Barclays maintains USD 575 target for Moody's stock

Published on 10/06/2026 at 05:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Second-quarter revenue hit USD 2.19 billion, up 15.10 percent year over year. Moody's stock was EUR 399.00 on October 2, 2026 versus EUR 399.00 prior close.

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Barclays maintained its Buy rating and USD 575.00 price target for Moody's stock on October 2, 2026, according to Markets Insider. The target gives the latest analyst view a clear numerical anchor, while the scheduled third-quarter report sets the next test for the company.

Second-quarter growth sets the bar

Moody's reported USD 2.19 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, versus USD 2.09 billion expected, according to MarketBeat. That represents 15.10 percent year-over-year revenue growth, giving the second quarter a stronger operating backdrop than the consensus comparison alone suggests.

Adjusted earnings per share came in at USD 4.68 for the second quarter, above the USD 4.26 consensus estimate. Net income reached USD 878.0 million in the same period, according to Markets Insider.

October earnings date matters

Moody's will release third-quarter 2026 results before the NYSE opens on October 21, 2026, with a conference call scheduled for 9:00 a.m. ET, per Moody's Investor Relations. The date makes the next report the immediate catalyst for testing whether the second-quarter revenue and earnings gains are continuing.

For valuation context, the average analyst target cited by MarketBeat was USD 555.12, while the 52-week range was USD 402.28 to USD 546.88. Moody's FY 2026 earnings-per-share guidance stood at USD 16.50-17.00, according to MarketBeat.

Moody stock price reference

Lang & Schwarz lists a prior close of EUR 399.00 for October 2, 2026. The finance snapshot places Moody's market capitalization at USD 77.6 billion as of October 5, 2026, and its primary listing is on the NYSE.