21 shares at $450.80 (≈$9.63K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 2,088
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Fauber Robert sold 300 shares at $455.00 (≈$136.50K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 51,364
- Fauber Robert converted options/RSUs into 51 shares at $113.34 (≈$5.78K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 51,415
- Fauber Robert converted options/RSUs into 572 shares at $167.50 (≈$95.81K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 51,987
- Fauber Robert sold 623 shares at $455.00 (≈$283.46K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 51,364
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 1, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 8, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 8, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 12, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 24, 2026 · S-8 — Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Jul 23, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $2.19B (prior year $1.90B) (+15.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $878.00M (prior year $578.00M) (+51.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $5.03 (prior year $3.21) (+56.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 22, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 25, 2026 · 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Things to know before you trade MCO
- Last results release: Jul 22, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 22, 2026, Feb 18, 2026, Oct 22, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 21, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.23% (largest 4.5%).
- Liquidity: about 853.04K shares (≈$412.61M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $483.69 vs a range of $402.28–$546.88 (56% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 14, 2026 ($1.03/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Robert Fauber sold 300 shares on Sep 1, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 12, 2026; 10-Q Jul 23, 2026; 8-K Jul 22, 2026.
- Share count: 173.20M shares outstanding (Jun 30, 2026), -3.5% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies.
MCO market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 468.75 | 486.33 | 466.86 | 483.69 | 1.05M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 460.06 | 465.49 | 458.86 | 462.77 | 829.20K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 473.21 | 476.79 | 463.84 | 464.13 | 628.60K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 466.83 | 471.80 | 466.83 | 470.50 | 573.10K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 460.45 | 464.57 | 459.74 | 464.23 | 588.30K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 449.20 | 459.05 | 448.59 | 458.69 | 526.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 449.13 | 451.53 | 443.40 | 449.63 | 633.40K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 451.24 | 454.94 | 450.00 | 452.32 | 583.30K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 442.22 | 448.52 | 439.00 | 448.15 | 943.80K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 447.19 | 448.52 | 438.01 | 441.36 | 1.61M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 455.00 | 460.00 | 441.59 | 447.36 | 1.59M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 454.65 | 458.94 | 453.26 | 454.13 | 1.04M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 456.35 | 458.65 | 450.53 | 454.82 | 848.70K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 462.88 | 464.13 | 457.98 | 460.08 | 751.90K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 466.37 | 469.61 | 461.53 | 468.70 | 651.10K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 473.28 | 479.09 | 463.89 | 467.35 | 577.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 468.00 | 478.00 | 467.24 | 473.85 | 789.60K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 471.17 | 475.00 | 466.55 | 469.25 | 761.70K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 472.87 | 474.15 | 466.39 | 467.22 | 685.10K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 460.00 | 470.99 | 456.97 | 468.59 | 1.41M |
About Moodys
Moodys (MCO) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies”. Its business address is in NEW YORK, NY. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1059556.
MCO board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge A. Bermudez | Director | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Sumit Dhawan | Director | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Therese Esperdy | Director | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Vincent A Forlenza | Director | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Robert Fauber | President and CEO | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Jose Minaya | Director | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Lisa P Sawicki | Director | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Leslie Seidman | Director | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Zig Serafin | Director | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Saun Bruce Van | Director | Sep 8, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Fauber | President and CEO | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Noemie Clemence Heuland | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Christina Kosmowski | CEO, Moody's Analytics | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Jason D Phillips | Chief Acctg Off & Controller | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Richard G Steele | SVP - General Counsel | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Michael L West | President, Moody's Investors | Mar 5, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Robert Fauber | Sale | 300 | $501.89 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Robert Fauber | Sale | 1,167 | $501.89 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Robert Fauber | Sale | 1,167 | $484.30 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Robert Fauber | Sale | 300 | $484.30 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Robert Fauber | Sale | 1,167 | $455.49 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Robert Fauber | Sale | 300 | $455.49 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Richard G Steele | Sale | 157 | $455.49 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Richard G Steele | Sale | 158 | $453.67 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Robert Fauber | Sale | 300 | $453.67 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Robert Fauber | Sale | 1,167 | $453.67 |
| May 1, 2026 | Richard G Steele | Sale | 158 | $466.39 |
| May 1, 2026 | Robert Fauber | Sale | 1,167 | $466.39 |
| May 1, 2026 | Robert Fauber | Sale | 300 | $466.39 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Richard G Steele | Sale | 34 | $437.77 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Richard G Steele | Sale | 124 | $437.77 |
MCO financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $7.72B | $2.46B | 13.67 | $2.90B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $7.09B | $2.06B | 11.26 | $2.84B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $5.92B | $1.61B | 8.73 | $2.15B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $5.47B | $1.37B | 7.44 | $1.47B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $6.22B | $2.21B | 11.78 | $2.00B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $14.68B, total liabilities $11.51B, cash $1.47B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
MCO earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $489.70 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $466.72 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $450.76 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $472.79 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $507.88 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $429.87 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $527.48 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $467.73 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
Related stocks · Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies
S&P Global (SPGI)TransUnion (TRU)Equifax (EFX)
Popular today
Micron Technology (MU)Spdr S&P 500 Etf (SPY)Nvidia (NVDA)Sandisk (SNDK)AMD (AMD)Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX)Intel (INTC)Apple (AAPL)Microsoft (MSFT)Meta Platforms (META)Broadcom (AVGO)Tesla (TSLA)
More on MCO
Information only, not investment advice. BuyMeWhiskey is not a registered investment adviser or broker-dealer; nothing here is a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security, and there are no price targets. Data comes from SEC EDGAR filings and public end-of-day market data and may be delayed or contain errors. Verify with the company's filings before making decisions. Prices: end-of-day data as of Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Updated after every US trading day.