Moody’s (MCO) grows 2025 EPS 21% and guides to higher margins in 2026
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Moody’s Corporation reported strong fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, and issued upbeat guidance for 2026. Revenue in 2025 rose to $7.7 billion, up 9% from 2024, with fourth quarter revenue of $1.9 billion, a 13% increase. Moody’s Analytics revenue grew 9% to $3.6 billion, while Moody’s Investors Service revenue increased 9% to $4.1 billion, supported by record issuance activity.
Full-year diluted EPS climbed to $13.67, up 21%, and adjusted diluted EPS reached $14.94, up 20%, reflecting margin expansion and higher operating income. For 2026, management guides to high‑single‑digit revenue growth, operating margin of 45–46%, adjusted operating margin of 52–53%, diluted EPS of $15.00–$15.60, adjusted diluted EPS of $16.40–$17.00, free cash flow of $2.8–$3.0 billion, and approximately $2.0 billion of share repurchases.
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- Strong 2025 performance: Revenue grew 9% to $7.7 billion and diluted EPS rose 21% to $13.67, with record results and margin expansion in both Moody’s Analytics and Moody’s Investors Service.
- Robust 2026 guidance and capital return: Management projects high‑single‑digit revenue growth, adjusted operating margin of 52–53%, free cash flow of $2.8–$3.0 billion, and approximately $2.0 billion of share repurchases.
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Moody’s posts strong 2025 growth and signals confidence with robust 2026 guidance.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 2.02 | RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION | 3 | ||||||
| ITEM 7.01 | REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE | 3 | ||||||
| ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS | 3 | ||||||
| SIGNATURES | 4 | |||||||
| EXHIBIT 99.1 | ||||||||
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Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition"
On February 18, 2026, Moody's Corporation (the "Registrant") announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, as well as its outlook for 2026. A copy of the press release containing the announcement is included as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in this Current Report, including the exhibit hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into future filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless it is specifically incorporated by reference therein.
Item 7.01, "Regulation FD Disclosure"
The information set forth under Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01, "Financial Statements and Exhibits"
(d) Exhibits
99.1 | Press release of Moody's Corporation dated February 18, 2026, announcing results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. | ||||
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL. | ||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| MOODY'S CORPORATION | |||||
| By: | /s/ Elizabeth M. McCarroll | ||||
| Elizabeth M. McCarroll | |||||
| Managing Director – Corporate Governance, Securities and Corporate Secretary | |||||
Date: February 18, 2026
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MOODY'S CORPORATION REPORTS RESULTS FOR FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025; SETS OUTLOOK FOR 2026
NEW YORK, NY - February 18, 2026 - Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 and provided its outlook for full year 20261.
FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR SUMMARY FINANCIALS | ||||||||||||||
| Moody’s Corporation (MCO) Revenue | Moody’s Analytics (MA) Revenue | Moody’s Investors Service (MIS) Revenue | ||||||||||||
4Q 2025 | 4Q 2025 | 4Q 2025 | ||||||||||||
$1.9 billion ⇑ 13% | $943 million ⇑ 9% | $946 million ⇑ 17% | ||||||||||||
FY 2025 | FY 2025 | FY 2025 | ||||||||||||
$7.7 billion ⇑ 9% | $3.6 billion ⇑ 9% | $4.1 billion ⇑ 9% | ||||||||||||
| MCO Diluted EPS | MCO Adjusted Diluted EPS2 | MCO FY 2026 Projected1 | ||||||||||||
4Q 2025 | 4Q 2025 | Diluted EPS | ||||||||||||
$3.41 ⇑ 57% | $3.64 ⇑ 39% | $15.00 to $15.60 | ||||||||||||
FY 2025 | FY 2025 | Adjusted Diluted EPS2 | ||||||||||||
$13.67 ⇑ 21% | $14.94 ⇑ 20% | $16.40 to $17.00 | ||||||||||||
“Our 2025 results demonstrate the tremendous demand for Moody’s solutions and our ability to execute with precision and speed. We delivered record revenue of $7.7 billion and diluted and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 21% and 20%, respectively. By scaling decision grade, contextual intelligence that is embedded directly into customer workflows—across our platforms, third party systems, and AI enabled interfaces—we are expanding the ways in which Moody’s remains central to high stakes decision making.” | |||||
| Rob Fauber President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||
1 Guidance as of February 18, 2026. Refer to Table 12 - “2026 Outlook” for table of all items for which the Company provides guidance and page 9 for disclosure regarding the assumptions used by the Company with respect to its guidance. 2 Refer to the tables at the end of this press release for reconciliations of the non-GAAP adjusted and organic constant currency measures to U.S. GAAP. | ||||||||||||||
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| REVENUE | ||
| Moody’s Corporation (MCO) | ||
Fourth Quarter 2025 | Full Year 2025 | |||||||
•MCO revenue was $1.9 billion, a 13% increase from the prior-year period. •Foreign currency translation favorably impacted MCO revenue by 2%. | •MCO revenue was $7.7 billion, a 9% increase from the prior-year period. •Foreign currency translation favorably impacted MCO revenue by 1%. | |||||||
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| Moody’s Analytics (MA) | ||
Fourth Quarter 2025 | Full Year 2025 | |||||||
•Revenue grew 9%, or 6% on an organic constant currency basis2, versus the prior-year period, including 12% growth in Decision Solutions, 6% in Research and Insights and 8% in Data & Information, each on a reported basis. •Recurring revenue, comprising 97% of total MA revenue, grew 11% on a reported and 8% on an organic constant currency basis2. •Transaction revenue declined by 30%, reflecting MA’s ongoing strategic shift towards subscription-based solutions. •Foreign currency translation favorably impacted MA’s revenue by 2%. | •Revenue grew 9%, or 7% on an organic constant currency basis2, versus the prior-year period, with a favorable foreign currency impact of 1%. •Recurring revenue, grew 11% on a reported and 8% on an organic constant currency2 basis. •ARR3 of $3.5 billion increased $265 million, representing 8% growth versus December 31, 2024. •Decision Solutions ARR3 grew 10%, including 8% in Banking, 7% in Insurance and 15% in KYC. Research & Insights and Data & Information ARR3 grew 8% and 7%, respectively. | |||||||
3 Refer to Table 10 at the end of this press release for the definition of and further information on the Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) metric. | |||||
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| Moody’s Investors Service (MIS) | ||
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Fourth Quarter 2025 | Full Year 2025 | |||||||
•Revenue grew 17% compared to the prior-year period, marking the strongest fourth quarter on record. •Corporate Finance revenue growth was primarily driven by robust Investment Grade issuance activity, including several sizable AI-related deals. •Leveraged Loan issuance activity remained robust; year-over-year comparison reflects the record issuance levels in Q4 2024. •Revenue in Public, Project, and Infrastructure Finance grew 30%, driven by heightened activity in U.S. Public Finance and a record-high fourth-quarter issuance in Infrastructure Finance, primarily led by Investment Grade issuers. •Financial Institutions and Structured Finance revenues were broadly in line with prior year. •Foreign currency translation favorably impacted MIS revenue by 2%. | •Revenue grew 9% compared to the prior-year period, driving a record year for MIS revenue. •Constructive market conditions throughout most of the year supported record issuance levels, surpassing $6.6 trillion. •Corporate Finance revenue increased 9%, led by strong Investment Grade and High Yield issuance amid tightening credit spreads and robust refinancing demand. •Structured Finance revenue increased across all asset classes, benefiting from tight spreads and strong investor demand. •Financial Institutions revenue increased due to sustained infrequent issuer activity within the banking sector. •Private credit activity accounted for approximately 20% of transaction revenue growth. •Foreign currency translation had an immaterial impact on MIS revenue. | |||||||
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| OPERATING EXPENSES AND MARGIN | ||
MCO Operating Expenses | ||
Full Year 2025 | Full Year 2026 Forecast1 | |||||||
•Operating expenses increased 4% from the prior-year period, driven by 3% growth from investment and operational spending and 2% from acquisition- related costs. This was partially offset by lower incentive compensation. | •Operating expenses projected to increase in the mid-single-digit percent range in 2026, remaining below the expected rate of revenue growth and reflecting operating leverage. •The increase is primarily driven by annual compensation increases and investments to improve efficiency and support long-term strategic initiatives. These cost increases are expected to be partially offset by expense reductions following the divestiture of the Learning Solutions business. | |||||||
4 Refer to Table 5 - “Financial Information by Segment (Unaudited)” for more information regarding the “Charges Related to Asset Abandonment” category. | |||||
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Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Margin2 | ||
Fourth Quarter 2025 | Full Year 2025 | |||||||
•MCO’s operating margin was 40.8%. MCO’s adjusted operating margin2 was 48.7%. •MA’s adjusted operating margin was 35.7%, up 190 basis points from the prior-year period. •MIS’s adjusted operating margin was 58.5%, up 720 basis points from the prior-year period. •Foreign currency translation had an immaterial impact on MCO’s operating and adjusted operating margins2. | •MCO’s operating margin was 43.4%. MCO’s adjusted operating margin2 was 51.1%. •MA’s adjusted operating margin was 33.1%, up 240 basis points from the prior-year period, driven by operating efficiencies, recurring revenue growth and the redeployment of investment capacity into key strategic areas. •MIS’s adjusted operating margin was 63.6%, up 350 basis points from the prior-year period, reflecting the operating leverage of the business, benefits from technology investments and a disciplined approach to expense management. •Foreign currency translation had an immaterial impact on MCO’s operating and adjusted operating margins2. | |||||||
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| EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | ||
Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS2 | ||
Fourth Quarter 2025 | Full Year 2025 | |||||||
•Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS2 grew 57% and 39%, respectively, from the prior-year period, driven by strong revenue and operating income growth, as well as margin expansion. •The Effective Tax Rate (ETR) was 11.1%, lower than the 24.8% in the prior-year period, primarily due to tax benefits recognized this year following the lapse of a statute of limitations on tax exposures from a prior-year M&A transaction. These benefits did not affect Diluted EPS or Adjusted Diluted EPS2, as they were offset by an expense for the reversal of a related indemnification asset. | •Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS2 grew 21% and 20%, respectively, from the prior-year period due to strong net income growth associated with robust revenue growth and margin expansion. •The ETR was 21.3%, lower than the 23.7% in the prior-year period, primarily due to tax benefits recognized this year following the lapse of a statute of limitations on tax exposures from a prior-year M&A transaction. These benefits did not affect Diluted EPS or Adjusted Diluted EPS2, as they were offset by an expense for the reversal of a related indemnification asset. | |||||||
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| CAPITAL ALLOCATION AND LIQUIDITY | ||
Capital Returned to Shareholders & Free Cash Flow2 | ||
•Cash flow from operations was $2,901 million and free cash flow2 was $2,575 million. •The increase in both operating cash flow and free cash flow2 was primarily driven by higher operating income in both segments; partially offset by higher income tax payments and higher incentive compensation payments in 2025, which were based on full-year 2024 financial and operating results. •On February 10, 2026, the Moody’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share of MCO Common Stock. The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2026. •During the fourth quarter of 2025, Moody’s repurchased 0.9 million shares at an average cost of $485.55 per share and issued net 48 thousand shares as part of its employee stock-based compensation programs. The net amount included shares withheld for employee payroll taxes. •As of December 31, 2025, Moody’s had 177.5 million shares outstanding, with approximately $4.0 billion of share repurchase authority remaining. On October 21, 2025, the Moody’s Board of Directors authorized $4.0 billion in share repurchase authority. There is no established expiration date for the remaining authorization. •As of December 31, 2025, Moody's had $7 billion of outstanding debt and an undrawn $1.25 billion revolving credit facility. | ||
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| ASSUMPTIONS AND OUTLOOK | ||
Moody’s updated outlook for full year 2026, as of February 18, 2026, reflects assumptions about numerous factors that could affect its business and is based on currently available information reviewed by management through, and as of, today’s date. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, the effects of current economic conditions, including tariff and trade policies, the effects of interest rates, inflation, foreign currency exchange rates, capital markets’ liquidity, and activity in different sectors of the debt markets. Except to the extent specifically stated otherwise, this outlook does not take into account any acquisitions or dispositions that have not closed prior to the date of this release. This outlook also reflects uncertainties about global GDP growth and could be affected by the impact of changes in international economic conditions, geopolitical events, and international trade and economic policies. Actual full year 2026 results could differ materially from Moody’s current outlook.
This outlook incorporates various specific macroeconomic assumptions, including:
| Forecasted Item | Current Assumption | ||||
U.S. GDP (1) growth | 1.5% - 2.5% | ||||
Euro area GDP (1) growth | 1.0% - 2.0% | ||||
Global GDP (1) growth | 2.0% - 3.0% | ||||
| Global policy rates | Monetary policy is close to neutral. Expecting one to two cuts to the Federal Funds Rate in 2026. The European Central Bank (ECB) will maintain its current policy stance | ||||
| U.S. high yield spreads | To widen to around 470 bps over the next 12 months, close to historical average of around 500 bps | ||||
| U.S. inflation rate | 2.0% to 3.0% | ||||
| Euro area inflation rate | Around 2.0% | ||||
| U.S. unemployment rate | 4.0% to 5.0% during 2026 | ||||
| Global high yield default rate | To fall below 3% by year-end | ||||
| Global MIS rated issuance | Increase in the low-single-digit percent range | ||||
| GBP/USD exchange rate | $1.35 for the full year | ||||
| EUR/USD exchange rate | $1.17 for the full year | ||||
Note: All current assumptions are as of February 18, 2026. (1) GDP growth represents real GDP. | |||||
A full summary of Moody's full year 2026 guidance as of February 18, 2026, is included in Table 12 – “2026 Outlook” at the end of this press release.
| TELECONFERENCE DETAILS | ||
| Date and Time | February 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). | |||||||
| Webcast | The webcast and its replay can be accessed through Moody’s Investor Relations website, ir.moodys.com, within “Events & Presentations.” | |||||||
| Dial In | U.S. and Canada | ‘+1-800-715-9871 | ||||||
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| Dial In Replay | A replay will be available immediately after the call on February 18, 2026 and until February 25, 2026. | |||||||
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| ABOUT MOODY’S CORPORATION | ||
In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody’s (NYSE:MCO) data, insights, and innovative technologies help customers develop a holistic view of their world and unlock opportunities. With a rich history of experience in global markets and a diverse workforce of approximately 16,000 across more than 40 countries, Moody’s gives customers the comprehensive perspective needed to act with confidence and thrive. Learn more at moodys.com.
| “SAFE HARBOR” STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 | ||
Certain statements contained in this document are forward-looking statements and are based on future expectations, plans and prospects for Moody’s business and operations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such statements involve estimates, projections, goals, forecasts, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements and other information in this document are made as of the date hereof, and Moody’s undertakes no obligation (nor does it intend) to publicly supplement, update or revise such statements on a going-forward basis, whether as a result of subsequent developments, changed expectations or otherwise, except as required by applicable law or regulation. In connection with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Moody’s is identifying certain factors that could cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially, from those indicated by these forward-looking statements. Those factors, risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the uncertain effects of U.S. and foreign government actions affecting international trade and economic policy, including changes and volatility in tariffs and trade policies and retaliatory actions, on credit markets, customers and customer retention, and demand for our products and services; the impact of general economic conditions (including significant government debt and deficit levels, and inflation or recessions and related monetary policy actions by governments in response thereto) on worldwide credit markets and on economic activity, including on the level of merger and acquisition activity, and their effects on the volume of debt and other securities issued in domestic and/or global capital markets; the uncertain effects of U.S. and foreign government initiatives and monetary policy to respond to the current economic climate, including instability of financial institutions, credit quality concerns, and other potential impacts of volatility in financial and credit markets; the impact of geopolitical events and actions, such as the Russia-Ukraine military conflict, military conflicts in the Middle East, and tensions between India and Pakistan, and of tensions and disputes in political and global relations, on volatility in world financial markets, on general economic conditions and GDP in the U.S. and worldwide and on Moody’s own operations and personnel; other matters that could affect the volume of debt and other securities issued in domestic and/or global capital markets, including regulation, increased utilization of technologies that have the potential to intensify competition and accelerate disruption and disintermediation in the financial services industry, as well as the number of issuances of securities without ratings or securities which are rated or evaluated by non-traditional parties; the level of merger and acquisition activity in the U.S. and abroad; the impact of MIS’s withdrawal of its credit ratings on countries or entities within countries and of Moody’s no longer conducting commercial operations in countries where political instability warrants such actions; concerns in the marketplace affecting our credibility or otherwise affecting market perceptions of the integrity or utility of independent credit agency ratings; the introduction or development of competing and/or emerging technologies and products; pricing pressure from competitors and/or customers; the level of success of new product development and global expansion; the impact of regulation as an NRSRO, the potential for new U.S., state and local legislation and regulations; the potential for increased competition and regulation in the jurisdictions in which we operate, including the EU; exposure to litigation related to our rating opinions, as well as any other litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries to which Moody’s may be subject from time to time; provisions in U.S. legislation modifying the pleading standards and EU regulations modifying the liability standards applicable to CRAs in a manner adverse to CRAs; provisions of EU regulations imposing additional procedural and substantive requirements on the pricing of services and the expansion of supervisory remit to include non-EU ratings used for regulatory purposes; uncertainty regarding the future relationship between the U.S. and China; the possible loss of key employees and the impact of the global labor environment; failures or malfunctions of our operations and infrastructure; any vulnerabilities to cyber threats or other cybersecurity concerns; the timing and effectiveness of our restructuring programs; currency and foreign exchange volatility; the outcome of any review by tax authorities of Moody’s global tax planning initiatives; exposure to potential criminal sanctions or civil remedies if Moody’s fails to comply with foreign and U.S. laws and regulations that are applicable in the jurisdictions in which Moody’s operates, including data protection and privacy laws, sanctions laws, anti-corruption laws, and local laws prohibiting corrupt payments to government officials; the impact of mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations and the ability of Moody’s to successfully integrate acquired businesses; the level of future cash flows; the levels of capital investments; and a decline in the demand for credit risk management tools by financial institutions, corporate or government entities. These factors, risks and uncertainties as well as other risks and uncertainties that could cause Moody’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements are described in greater detail under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of Moody’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in other filings made by the Company from time to time with the SEC or in materials incorporated herein or therein. Stockholders and investors are cautioned that the occurrence of any of these factors, risks and uncertainties may cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements, which could have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. New factors may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict new factors, nor can the Company assess the potential effect of any new factors on it. Forward-looking and other statements in this document may also address our corporate responsibility progress, plans, and goals (including sustainability and environmental matters), and the inclusion of such statements is not an indication that these contents are necessarily material to investors or required to be disclosed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future.
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Table 1 - Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts in millions, except per share amounts | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,889 | $ | 1,672 | $ | 7,718 | $ | 7,088 | |||||||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating | 502 | 497 | 1,973 | 1,945 | |||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 467 | 442 | 1,803 | 1,735 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 124 | 113 | 480 | 431 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | 27 | 46 | 108 | 59 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Charges related to asset abandonment | (1) | 13 | 3 | 43 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total expenses | 1,119 | 1,111 | 4,367 | 4,213 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 770 | 561 | 3,351 | 2,875 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating (expense) income, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (33) | (52) | (213) | (237) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other non-operating income, net | (73) | 16 | (31) | 61 | |||||||||||||||||||
Gain on divestiture of business | 23 | — | 23 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total non-operating (expense) income, net | (83) | (36) | (221) | (176) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income before provision for income taxes | 687 | 525 | 3,130 | 2,699 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 76 | 130 | 668 | 640 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 611 | 395 | 2,462 | 2,059 | |||||||||||||||||||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Moody's | $ | 610 | $ | 395 | $ | 2,459 | $ | 2,058 | |||||||||||||||
| Earnings per share attributable to Moody's common shareholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 3.43 | $ | 2.18 | $ | 13.73 | $ | 11.32 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 3.41 | $ | 2.17 | $ | 13.67 | $ | 11.26 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 177.9 | 180.8 | 179.1 | 181.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 178.7 | 181.7 | 179.9 | 182.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Table 2 - Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (Unaudited)
| Amounts in millions | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,384 | $ | 2,408 | |||||||
| Short-term investments | 64 | 566 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $29 in 2025 and $32 in 2024 | 2,024 | 1,801 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 714 | 515 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 5,186 | 5,290 | |||||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,572 in 2025 and $1,453 in 2024 | 722 | 656 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 282 | 216 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 6,368 | 5,994 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,866 | 1,890 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 305 | 293 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 1,101 | 1,166 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 15,830 | $ | 15,505 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 1,304 | $ | 1,344 | |||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 95 | 102 | |||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | — | 697 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 1,582 | 1,454 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 2,981 | 3,597 | |||||||||
| Non-current portion of deferred revenue | 56 | 57 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 6,994 | 6,731 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | 315 | 449 | |||||||||
| Uncertain tax positions | 158 | 211 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 262 | 216 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 859 | 517 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 11,625 | 11,778 | |||||||||
| Total Moody's shareholders' equity | 4,054 | 3,565 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 151 | 162 | |||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 4,205 | 3,727 | |||||||||
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equity | $ | 15,830 | $ | 15,505 | |||||||
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Table 3 - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| Amounts in millions | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 2,462 | $ | 2,059 | |||||||
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 480 | 431 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 232 | 220 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (17) | (62) | |||||||||
Non-cash restructuring and abandonment-related charges | 9 | 32 | |||||||||
Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable | 12 | 15 | |||||||||
Gain on previously held/sold investments in non-consolidated affiliates | — | (7) | |||||||||
Gain on divestiture of business | (23) | — | |||||||||
Net changes in other operating assets and liabilities | (254) | 150 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 2,901 | 2,838 | |||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||
| Capital additions | (326) | (317) | |||||||||
| Purchases of investments | (188) | (651) | |||||||||
| Sales and maturities of investments | 690 | 135 | |||||||||
Purchases of investments in non-consolidated affiliates | (19) | (4) | |||||||||
Sales of/distributions from investments in non-consolidated affiliates | — | 2 | |||||||||
Cash received upon divestiture of business, net of cash transferred to purchaser | 40 | — | |||||||||
| Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (227) | (221) | |||||||||
| Receipts from settlement of net investment hedges | 32 | — | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 2 | (1,056) | |||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||
| Issuance of notes | — | 496 | |||||||||
| Repayment of notes | (700) | — | |||||||||
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans | 49 | 73 | |||||||||
Repurchase of shares related to stock-based compensation | (99) | (91) | |||||||||
Treasury shares | (1,607) | (1,292) | |||||||||
Dividends | (701) | (620) | |||||||||
| Dividends to noncontrolling interests | (5) | (7) | |||||||||
Debt issuance costs, extinguishment costs and related fees | — | (5) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (3,063) | (1,446) | |||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 136 | (58) | |||||||||
| (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (24) | 278 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 2,408 | 2,130 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 2,384 | $ | 2,408 | |||||||
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Table 4 - Non-Operating (Expense) Income, Net (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts in millions | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income | $ | 14 | $ | 29 | $ | 65 | $ | 102 | |||||||||||||||
Expense on borrowings(1) | (58) | (73) | (251) | (300) | |||||||||||||||||||
Expense on UTPs and other tax related liabilities(2) | 20 | (1) | 3 | (13) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic pension costs - interest component | (9) | (7) | (30) | (26) | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | $ | (33) | $ | (52) | $ | (213) | $ | (237) | |||||||||||||||
Other non-operating income, net: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
FX gains (losses) | $ | 1 | $ | 7 | $ | (9) | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| Net periodic pension income - non-service and non-interest cost components | 9 | 5 | 36 | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||
Income from investments in non-consolidated affiliates | 2 | 5 | 20 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||
Gain on previously held equity method investments(3) | — | — | — | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on investments | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||
Release of indemnification asset(2) | (79) | — | (79) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Other | (9) | (2) | (10) | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other non-operating income, net | $ | (73) | $ | 16 | $ | (31) | $ | 61 | |||||||||||||||
| Total non-operating (expense) income, net | $ | (83) | $ | (36) | $ | (221) | $ | (176) | |||||||||||||||
(1) Expense on borrowings includes interest on long-term debt and realized gains/losses related to interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps. | ||
(2) In the fourth quarter of 2025, pursuant to a lapse of a statute of limitations, the Company reversed $64 million in reserves, and $15 million in related interest, for uncertain tax positions that it had assumed as part of a prior year M&A transaction, for which the sellers had indemnified Moody's. This tax benefit and related reduction to Interest expense, net are offset by the release of the related indemnification asset with no impact to net income. | ||
(3) The amount for the year ended December 31, 2024 reflects non-cash gains relating to the step-acquisitions of Praedicat and GCR. | ||
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Table 5 - Financial Information by Segment (Unaudited)
The table below shows revenue and Adjusted Operating Income by reportable segment. Adjusted Operating Income is a financial metric utilized by the Company’s chief operating decision maker to assess the profitability of each reportable segment.
Three Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts in millions | MA | MIS | Eliminations | Consolidated | MA | MIS | Eliminations | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total external revenue | $ | 943 | $ | 946 | $ | — | $ | 1,889 | $ | 863 | $ | 809 | $ | — | $ | 1,672 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenue | 3 | 49 | (52) | — | 3 | 49 | (52) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 946 | 995 | (52) | 1,889 | 866 | 858 | (52) | 1,672 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compensation expense | 369 | 293 | — | 662 | 347 | 302 | — | 649 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-compensation expense | 190 | 117 | — | 307 | 177 | 113 | — | 290 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intersegment expense | 49 | 3 | (52) | — | 49 | 3 | (52) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating, SG&A | 608 | 413 | (52) | 969 | 573 | 418 | (52) | 939 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 338 | $ | 582 | $ | — | $ | 920 | $ | 293 | $ | 440 | $ | — | $ | 733 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Margin | 35.7 | % | 58.5 | % | 48.7 | % | 33.8 | % | 51.3 | % | 43.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 101 | 23 | — | 124 | 93 | 20 | — | 113 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | 18 | 9 | — | 27 | 35 | 11 | — | 46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charges related to asset abandonment (1) | (1) | — | — | (1) | 13 | — | — | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 770 | $ | 561 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin | 40.8 | % | 33.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-operating (expense) income, net | (83) | (36) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 687 | $ | 525 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts in millions | MA | MIS | Eliminations | Consolidated | MA | MIS | Eliminations | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total external revenue | $ | 3,599 | $ | 4,119 | $ | — | $ | 7,718 | $ | 3,295 | $ | 3,793 | $ | — | $ | 7,088 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenue | 12 | 198 | (210) | — | 13 | 193 | (206) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 3,611 | 4,317 | (210) | 7,718 | 3,308 | 3,986 | (206) | 7,088 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compensation expense | 1,438 | 1,136 | — | 2,574 | 1,370 | 1,169 | — | 2,539 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-compensation expense | 779 | 423 | — | 1,202 | 731 | 410 | — | 1,141 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intersegment expense | 198 | 12 | (210) | — | 193 | 13 | (206) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating, SG&A | 2,415 | 1,571 | (210) | 3,776 | 2,294 | 1,592 | (206) | 3,680 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 1,196 | $ | 2,746 | $ | — | $ | 3,942 | $ | 1,014 | $ | 2,394 | $ | — | $ | 3,408 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Margin | 33.1 | % | 63.6 | % | 51.1 | % | 30.7 | % | 60.1 | % | 48.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 393 | 87 | — | 480 | 353 | 78 | — | 431 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | 77 | 31 | — | 108 | 42 | 17 | — | 59 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charges related to asset abandonment (1) | 3 | — | — | 3 | 43 | — | — | 43 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 3,351 | $ | 2,875 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin | 43.4 | % | 40.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-operating (expense) income, net | (221) | (176) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 3,130 | $ | 2,699 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) The charges related to asset abandonment for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 relate to severance incurred pursuant to a reduction in staff due to the Company's decision in 2024 to outsource the production of certain sustainability content utilized in our product offerings. | ||
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Table 6 - Transaction and Recurring Revenue (Unaudited)
The following tables summarize the split between transaction revenue and recurring revenue. In the MA segment, recurring revenue represents subscription-based revenue and software maintenance revenue. Transaction revenue in MA represents revenue from one-time sales, including those from perpetual software license fees, software implementation services, risk management advisory projects, and training and certification services. In the MIS segment, excluding MIS Other, transaction revenue represents the initial rating of a new debt issuance, as well as other one-time fees, while recurring revenue represents recurring monitoring fees of a rated debt obligation and/or entities that issue such obligations, as well as revenue from programs such as commercial paper, medium-term notes and shelf registrations. In MIS Other, transaction revenue represents revenue from professional services, while recurring revenue represents financial instrument pricing services.
Three Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts in millions | Transaction | Recurring | Total | Transaction | Recurring | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Decision Solutions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Banking | $ | 17 | $ | 133 | $ | 150 | $ | 28 | $ | 118 | $ | 146 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | % | 89 | % | 100 | % | 19 | % | 81 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance | $ | 6 | $ | 177 | $ | 183 | $ | 6 | $ | 153 | $ | 159 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | % | 97 | % | 100 | % | 4 | % | 96 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
KYC | $ | 2 | $ | 115 | $ | 117 | $ | 1 | $ | 96 | $ | 97 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | % | 98 | % | 100 | % | 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Decision Solutions | $ | 25 | $ | 425 | $ | 450 | $ | 35 | $ | 367 | $ | 402 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | % | 94 | % | 100 | % | 9 | % | 91 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research & Insights | $ | 3 | $ | 255 | $ | 258 | $ | 3 | $ | 240 | $ | 243 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Data & Information | $ | 2 | $ | 233 | $ | 235 | $ | 5 | $ | 213 | $ | 218 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | 2 | % | 98 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MA | $ | 30 | $ | 913 | $ | 943 | $ | 43 | $ | 820 | $ | 863 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | % | 97 | % | 100 | % | 5 | % | 95 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Finance | $ | 334 | $ | 146 | $ | 480 | $ | 246 | $ | 135 | $ | 381 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 70 | % | 30 | % | 100 | % | 65 | % | 35 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Structured Finance | $ | 77 | $ | 62 | $ | 139 | $ | 79 | $ | 59 | $ | 138 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 55 | % | 45 | % | 100 | % | 57 | % | 43 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Institutions | $ | 82 | $ | 87 | $ | 169 | $ | 89 | $ | 78 | $ | 167 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 49 | % | 51 | % | 100 | % | 53 | % | 47 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Public, Project and Infrastructure Finance | $ | 98 | $ | 51 | $ | 149 | $ | 69 | $ | 46 | $ | 115 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 66 | % | 34 | % | 100 | % | 60 | % | 40 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MIS Other | $ | 2 | $ | 7 | $ | 9 | $ | 2 | $ | 6 | $ | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22 | % | 78 | % | 100 | % | 25 | % | 75 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MIS | $ | 593 | $ | 353 | $ | 946 | $ | 485 | $ | 324 | $ | 809 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 63 | % | 37 | % | 100 | % | 60 | % | 40 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Moody's Corporation | $ | 623 | $ | 1,266 | $ | 1,889 | $ | 528 | $ | 1,144 | $ | 1,672 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 33 | % | 67 | % | 100 | % | 32 | % | 68 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Table 6 - Transaction and Recurring Revenue (Unaudited) Continued
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts in millions | Transaction | Recurring | Total | Transaction | Recurring | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Decision Solutions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Banking | $ | 93 | $ | 476 | $ | 569 | $ | 113 | $ | 438 | $ | 551 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | % | 84 | % | 100 | % | 21 | % | 79 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance | $ | 21 | $ | 664 | $ | 685 | $ | 26 | $ | 572 | $ | 598 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | % | 97 | % | 100 | % | 4 | % | 96 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
KYC | $ | 3 | $ | 435 | $ | 438 | $ | 7 | $ | 360 | $ | 367 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | 2 | % | 98 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Decision Solutions | $ | 117 | $ | 1,575 | $ | 1,692 | $ | 146 | $ | 1,370 | $ | 1,516 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | % | 93 | % | 100 | % | 10 | % | 90 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research & Insights | $ | 12 | $ | 983 | $ | 995 | $ | 12 | $ | 914 | $ | 926 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Data & Information | $ | 8 | $ | 904 | $ | 912 | $ | 12 | $ | 841 | $ | 853 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MA | $ | 137 | $ | 3,462 | $ | 3,599 | $ | 170 | $ | 3,125 | $ | 3,295 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | % | 96 | % | 100 | % | 5 | % | 95 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Finance | $ | 1,559 | $ | 573 | $ | 2,132 | $ | 1,415 | $ | 535 | $ | 1,950 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 73 | % | 27 | % | 100 | % | 73 | % | 27 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Structured Finance | $ | 315 | $ | 243 | $ | 558 | $ | 292 | $ | 226 | $ | 518 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 56 | % | 44 | % | 100 | % | 56 | % | 44 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Institutions | $ | 422 | $ | 337 | $ | 759 | $ | 418 | $ | 309 | $ | 727 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 56 | % | 44 | % | 100 | % | 57 | % | 43 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Public, Project and Infrastructure Finance | $ | 438 | $ | 197 | $ | 635 | $ | 384 | $ | 180 | $ | 564 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 69 | % | 31 | % | 100 | % | 68 | % | 32 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MIS Other | $ | 7 | $ | 28 | $ | 35 | $ | 8 | $ | 26 | $ | 34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | % | 80 | % | 100 | % | 24 | % | 76 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MIS | $ | 2,741 | $ | 1,378 | $ | 4,119 | $ | 2,517 | $ | 1,276 | $ | 3,793 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 67 | % | 33 | % | 100 | % | 66 | % | 34 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Moody's Corporation | $ | 2,878 | $ | 4,840 | $ | 7,718 | $ | 2,687 | $ | 4,401 | $ | 7,088 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 37 | % | 63 | % | 100 | % | 38 | % | 62 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Table 7 - Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin (Unaudited)
The Company presents Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin because management deems these metrics to be useful measures to provide additional perspective on Moody's operating performance. Adjusted Operating Income excludes the impact of: i) depreciation and amortization; ii) restructuring charges/adjustments; and iii) charges related to asset abandonment. Depreciation and amortization are excluded because companies utilize productive assets of different estimated useful lives and use different methods of acquiring and depreciating productive assets. Restructuring charges/adjustments and charges related to asset abandonment, which the Company believes are not reflective of its ongoing operating cost structure, are excluded as the frequency and magnitude of these charges may vary widely across periods and companies.
Management believes that the exclusion of the aforementioned items, as detailed in the reconciliation below, allows for an additional perspective on the Company’s operating results from period to period and across companies. The Company defines Adjusted Operating Margin as Adjusted Operating Income divided by revenue.
Below is a reconciliation of these measures to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures:
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts in millions | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 770 | $ | 561 | $ | 3,351 | $ | 2,875 | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 124 | 113 | 480 | 431 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | 27 | 46 | 108 | 59 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Charges related to asset abandonment | (1) | 13 | 3 | 43 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 920 | $ | 733 | $ | 3,942 | $ | 3,408 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating margin | 40.8 | % | 33.6 | % | 43.4 | % | 40.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Margin | 48.7 | % | 43.8 | % | 51.1 | % | 48.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Table 8 - Free Cash Flow (Unaudited)
The Company defines Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities minus cash paid for capital additions. Management believes that Free Cash Flow is a useful metric in assessing the Company’s cash flows to service debt, pay dividends and to fund acquisitions and share repurchases. Management deems capital expenditures essential to the Company’s product and service innovations and maintenance of Moody’s operational capabilities. Accordingly, capital expenditures are deemed to be a recurring use of Moody’s cash flow.
Below is a reconciliation of the Company’s net cash flows from operating activities to Free Cash Flow:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| Amounts in millions | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 2,901 | $ | 2,838 | |||||||
| Capital additions | (326) | (317) | |||||||||
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 2,575 | $ | 2,521 | |||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $ | 2 | $ | (1,056) | |||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (3,063) | $ | (1,446) | |||||||
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Table 9 - Organic Constant Currency Revenue Growth (Unaudited)
The Company presents organic constant currency revenue growth (decline) as its non-GAAP measure of revenue growth (decline). Management deems this measure to be useful in providing additional perspective in assessing the Company's revenue growth (decline) excluding both the inorganic revenue impacts from certain acquisition and divestiture activity completed within the last 12 months and the impacts of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company calculates the dollar impact of foreign exchange as the difference between the translation of its current period non-USD functional currency results using comparative prior period weighted average foreign exchange translation rates and current year reported results.
Below is a reconciliation of the Company's reported revenue and growth (decline) rates to its organic constant currency revenue growth (decline) measures:
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts in millions | 2025 | 2024 | Change | Growth | 2025 | 2024 | Change | Growth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MCO revenue | $ | 1,889 | $ | 1,672 | $ | 217 | 13% | $ | 7,718 | $ | 7,088 | $ | 630 | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (31) | — | (31) | (68) | — | (68) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inorganic revenue from acquisitions | (12) | — | (12) | (57) | — | (57) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Divestitures | — | (5) | 5 | — | (5) | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency MCO revenue | $ | 1,846 | $ | 1,667 | $ | 179 | 11% | $ | 7,593 | $ | 7,083 | $ | 510 | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA revenue | $ | 943 | $ | 863 | $ | 80 | 9% | $ | 3,599 | $ | 3,295 | $ | 304 | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (18) | — | (18) | (39) | — | (39) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inorganic revenue from acquisitions | (11) | — | (11) | (49) | — | (49) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Divestitures | — | (5) | 5 | — | (5) | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency MA revenue | $ | 914 | $ | 858 | $ | 56 | 6% | $ | 3,511 | $ | 3,290 | $ | 221 | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Decision Solutions revenue | $ | 450 | $ | 402 | $ | 48 | 12% | $ | 1,692 | $ | 1,516 | $ | 176 | 12% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (6) | — | (6) | (13) | — | (13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inorganic revenue from acquisitions | (11) | — | (11) | (49) | — | (49) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Divestitures | — | (5) | 5 | — | (5) | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency Decision Solutions revenue | $ | 433 | $ | 397 | $ | 36 | 9% | $ | 1,630 | $ | 1,511 | $ | 119 | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Banking revenue | $ | 150 | $ | 146 | $ | 4 | 3% | $ | 569 | $ | 551 | $ | 18 | 3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FX impact | (1) | — | (1) | (2) | — | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inorganic revenue from acquisitions | (1) | — | (1) | (9) | — | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Divestitures | — | (5) | 5 | — | (5) | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency Banking revenue | $ | 148 | $ | 141 | $ | 7 | 5% | $ | 558 | $ | 546 | $ | 12 | 2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance revenue | $ | 183 | $ | 159 | $ | 24 | 15% | $ | 685 | $ | 598 | $ | 87 | 15% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FX impact | (1) | — | (1) | (2) | — | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inorganic revenue from acquisitions | (10) | — | (10) | (40) | — | (40) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency Insurance revenue | $ | 172 | $ | 159 | $ | 13 | 8% | $ | 643 | $ | 598 | $ | 45 | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KYC revenue | $ | 117 | $ | 97 | $ | 20 | 21% | $ | 438 | $ | 367 | $ | 71 | 19% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (4) | — | (4) | (9) | — | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency KYC revenue | $ | 113 | $ | 97 | $ | 16 | 16% | $ | 429 | $ | 367 | $ | 62 | 17% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and Insights revenue | $ | 258 | $ | 243 | $ | 15 | 6% | $ | 995 | $ | 926 | $ | 69 | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (3) | — | (3) | (9) | — | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Constant currency Research and Insights revenue | $ | 255 | $ | 243 | $ | 12 | 5% | $ | 986 | $ | 926 | $ | 60 | 6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Data and Information revenue | $ | 235 | $ | 218 | $ | 17 | 8% | $ | 912 | $ | 853 | $ | 59 | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (9) | — | (9) | (17) | — | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Constant currency Data and Information revenue | $ | 226 | $ | 218 | $ | 8 | 4% | $ | 895 | $ | 853 | $ | 42 | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Amounts in millions | 2025 | 2024 | Change | Growth | 2025 | 2024 | Change | Growth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA recurring revenue | $ | 913 | $ | 820 | $ | 93 | 11% | $ | 3,462 | $ | 3,125 | $ | 337 | 11% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (18) | — | (18) | (40) | — | (40) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inorganic recurring revenue from acquisitions | (11) | — | (11) | (47) | — | (47) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency MA recurring revenue | $ | 884 | $ | 820 | $ | 64 | 8% | $ | 3,375 | $ | 3,125 | $ | 250 | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Decision solutions recurring revenue | $ | 425 | $ | 367 | $ | 58 | 16% | $ | 1,575 | $ | 1,370 | $ | 205 | 15% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (7) | — | (7) | (14) | — | (14) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inorganic recurring revenue from acquisitions | (11) | — | (11) | (47) | — | (47) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency Decision Solutions recurring revenue | $ | 407 | $ | 367 | $ | 40 | 11% | $ | 1,514 | $ | 1,370 | $ | 144 | 11% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Banking recurring revenue | $ | 133 | $ | 118 | $ | 15 | 13% | $ | 476 | $ | 438 | $ | 38 | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (2) | — | (2) | (3) | — | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inorganic recurring revenue from acquisitions | (1) | — | (1) | (8) | — | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency Banking recurring revenue | $ | 130 | $ | 118 | $ | 12 | 10% | $ | 465 | $ | 438 | $ | 27 | 6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance recurring revenue | $ | 177 | $ | 153 | $ | 24 | 16% | $ | 664 | $ | 572 | $ | 92 | 16% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (1) | — | (1) | (2) | — | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inorganic recurring revenue from acquisitions | (10) | — | (10) | (39) | — | (39) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency Insurance recurring revenue | $ | 166 | $ | 153 | $ | 13 | 8% | $ | 623 | $ | 572 | $ | 51 | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KYC recurring revenue | $ | 115 | $ | 96 | $ | 19 | 20% | $ | 435 | $ | 360 | $ | 75 | 21% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (4) | — | (4) | (9) | — | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency KYC recurring revenue | $ | 111 | $ | 96 | $ | 15 | 16% | $ | 426 | $ | 360 | $ | 66 | 18% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Research & Insights recurring revenue | $ | 255 | $ | 240 | $ | 15 | 6% | $ | 983 | $ | 914 | $ | 69 | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | (3) | (3) | (9) | — | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency Research & Insights recurring revenue | $ | 252 | $ | 240 | $ | 12 | 5% | $ | 974 | $ | 914 | $ | 60 | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Data & Information recurring revenue | $ | 233 | $ | 213 | $ | 20 | 9% | $ | 904 | $ | 841 | $ | 63 | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FX impact | (8) | — | (8) | (17) | — | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Organic constant currency Data & Information revenue | $ | 225 | $ | 213 | $ | 12 | 6% | $ | 887 | $ | 841 | $ | 46 | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Table 10 - Key Performance Metrics - Annualized Recurring Revenue (Unaudited)
The Company presents Annualized Recurring Revenue (“ARR”) on an organic constant currency basis for its MA business as a supplemental performance metric to provide additional insight on the estimated value of MA's recurring revenue contracts at a given point in time. The Company uses ARR to manage and monitor performance of its MA operating segment and believes that this metric is a key indicator of the trajectory of MA's recurring revenue base.
The Company calculates ARR by taking the total recurring contract value for each active renewable contract as of the reporting date, divided by the number of days in the contract and multiplied by 365 days to create an annualized value. The Company defines renewable contracts as subscriptions, term licenses, maintenance and renewable services. ARR excludes transaction sales including one-time training, services and perpetual licenses. In order to compare period-over-period ARR excluding the effects of foreign currency translation, the Company bases the calculation on currency rates utilized in its current year operating budget and holds these FX rates constant for the duration of all current and prior periods being reported. Additionally, to provide better perspective in assessing growth, the Company excludes from ARR contracts associated with acquisitions and divestitures completed within the last 12 months.
The Company’s definition of ARR may differ from definitions utilized by other companies reporting similarly named measures, and this metric should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
| Amounts in millions | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | Change | Growth | |||||||||||||||||||
| MA ARR | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Banking | $ | 494 | $ | 458 | $ | 36 | 8% | ||||||||||||||||
| Insurance | 649 | 604 | 45 | 7% | |||||||||||||||||||
| KYC | 436 | 380 | 56 | 15% | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Decision Solutions | $ | 1,579 | $ | 1,442 | $ | 137 | 10% | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and Insights | 1,002 | 932 | 70 | 8% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Data and Information | 917 | 859 | 58 | 7% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total MA ARR | $ | 3,498 | $ | 3,233 | $ | 265 | 8% | ||||||||||||||||
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Table 11 - Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS Attributable to Moody's Common Shareholders (Unaudited)
The Company presents Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS because management deems these metrics to be useful measures to provide additional perspective on Moody's operating performance. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS exclude the impact of: i) amortization of acquired intangible assets; ii) restructuring charges/adjustments; iii) charges related to asset abandonment; iv) gains on previously held equity method investments and v) gain on the divestiture of a business and certain direct costs to transact the divestiture.
The Company excludes the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets as companies utilize intangible assets with different estimated useful lives and have different methods of acquiring and amortizing intangible assets. These intangible assets were recorded as part of acquisition accounting and contribute to revenue generation. The amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Furthermore, the timing and magnitude of business combination transactions are not predictable and the purchase price allocated to amortizable intangible assets and the related amortization period are unique to each acquisition and can vary significantly from period to period. The impact of restructuring charges/adjustments and charges related to asset abandonment, which the Company believes are not reflective of its ongoing operating cost structure are also excluded. Similarly, gains on previously held equity method investments and the gain pursuant to the divestiture of the MA Learning Solutions business along with certain related direct costs to transact the divestiture are excluded due to their infrequent nature and because they do not reflect the Company's ongoing operations. The frequency and magnitude of all of the aforementioned items may vary widely across periods and companies.
The Company excludes the aforementioned items to provide additional perspective when comparing net income and diluted EPS from period to period and across companies as the frequency and magnitude of similar transactions may vary widely across periods.
Below is a reconciliation of these measures to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures:
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts in millions | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income attributable to Moody's common shareholders | $ | 610 | $ | 395 | $ | 2,459 | $ | 2,058 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax Acquisition-Related Intangible Amortization Expenses | $ | 52 | $ | 50 | $ | 215 | $ | 198 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax on Acquisition-Related Intangible Amortization Expenses | (12) | (12) | (52) | (48) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Acquisition-Related Intangible Amortization Expenses | 40 | 38 | 163 | 150 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax restructuring | $ | 27 | $ | 46 | $ | 108 | $ | 59 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax on restructuring | (7) | (12) | (27) | (15) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net restructuring | 20 | 34 | 81 | 44 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax charges related to asset abandonment | $ | (1) | $ | 13 | $ | 3 | $ | 43 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax on charges related to asset abandonment | — | (4) | (1) | (11) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net charges related to asset abandonment | (1) | 9 | 2 | 32 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax gain on previously held equity method investments | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax on gain on previously held equity method investments | — | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gain on previously held equity method investments | — | — | — | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax gain on divestiture of business | $ | (23) | $ | — | $ | (23) | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax costs to transact divestiture | 2 | — | 2 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax on gain on divestiture and related costs | 3 | — | 3 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gain on divestiture of business and related costs | (18) | — | (18) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income | $ | 651 | $ | 476 | $ | 2,687 | $ | 2,279 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to Moody's common shareholders | $ | 3.41 | $ | 2.17 | $ | 13.67 | $ | 11.26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax Acquisition-Related Intangible Amortization Expenses | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 1.20 | $ | 1.08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax on Acquisition-Related Intangible Amortization Expenses | (0.06) | (0.07) | (0.29) | (0.26) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Acquisition-Related Intangible Amortization Expenses | 0.23 | 0.21 | 0.91 | 0.82 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax restructuring | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.32 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax on restructuring | (0.04) | (0.06) | (0.15) | (0.08) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net restructuring | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.45 | 0.24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax charges related to asset abandonment | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax on charges related to asset abandonment | — | (0.02) | (0.01) | (0.06) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net charges related to asset abandonment | (0.01) | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax gain on previously held equity method investments | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (0.04) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax on gain on previously held equity method investments | — | — | — | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gain on previously held equity method investments | — | — | — | (0.03) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax gain on divestiture of business | $ | (0.13) | $ | — | $ | (0.13) | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax costs to transact divestiture | 0.01 | — | 0.01 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax on gain on divestiture and related costs | 0.02 | — | 0.02 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gain on divestiture of business and related costs | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Diluted EPS | $ | 3.64 | $ | 2.62 | $ | 14.94 | $ | 12.47 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Note: The tax impacts in the tables above were calculated using tax rates in effect in the jurisdiction for which the item relates. | ||
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Table 12 - 2026 Outlook
Moody’s updated outlook for full year 2026, as of February 18, 2026, reflects assumptions about numerous factors that could affect its business and is based on currently available information reviewed by management through, and as of, today’s date. For a complete list of these assumptions, please refer to “Assumptions and Outlook” on page 10 of this earnings release.
Full Year 2026 Moody's Corporation Guidance as of February 18, 2026 | |||||
Moody's Corporation (MCO) | Current Guidance | ||||
| Revenue | Increase in the high-single-digit percent range | ||||
Operating Expenses | Increase in the mid-single-digit percent range | ||||
Operating Margin | 45% to 46% | ||||
Adjusted Operating Margin (1) | 52% to 53% | ||||
Interest Expense, Net | $210 to $230 million | ||||
Non-operating Expense (2) | $180 to $200 million | ||||
Effective Tax Rate | 23% to 25% | ||||
Diluted EPS | $15.00 to $15.60 | ||||
Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) | $16.40 to $17.00 | ||||
Operating Cash Flow | $3.25 to $3.45 billion | ||||
Free Cash Flow (1) | $2.8 to $3.0 billion | ||||
Share Repurchases | Approximately $2.0 billion (subject to available cash, market conditions, M&A opportunities and other ongoing capital allocation decisions) | ||||
| Moody's Analytics (MA) | Current Guidance | ||||
MA Revenue | Increase in the mid-single-digit percent range | ||||
MA Organic Constant Currency Revenue (3) | Increase in the high-single-digit percent range | ||||
ARR (4) | Increase in the high-single-digit percent range | ||||
MA Adjusted Operating Margin | 34% to 35% | ||||
| Moody's Investors Service (MIS) | Current Guidance | ||||
MIS Revenue | Increase in the high-single-digit percent range | ||||
MIS Adjusted Operating Margin | Approximately 65% | ||||
Note: All current guidance as of February 18, 2026. (1) These metrics are adjusted measures. See below for reconciliation of these measures to their comparable U.S. GAAP measure. (2) Non-operating expense is inclusive of net interest expense. (3) Refer to Table 9 within this earnings release for the definition of organic constant currency revenue. See below for reconciliation of this measure to its comparable U.S. GAAP measure. (4) Refer to Table 10 within this earnings release for the definition of and further information on the ARR metric. | |||||
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The following are reconciliations of the Company's adjusted forward-looking measures to their comparable U.S. GAAP measure:
| Projected for the Year Ended December 31, 2026 | |||||
| Operating margin guidance | 45% to 46% | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | Approximately 6% | ||||
| Restructuring | Approximately 1% | ||||
| Adjusted Operating Margin guidance | 52% to 53% | ||||
| Projected for the Year Ended December 31, 2026 | |||||
| Operating cash flow guidance | $3.25 to $3.45 billion | ||||
Less: Capital expenditures (5) | Approximately $450 million | ||||
| Free Cash Flow guidance | $2.8 to $3.0 billion | ||||
| Projected for the Year Ended December 31, 2026 | |||||
| Diluted EPS guidance | $15.00 to $15.60 | ||||
| Acquisition-Related Intangible Amortization | Approximately $0.90 | ||||
| Restructuring | Approximately $0.40 | ||||
Duplicative Rent - NY HQ (6) | Approximately $0.10 | ||||
| Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance | $16.40 to $17.00 | ||||
| Projected for the Year Ended December 31, 2026 | |||||
MA Revenue | Increase in the mid-single-digit percent range | ||||
FX impact | Approximately (1%) | ||||
Inorganic revenue from acquisitions and divestitures (7) | Approximately 2% | ||||
MA Organic Constant Currency Revenue | Increase in the high-single-digit percent range | ||||
(5) ~$100 million in incremental capital expenditures is associated with office relocations in New York and London. (6) Reflects duplicative rent expense related to the transition to Moody’s new global headquarters. Relocations of Moody’s global headquarters have been infrequent, and accordingly, this duplicative rent does not reflect the Company’s ongoing operating cost structure. (7) Primarily relates to the impact from the divestiture of the MA Learning Solutions business. | ||||||||||||||
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FAQ
How did Moody’s Corporation (MCO) perform financially in full year 2025?
Moody’s delivered strong 2025 results, with revenue rising 9% to $7.718 billion. Diluted EPS increased 21% to $13.67, and adjusted diluted EPS grew 20% to $14.94, reflecting higher operating income and expanded margins in both Moody’s Analytics and Moody’s Investors Service.
What were Moody’s Corporation’s (MCO) fourth quarter 2025 results?
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Moody’s generated revenue of $1.889 billion, up 13% from the prior year. Diluted EPS was $3.41, with adjusted diluted EPS of $3.64. Segment performance benefited from strong issuance volumes and continued growth in analytics and recurring revenue.
What guidance did Moody’s Corporation (MCO) provide for 2026 earnings?
For 2026, Moody’s expects diluted EPS of $15.00–$15.60 and adjusted diluted EPS of $16.40–$17.00. Management also forecasts high‑single‑digit revenue growth, operating margin of 45–46%, and adjusted operating margin of 52–53%, based on macroeconomic and market assumptions outlined in the outlook.
What is Moody’s Corporation’s (MCO) 2026 outlook for cash flow and share repurchases?
Moody’s projects 2026 operating cash flow of $3.25–$3.45 billion and free cash flow of $2.8–$3.0 billion. The company plans approximately $2.0 billion of share repurchases, subject to available cash, market conditions, M&A opportunities, and broader capital allocation priorities.
How did Moody’s Analytics (MA) and Moody’s Investors Service (MIS) perform in 2025?
In 2025, Moody’s Analytics revenue grew 9% to $3.599 billion, with a 33.1% adjusted operating margin. Moody’s Investors Service revenue increased 9% to $4.119 billion, achieving a 63.6% adjusted operating margin, driven by constructive credit markets and record issuance levels.
What is Moody’s Corporation’s (MCO) revenue growth outlook by segment for 2026?
For 2026, Moody’s expects Moody’s Analytics revenue to rise in the mid‑single‑digit percent range, with organic constant currency revenue and ARR growing in the high‑single‑digit range. Moody’s Investors Service revenue is projected to increase in the high‑single‑digit percent range.
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