Moody's Corporation (MCO) Analyst Ratings & Price Targets

Moody's Corporation

MCO · NYSE

Analyst Consensus

Buy

18 analysts

$507

Current

$590

Low

$560

Average

$590

High

Average target implies +10.46% versus the current price.

Analyst Ratings Synthesis

The stated consensus is Buy across 18 analysts. The supplied target figures list a low of $590, a mean of $572, and a high of $590; these are internally inconsistent because the stated mean is below the stated low, so they do not support a reliable description of target clustering or spread. No analyst names, individual targets, ratings actions, or revisions over the past week are provided. The evidence therefore cannot identify the most or least bullish analyst, establish the direction of recent revisions, or explain substantive disagreement behind the target range.

Rating Actions

1 firm captured

Firm	Analyst	Rating	Price Target	Upside	Date	Source
Daiwa Capital	—	Upgrade from Neutral Raised price target; upgraded from Neutral	$590	+16.4%	Jan 13, 2026	Open the report this row came from

Rating actions are extracted from published reporting. Each row links to its source.

Research Reports

S&P Global and Moody's Have Rated Debt for More Than 100 Years. Here's Why That Moat Still Holds.The Motley Fool
Bullish

Links to freely available third-party research. Outlook labels are our classification of each article's stance, not a rating of our own.

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Symbol: MCO
Type: Stock
Sector: Finance
Industry: Finance: Consumer Services
Exchange: NYSE

In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody's (NYSE:MCO) data, insights, and innovative technologies help customers develop a holistic view of their world and unlock opportunities. With a rich history of experience in global markets and a diverse workforce of approximately 16,000 across more than 40 countries, Moody's gives customers the comprehensive perspective needed to act with confidence and thrive.

Key Issues

Bullish view

The supplied Motley Fool article describes Moody’s and S&P Global as a near-duopoly in credit ratings, and notes their more than 100-year history rating debt.

Bearish view

The supplied evidence offers no detail on competitive threats, market-share changes, or the durability of Moody’s position, so the moat claim is not substantiated beyond the article’s characterization.

Analyst Consensus

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Buy

18 analysts

$507

Current

$590

Low

$560

Average

$590

High

Average target implies +10.46% versus the current price.

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