Morgan Stanley cuts MSCI Inc stock target to USD 662

Published on 10/15/2026 at 18:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Zacks expects USD 5.00 earnings per share and USD 879.98 million revenue on October 20, 2026. MSCI stock costs EUR 512.00 on October 15, 2026.

Morgan Stanley target shapes valuation

Morgan Stanley lowered its MSCI target to USD 662 from USD 700 on October 13, 2026.
Zacks projects USD 879.98 million revenue for the quarter ending September 2026.
MSCI stock costs EUR 512.00 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 6:33 p.m. CEST.
MSCI's market capitalization was USD 41.7 billion on October 15, 2026.

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Morgan Stanley lowered its MSCI target from USD 700 to USD 662 on October 13, 2026. The cut leaves the target 15.40 percent above MSCI's USD 573.62 NYSE price at 12:37 p.m. ET on October 15, 2026. MSCI stock was trading at EUR 512.00 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 6:33 p.m. CEST.

Morgan Stanley sets USD 662 target

According to Markets Insider, Morgan Stanley kept an Overweight rating while reducing its target from USD 700 to USD 662. The note identified the risk that weaker organic growth could be attributed to concerns about artificial intelligence disruption, even though the firm's analyst said the debate had not materially changed.

October 20 results carry estimates

Zacks expects MSCI to report its third-quarter 2026 results on October 20, 2026. Its consensus calls for USD 5.00 earnings per share and USD 879.98 million revenue, representing year-over-year increases of 11.90 percent and 10.90 percent. The consensus earnings estimate was revised down 0.53 percent over the prior 30 days.

MSCI stock stays within its range

The EUR 512.00 Lang & Schwarz price is the euro market indication for German investors. On the NYSE, MSCI was last at USD 573.62 on October 15, 2026 at 12:37 p.m. ET. Its 52-week range was USD 501.08 to USD 644.77, placing the NYSE price 11.03 percent below the high and 14.47 percent above the low. Trading volume was 233,172 shares against an average of 623,762 shares.

Valuation and market comparison

MSCI had a market capitalization of USD 41.7 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.60 and a dividend yield of 0.01 percent on October 15, 2026. The next scheduled company date is the October 20, 2026 results release. The target revision therefore arrives five days before the next reported period.

Comparison with peers

MSCI Inc. (NYSE, USD): P/E 31.60, market capitalization USD 41.7 billion
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe, USD): plus 2.31 percent, P/E 23.94, market capitalization USD 32.1 billion
Nasdaq (Nasdaq, USD): plus 1.46 percent, P/E 27.20, market capitalization USD 52.2 billion

Price remains the market frame

The analyst target and the October reporting date provide two distinct reference points for the stock. The price position remains measurable through the 52-week range, while the upcoming results may test the USD 879.98 million revenue estimate.

MSCI stock was trading at EUR 512.00 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 6:33 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of MSCI Inc. stock.