Moody's stock holds near USD 467 as 2026 growth estimates rise

Published on 09/22/2026 at 18:54 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Moody's stock traded at USD 467.22 on September 22, 2026, while a 2026 review cited 9 percent second-quarter revenue growth. Analysts model 6.4 percent annual growth.

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Moody's Corporation (ISIN US5828341070) traded at USD 467.22 on September 22, 2026, according to a same-day market valuation, putting the stock at the center of a debate over valuation and growth. A current review of the company cited 9 percent year-over-year revenue growth in the second quarter of 2026 and an adjusted operating margin of about 53 percent, while management raised its full-year guidance.

Second-quarter growth supports guidance

According to Simply Wall St on September 21, 2026, Moody's second-quarter 2026 revenue increased 9 percent from the prior year and the adjusted operating margin was about 53 percent. The review said management raised full-year guidance as both Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics contributed to the result.

The comparison matters because the two operating units respond to different parts of the financial cycle. Moody's Investors Service benefits when debt issuance and refinancing activity improve, while Moody's Analytics adds recurring revenue from data and subscription products, according to the September 21, 2026 review by Simply Wall St.

Valuation remains the counterweight

The same September 21, 2026 assessment placed Moody's current price-to-earnings ratio at 29.9 times, below a broader US capital-markets peer figure of about 38.3 times. Its model used annual revenue growth of 6.4 percent and projected revenue of about USD 9.8 billion by 2029, compared with estimated earnings of about USD 2.8 billion at present.

A separate September 22, 2026 valuation placed the stock at USD 467.22 and calculated an intrinsic value of USD 287.33, highlighting the risk that a high-quality earnings profile can still face multiple compression. That valuation is a model estimate rather than company guidance, so the key observable operating comparison remains the 9 percent second-quarter revenue increase against the 6.4 percent annual growth assumption.

Moody's stock stays tied to execution

Moody's stock traded at USD 467.22 on the NYSE on September 22, 2026. The dated price provides the market reference, while the second-quarter revenue gain of 9 percent and adjusted operating margin of about 53 percent provide the latest operating markers described in current coverage.