Moody’s Stock Gains on Q2 Earnings Beat: Robust Debt Issuance, AI Growth Drive Target Raise - Moodys (NYS

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) delivered a strong quarter, driven by broad-based momentum across its business lines. • What's ahead for MCO stock?

Quarterly Metrics The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $4.68, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.24.

Quarterly sales of $2.185 billion (up 15% from the prior-year period) outpaced the Street view of $2.077 billion.

Moody’s Analytics revenue rose 4%, led by 2% growth in Decision Solutions, 3% in Research & Insights and 9% in Data and Information.

Moody’s Investors Service revenue climbed 25%, driven by broad-based strength across all lines of business.