Moody's Corporation reported strong second-quarter results with adjusted earnings per share of $4.68, beating estimates by over 10%. Quarterly sales rose 15% to $2.19 billion, driven by a 25% revenue increase in Moody's Investors Service and 4% growth in Moody's Analytics. Operating income improved to $1.05 billion, pushing the operating margin to 47.9%, alongside $688 million in free cash flow. Following these results, Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Moody's stock to $512, indicating potential for further growth.
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Moody's Corporation reported an 8.1% revenue increase and 7.8% EPS growth in Q1 2026, supported by strong global bond issuance and debt refinancing. The company leverages strategic acquisitions and AI integration to sustain growth, with 17 consecutiv...
