Moody's Corporation (MCO)
Company Info
US6153691059
615369105
Oct 3, 2000
Highlights
$87.97B
$11.55
42.33
2.69
$7.23B
$5.04B
$2.91B
$377.98 - $529.91
$502.40
1.96%
2.73
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Moody's Corporation (MCO) returned 3.67% year-to-date (YTD) and 18.99% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MCO delivered an annualized return of 17.30%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.89%.
MCO
3.67%
15.30%
3.87%
18.99%
14.53%
17.30%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.79%
1.49%
12.35%
15.12%
10.89%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MCO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.51% | 1.09% | -7.59% | -2.70% | 8.10% | 3.67% | |||||||
| 2024 | 0.38% | -3.00% | 3.59% | -5.78% | 7.42% | 6.03% | 8.45% | 7.04% | -2.70% | -4.33% | 10.31% | -5.32% | 22.17% |
| 2023 | 15.84% | -9.86% | 5.47% | 2.32% | 1.45% | 9.73% | 1.45% | -4.30% | -6.13% | -2.58% | 18.74% | 7.01% | 41.52% |
| 2022 | -12.18% | -5.91% | 4.78% | -6.20% | -4.47% | -9.82% | 14.08% | -8.09% | -14.55% | 8.95% | 12.88% | -6.59% | -28.00% |
| 2021 | -8.26% | 3.47% | 8.63% | 9.41% | 2.84% | 8.06% | 3.76% | 1.44% | -6.74% | 13.81% | -3.19% | -0.02% | 35.57% |
| 2020 | 8.16% | -6.33% | -11.89% | 15.32% | 9.88% | 2.74% | 2.39% | 4.95% | -1.63% | -9.30% | 7.61% | 2.80% | 23.26% |
| 2019 | 13.19% | 9.54% | 4.60% | 8.58% | -6.74% | 6.80% | 9.74% | 0.81% | -4.99% | 7.74% | 2.94% | 4.74% | 71.26% |
| 2018 | 9.61% | 3.42% | -3.34% | 0.56% | 5.43% | -0.01% | 0.33% | 4.30% | -6.08% | -12.99% | 9.67% | -11.96% | -4.10% |
| 2017 | 9.97% | 7.80% | 0.60% | 5.61% | 0.45% | 2.73% | 8.18% | 2.12% | 3.86% | 2.30% | 6.88% | -2.77% | 58.53% |
| 2016 | -11.16% | 0.06% | 8.74% | -0.87% | 3.46% | -5.00% | 13.13% | 2.89% | -0.38% | -7.17% | 0.36% | -6.20% | -4.56% |
| 2015 | -4.68% | 6.51% | 7.08% | 3.58% | 0.85% | -0.13% | 2.29% | -7.07% | -4.02% | -2.08% | 7.60% | -2.70% | 6.10% |
| 2014 | -4.96% | 6.30% | 0.41% | -1.03% | 9.35% | 2.48% | -0.75% | 7.88% | 0.99% | 5.01% | 2.08% | -5.15% | 23.68% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 77, MCO is among the top 23% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Moody's Corporation (MCO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Moody's Corporation provided a 0.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.58 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 24 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.58 | $3.40 | $3.08 | $2.80 | $2.48 | $2.24 | $2.00 | $1.76 | $1.52 | $1.48 | $1.36 | $1.12 |
Dividend yield | 0.73% | 0.72% | 0.79% | 1.00% | 0.63% | 0.77% | 0.84% | 1.26% | 1.03% | 1.57% | 1.36% | 1.17% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Moody's Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $1.88 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $3.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $3.08 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $2.80 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $2.48 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $2.24 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $2.00 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $1.76 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $1.52 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $1.48 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $1.36 |
| 2014 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $1.12 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Moody's Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.73%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Moody's Corporation has a payout ratio of 27.67%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Moody's Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Moody's Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Moody's Corporation was 78.72%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1130 trading sessions.
The current Moody's Corporation drawdown is 6.96%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -78.72% | Feb 9, 2007 | 451 | Nov 20, 2008 | 1130 | May 21, 2013 | 1581 |
| -42.02% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 73 | Jul 7, 2020 | 96 |
| -41.66% | Oct 29, 2021 | 242 | Oct 14, 2022 | 325 | Feb 1, 2024 | 567 |
| -30.49% | Apr 5, 2006 | 71 | Jul 17, 2006 | 130 | Jan 23, 2007 | 201 |
| -30.45% | Jul 26, 2018 | 105 | Dec 24, 2018 | 68 | Apr 3, 2019 | 173 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Moody's Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Moody's Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 8.2% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Moody's Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MCO, comparing it with other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. Currently, MCO has a P/E ratio of 42.3. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MCO compared to other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. MCO currently has a PEG ratio of 2.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MCO relative to other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. Currently, MCO has a P/S ratio of 12.2. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MCO in comparison with other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. Currently, MCO has a P/B value of 23.7. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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