MSCI Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

MSCI Inc. announced that Baer Pettit, President and COO, will attend the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference on May 10, 2022. The event will include a fireside chat starting at 10 a.m. BST (5 a.m. ET). A live webcast and replay will be available on MSCI's Investor Relations homepage. MSCI, a leader in providing investment decision support tools, boasts over 50 years of experience in the field, helping clients make informed investment choices by analyzing risk and return factors.

MSCI reported strong financial results for Q1 2022, with operating revenues reaching $559.9 million, a 17.0% increase year-over-year. Organic operating revenue growth was 13.7%, and diluted EPS rose 17.8% to $2.78. The company achieved a recurring subscription retention rate of 95.9% and repurchased shares worth $794.8 million. This period marks the best first quarter for new recurring subscription sales. However, operating expenses increased by 20.9%, impacting margins.

MSCI Inc. announced that it will release its Q1 2022 earnings on April 26, 2022, before market opening. The earnings release and presentation will be available on MSCI's Investor Relations website. Senior management will review the results at 11:00 AM ET on the same day via a live webcast. An archived replay will also be available shortly after the event. MSCI is a key provider of decision support tools for the global investment community, offering over 50 years of expertise in research and data.

MSCI Inc. has announced the reclassification of its Russia Indexes from Emerging Markets to Standalone Markets status, effective March 9, 2022. This decision follows extensive consultations with global institutional investors, who indicated that the Russian equity market is currently uninvestable. This reclassification will apply to all MSCI Indexes and is deemed necessary due to significant restrictions affecting accessibility for international investors. MSCI has over 100 global indexes excluding Russia, which will help investors adjust to the new classification.

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) announced the participation of CFO Andy Wiechmann in two major investor conferences. He will present at the Raymond James 43rd Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 7, 2022, starting at 9:15 a.m. ET. Additionally, he will take part in a fireside chat at the RBC Global Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Virtual Conference on March 9, 2022, at 1:20 p.m. ET. Live webcasts and presentation slides can be accessed on MSCI's Investor Relations page.

MSCI Inc. has published a new management presentation for investors on its Investor Relations website as of February 17, 2022. This presentation aims to support investor meetings and provides insights into the Company's decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise, MSCI focuses on enhancing investment decisions through research and technology. Investors can access the presentation at ir.msci.com.

MSCI Inc. has announced the results of its February 2022 Quarterly Index Review for various equity indexes, effective February 28, 2022. Major changes include the addition of 21 securities to the MSCI ACWI Index and 11 deletions. Key new entrants include Grab Holdings A, Aercap Holdings NV, and Kimco Realty Corp for the World Index. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index will see significant additions as well, particularly from Chinese firms. Notably, MSCI will not implement changes for the Nigeria Indexes due to market accessibility issues.

MSCI will announce the results of the February 2022 Quarterly Index Review for its Equity Indexes, including various categories such as Global Standard, Small Cap, and REIT Indexes. Changes will take effect after the close on February 28, 2022. The list of index additions and deletions will be available on the company website after 11:00 p.m. CET on February 9, 2022. Rebalancing information will be accessible to clients post-announcement. For more details, visit www.msci.com.

MSCI Inc. reported strong financial results for fourth quarter and full year 2021, with operating revenues of $549.8 million, up 23.9% year-over-year. Organic operating revenue grew 19.8%, driven by a 19.3% increase in recurring subscription revenues and a 34.4% rise in asset-based fees. Net income reached $193.9 million, up 24.1%, with a diluted EPS of $2.32, reflecting a 24.1% increase. The company also declared a cash dividend of $1.04 per share for Q1 2022. Full-Year 2022 guidance remains cautious due to macroeconomic uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic.