MSCI Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) is set to announce results from the February 2023 Index Review for various equity indexes, including Global Standard, Global Small Cap, and Frontier Markets. Changes will take effect after the close on February 28, 2023. The list of index additions and deletions will be available on their website after 11:00 p.m. CET on February 9, 2023. Detailed rebalancing information will also be accessible to clients following the summary announcement. MSCI provides critical decision support tools for the investment community, enhancing transparency in risk and return analysis.

On January 30, 2023, MSCI appointed C.D. Baer Pettit, the Company’s President and COO, as a director on its Board, expanding it to 12 members, including 10 independent directors. CEO Henry A. Fernandez praised Pettit's 23-year partnership in building MSCI's success, while Lead Director Robert G. Ashe highlighted Pettit's operational expertise as a boon for shareholder value creation. Pettit, who joined MSCI in 2000, has significant experience across various leadership roles, enhancing the Board's strategic capabilities. His appointment aims to drive ongoing value for MSCI's stakeholders.

MSCI reported its fourth quarter 2022 results, showing operating revenues of $576.2 million, a 4.8% increase from Q4 2021, driven by a 13.1% rise in recurring subscription revenues despite a 16.2% drop in asset-based fees. The company achieved a diluted EPS of $2.67, up 15.1%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 58.8%. In 2022, MSCI repurchased 2.73 million shares for $1.28 billion. A 10.4% increased dividend of $1.38 per share was declared for Q1 2023. Full-year guidance reflects uncertainties in macroeconomic conditions and market factors.

MSCI has announced a strategic alliance with Google Cloud to develop a cloud-native investment data platform. This initiative aims to enhance the processing of structured and unstructured data, leveraging Google's AI and advanced analytics capabilities. The platform will support asset managers, banks, and wealth managers by providing insights that facilitate faster investment decisions. Furthermore, the integration of geospatial analytics tools will allow MSCI to better quantify climate risks across different markets. This collaboration is expected to improve data consistency and innovation in MSCI’s suite of solutions, ultimately benefiting clients in the investment sector.

MSCI Inc. will release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 earnings on January 31, 2023, before markets open. An earnings presentation and quarterly update will also be available on its Investor Relations website. Senior management will review the results at 11:00 AM ET on the same day, accessible via a live webcast. The archived replay will be available shortly after the event. MSCI provides critical decision support tools for the investment community, leveraging over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology.

MSCI Inc. has launched MSCI ONE, a new open architecture technology platform built on Microsoft Azure. This platform integrates a variety of MSCI services, allowing institutional investors access to advanced quantitative investment analytics and risk management tools. With capabilities for data visualization and seamless navigation, MSCI ONE aims to enhance the client experience and empower investors in their decision-making processes. Over time, the platform plans to expand its offerings, incorporating more MSCI solutions to support customized investment strategies.

MSCI has announced the upcoming launch of new tools aimed at helping investors identify companies at risk of biodiversity loss and deforestation. These tools incorporate thousands of ESG and climate data points along with proprietary geolocation data. Scheduled for release in early 2023, they include Biodiversity-Sensitive Areas Screening Metrics and Deforestation Screening Metrics. The launch coincides with COP15, highlighting the pressing need for data on environmental risks as new regulations increase scrutiny on companies’ contributions to nature loss.