MSCI Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) reported its financial results for Q1 2023, showing operating revenues of $592.2 million, a 5.8% increase year-over-year. The company achieved organic operating revenue growth of 7.2%, driven by an 11.4% rise in recurring subscription revenues. The operating margin improved to 53.1%, while net income rose 4.5% to $238.7 million, translating to a diluted EPS of $2.97. MSCI declared a dividend of $1.38 per share for Q2 2023 and maintained a solid retention rate of 95.2%. However, asset-based fees declined by 8.2%, reflecting market challenges, particularly in ESG and Real Estate.

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has announced it will release its first quarter 2023 results on April 25, 2023, before market opening. The earnings release, presentation, and quarterly update will be available on MSCI's Investor Relations website. Senior management will discuss the results on the same day at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, which will be accessible via live webcast or phone. An archived version of the webcast will be available shortly after the live event. MSCI is known for providing decision support tools and services for the investment community, leveraging over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology.

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has announced participation in several upcoming investor events. Chief Financial Officer Andy Wiechmann will attend the Raymond James 44th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 6, 2023. Eric Moen, Head of ESG & Climate, will be at the 2023 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Conference on March 8, 2023. Tia Counts, Chief Responsibility and Diversity Officer, will participate in the Deutsche Bank dbAccess Global ESG Conference 2023 on March 9, 2023. Additionally, Jigar Thakkar, CTO, will meet with investors at a Group Investor meeting by RBC Capital Markets on March 20, 2023. Webcasts will be available on MSCI's Investor Relations page.

MSCI Inc. announced a credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings to an investment grade of 'BBB-' from 'BB+'. This upgrade reflects MSCI's robust business scale, resilient financial model, and proven execution. The upgrade positions MSCI as an officially recognized investment-grade company, following a similar upgrade from another major credit agency. S&P maintains a stable outlook, suggesting continued investor confidence in MSCI's long-term growth potential. The CFO expressed pride in this recognition and the commitment to delivering client value.

Salt Financial has announced a new collaboration with MSCI to develop risk-controlled index solutions aimed at insurance companies. This strategic partnership leverages MSCI's 50 years of investment research experience alongside Salt's innovative truVol® Risk Control Engine (RCE). The objective is to create differentiated risk control indexes for the indexed annuity market, enhancing volatility targeting accuracy through historical intraday data. The collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for retirement solutions amid an aging population and market uncertainties.

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) announced the results of the February 2023 Index Review, which includes significant changes across various indexes, effective February 28, 2023. Major additions include 34 securities to the MSCI ACWI Index and 157 securities to the MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index. Notable additions to the MSCI World Index are Atlassian, Axon Enterprise, and Reliance Steel & Aluminum. The review also marks the transition to a Quarterly Comprehensive Index Review schedule, enhancing index maintenance. Importantly, changes for securities in Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka will not be implemented due to market accessibility issues.