Citable filing context
MCO's research view summarizes recent SEC filing context, starting with management_change from Aug 12, 2026.
| Filed | Item | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | management_change | Moody's Corporation elected Keith Demmings to its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2026. |
| Jul 22, 2026 | earnings | Moody's Corporation reported Q2 2026 revenue of $2.185 billion, up 15% year-over-year, and updated its full-year 2026 outlook. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | earnings | Moody's reported Q1 2026 revenue of $2.1 billion, an 8% increase, and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.33. |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Guidance: adjusted_diluted_eps | 16.50 to 17.00 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Guidance: revenue_growth | not reported to not reported |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Guidance: share_repurchases | not reported to 3000.00 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | mda_quarterly | Moody’s Corporation reported strong financial performance for the second quarter of 2026, with total revenue rising 15% to $2.185 billion. This growth was driven by a 25% surge in Moody’s Investors Service (MIS) revenue, fueled by robust corporate finance issuance—particularly leveraged finance and AI-related investment-grade debt—and significant activity in project and infrastructure finance. Moody’s Analytics (MA) revenue grew 4%, supported by sustained demand for insurance, KYC, and banking solutions, despite the impact of recent business divestitures, including the MA Regulatory Solutions and Learning Solutions units. Operating margins expanded significantly, with the adjusted operating margin reaching 55.3%, up 440 basis points, reflecting disciplined cost management and operational leverage. The company’s bottom line benefited from a $181 million gain on the divestiture of the MA Regulatory Solutions business, contributing to a 57% increase in diluted EPS. Moody’s continues to execute its Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program, which aims to generate $300–$350 million in annualized savings by 2027. Liquidity remains solid, with $1.5 billion in cash and short-term investments, though cash usage for share repurchases increased to $2.165 billion in the first half of 2026. Key risks include ongoing regulatory scrutiny, geopolitical volatility, and potential fluctuations in global debt issuance volumes. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | mda_quarterly | Moody’s total revenue increased 8% to $2.079 billion, with balanced growth across its two reportable segments. Moody’s Analytics external revenue rose 8% to $926 million, driven by sustained demand for catastrophe modeling tools in insurance, cloud-based KYC solutions, and ratings data feeds. Moody’s Investors Service external revenue grew 8% to $1.153 billion, fueled by robust investment-grade issuance in Corporate Finance—specifically AI-related financing from hyperscalers—and strong activity in Project and Infrastructure Finance for data centers. Adjusted operating margin expanded 150 basis points to 53.2%, reflecting disciplined cost management despite headwinds from higher salaries and a reserve for an international non-income tax obligation. The company is executing a Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program targeting annualized savings of $250 million to $300 million. Free cash flow increased to $844 million, supporting $1.098 billion in treasury share repurchases during the quarter. Strategic portfolio adjustments include the divestiture of the MA Learning Solutions business and the pending sale of the MA Regulatory Solutions business. These results were partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange impacts and increased amortization of internally developed software for cloud-based solutions. |
Source: SEC EDGAR filing text and events; period Aug 12, 2026; filed Aug 12, 2026.
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