Moody's sets third-quarter results date: what it means for Moody's stock

Published on 10/02/2026 at 05:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue reached USD 2.19 billion in the second quarter, up 15.10 percent year over year. For Moody's stock, the next report date is October 21, 2026.

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Moody's (ISIN US6153691059) announced on September 30, 2026 that it will release third-quarter 2026 results on October 21, 2026, before the start of NYSE trading, according to Moody's Investor Relations. The date gives investors a defined checkpoint after a strong second quarter, while the next release will test how much of that momentum carried into the following period.

What October 21 means for investors

Moody's reported second-quarter revenue of USD 2.19 billion, a 15.10 percent increase from the same period a year earlier, according to FinDog in its September 17, 2026 earnings analysis. The revenue comparison is important because it shows that the ratings and analytics businesses were still expanding together during the second quarter.

Adjusted earnings per share reached USD 4.68 versus USD 4.28 consensus, while diluted GAAP earnings per share came to USD 5.03, up 57.00 percent year over year, according to FinDog. Adjusted operating margin expanded to 55.30 percent from the prior-year period, adding an earnings-quality angle to the October reporting date.

Analyst target stays above the quote

MarketBeat reported on September 30, 2026 that 20 analysts held a Moderate Buy consensus, with an average 12-month target of USD 553.61. The same report cited fiscal 2026 earnings guidance of USD 16.50 to USD 17.00 per share, giving the October 21 release a clear benchmark for the full-year outlook.

Prior close remains the euro reference

The Lang & Schwarz prior close was EUR 401.00 on September 30, 2026. The company is listed on the NYSE under ticker MCO, and its primary business combines credit ratings with data, research and risk-management tools.