Moody’s (MCO) SVP and General Counsel Steele sells 158 shares under 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Moody's Corporation senior vice president and General Counsel Richard G. Steele reported selling Common Stock in open-market transactions. He sold a total of 158 shares on April 1, 2026 at an average price of $437.77 per share, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 29, 2025.

After these sales, Steele directly holds 2,300.88 Common Stock shares. The filing also shows an additional 3,612.666 shares held indirectly through a trust, indicating both direct and indirect ownership positions remain after the reported trades.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 158 shares ($69,168)

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider Steele Richard G

Role SVP - General Counsel

Sold 158 shs ($69K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	34	$437.77	$15K
Sale	Common Stock	124	$437.77	$54K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,424.88 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 3,612.666 shares (Indirect, Trust)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 158 shares Sale price: $437.77 per share Direct holdings after sale: 2,300.88 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 158 shares Total Common Stock sold on April 1, 2026

Sale price $437.77 per share Average open-market sale price on April 1, 2026

Direct holdings after sale 2,300.88 shares Common Stock directly owned after reported transactions

Indirect trust holdings 3,612.666 shares Common Stock held indirectly through a trust

Net share change 158 shares net sold NetBuySellShares from transaction summary

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 plan, open-market sale, indirect, Common Stock

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory

"Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by Mr. Steele"

A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.

open-market sale financial

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An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

indirect financial

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Common Stock financial

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Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Steele Richard G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7 WTC AT 250 GREENWICH STREET

(Street)

NY NEW YORK 10007

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MOODYS CORP /DE/ [ MCO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP - General Counsel

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/01/2026		S(1)		34	D	$437.77	2,424.88	D
Common Stock	04/01/2026		S(1)		124	D	$437.77	2,300.88	D
Common Stock								3,612.666	I	Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by Mr. Steele on July 29, 2025.

Remarks:

	Elizabeth McCarroll by power of attorney for Richard G. Steele	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Moody's (MCO) executive Richard G. Steele report?

Richard G. Steele reported selling 158 shares of Moody’s Common Stock. The sales occurred in open-market transactions at an average price of $437.77 per share, reflecting a relatively small change in his overall ownership position in the company.

At what price did Richard G. Steele sell Moody's (MCO) shares?

He sold Moody’s Common Stock at an average price of $437.77 per share. The filing shows two open-market sale entries on April 1, 2026, both reporting the same per-share sale price for the 158 total shares sold.

How many Moody's (MCO) shares does Richard G. Steele own after the sale?

After the transactions, Steele directly owns 2,300.88 shares of Moody’s Common Stock. The filing also reports 3,612.666 additional shares held indirectly through a trust, showing continued meaningful exposure to the company’s equity.

Was Richard G. Steele’s Moody's (MCO) stock sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. A footnote explains the sale of shares was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 29, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans typically automate trading and reduce the significance of transaction timing.

How many Moody's (MCO) shares did Richard G. Steele sell in total?

He sold 158 shares of Moody’s Common Stock. The filing details two open‑market sale transactions on April 1, 2026, involving 34 shares and 124 shares respectively, both executed at an average price of $437.77 per share.