Moody's Corporation
MCONYSEAlpha Score of 72 reflects strong overall profile with strong momentum, moderate value, strong quality, strong sentiment.
Moody's Corporation Maintains High Quality Metrics Amid Elevated Valuation Multiples
Apr 15, 2026Moody's Corporation shares are currently trading near the upper end of their 52-week range of $396.70 to $539.61. The firm exhibits a robust quality sub-score of 70.6, supported by a strong net margin of 31.9 percent. Financial performance remains solid, with year-over-year revenue growth of 8.9 percent and a more pronounced earnings per share growth rate of 21.4 percent, bringing EPS to $7.54. Despite these operational strengths, the stock carries a P/E ratio of 58.1, reflecting a significant premium relative to broader financial sector averages. The overall Alpha Score of 54.6 is balanced by a momentum sub-score of 47.3 and a value sub-score of 51.2, suggesting that market participants are currently pricing in high expectations for future earnings durability. Sentiment remains neutral at 50, indicating a period of consolidation as investors weigh the company's high valuation against its consistent profitability and growth trajectory. Market observers should monitor whether the company can sustain its double-digit earnings growth to justify current valuation levels throughout the remainder of the quarter.
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 26 | Fauber Robert | President and CEO | SELL | 300 | $131K |
| Apr 1, 26 | Fauber Robert | President and CEO | SELL | 592 | $259K |
| Apr 1, 26 | Fauber Robert | President and CEO | SELL | 575 | $252K |
| Apr 1, 26 | Steele Richard G | SVP - General Counsel | SELL | 34 | $15K |
| Apr 1, 26 | Steele Richard G | SVP - General Counsel | SELL | 124 | $54K |
| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Action (latest Q) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett | 24.67M | $12.60B | NEW |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 334K | $170.87M | NEW |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 289K | $147.57M | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 167K | $85.24M | NEW |
| Coatue Management Philippe Laffont | 64K | $32.83M | NEW |
| Politician | Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Hoyle D-OR | 2025-09-23 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI | 2024-12-11 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Dan Newhouse R-WA | 2021-11-02 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| William R. Keating D-MA | 2021-03-17 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Peter Meijer MI | 2021-01-28 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Donald Sternoff Honorable Beyer VA | 2021-01-11 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Donald Sternoff Beyer VA | 2020-08-28 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Shelley M Capito | 2019-03-11 | sale | $1k – $15k |
Moody's Corporation operates as a leading provider of credit ratings, research, tools, and analytics to global capital markets. It functions through two primary segments: Moody's Investors Service (MIS), a credit rating agency that publishes ratings on debt obligations and entities including corporate and governmental securities, structured finance, and commercial paper programs; and Moody's Analytics (MA), which develops products and services supporting financial analysis, risk management, decision solutions, research, insights, data, and information for institutional participants. These offerings cater to corporates, financial institutions, public finance, and structured finance sectors worldwide. Moody's Corporation plays a critical role in enhancing transparency, assessing credit risk, and facilitating informed investment and lending decisions across diverse markets. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in New York, NY, it remains a key player in the financial information services industry.
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