0A8Y Stock Chart & Stats
$583.95
-$9.12(-1.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$583.95
-$9.12(-1.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$500.00 - $655.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume877.00
Average Volume (3M)354.00
Market Cap
$40.84B
Enterprise Value$47.01K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$356.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.0
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Oct 20, 2026EPS Estimate
5.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)18.18
Shares Outstanding72,700,000
10 Day Avg. Volume576
30 Day Avg. Volume354
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.48
Price to Book (P/B)-16.68
Price to Sales (P/S)14.12
P/FCF Ratio28.58
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$699.50Price Target Upside19.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)19.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Index & Recurring-license Franchise StrengthMSCI's index and subscription licensing model produces highly recurring revenue with exceptional client retention (>97%). Strong net new subscription growth (~41% YoY) and rising ABF run rates translate to durable, predictable cash flows and high visibility for the next several quarters.
Very High Margins And Cash ConversionMSCI sustains very high gross and operating margins alongside strong free cash flow (~$1.6B TTM) and near‑one-to-one FCF conversion (~0.96x). This robust profitability and cash generation supports reinvestment, product development, and shareholder returns over the medium term.
Strategic Acquisition Expands Climate-risk OfferingsClosing First Street materially broadens MSCI's climate and physical‑risk capabilities, adding proprietary data and repeatable subscription revenue. This enhances ESG/Climate product moat and cross‑sell potential into existing index, analytics, and institutional client relationships over coming years.
Bears Say
Weak Balance Sheet: Negative Equity, Rising DebtPersistent negative shareholders' equity and a rising debt load (to about $6.5B TTM) materially increase financial risk. Even with strong cash flow, leverage limits flexibility, raises refinancing and interest exposure, and constrains capacity for large bolt‑on investments or sustained higher buybacks.
Revenue Growth Deceleration; Sustainability Demand SoftAfter multi‑year strength, top‑line growth has meaningfully decelerated and sustainability/reporting demand is currently weak and possibly cyclical. This raises execution risk for MSCI's newer growth initiatives and reduces near‑term organic growth visibility until secular demand or monetization improves.
Fee Compression & Higher Expense Run‑rateMix shifts and contractual changes are compressing ABF yields, while acquisitions and elevated comp/bonuses lift D&A, interest and operating expense guidance. Together these forces make sustaining current margins harder, introducing mid‑term margin sensitivity despite strong top franchises.
MSCI News
0A8Y FAQ
What was MSCI Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
MSCI Inc lowest share price was $500.00 and its highest was $655.00 in the past 12 months.
What is MSCI Inc’s market cap?
MSCI Inc’s market cap is $40.84B.
When is MSCI Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
MSCI Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 20, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were MSCI Inc’s earnings last quarter?
MSCI Inc released its earnings results on Jul 21, 2026. The company reported $4.94 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.986 by -$0.046.
Is MSCI Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts MSCI Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does MSCI Inc pay dividends?
MSCI Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is MSCI Inc’s EPS estimate?
MSCI Inc’s EPS estimate is 5.03.
How many shares outstanding does MSCI Inc have?
MSCI Inc has 72,700,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to MSCI Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
MSCI Inc reported an EPS of $4.94 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.986. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.189%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MSCI Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:0A8Y
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
MSCI Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$699.50 (19.79% Upside)
$699.50 (19.79% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0A8Y Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 55%
Sector Average 55%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $2.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
MSCI Inc
MSCI Inc., alongside its subsidiaries, offers sophisticated tools and services to support global investment decision-making and process management for its clients. The company is structured into four key segments: Index, Analytics, ESG and Climate, and Private Assets. The Index division furnishes benchmarks employed across diverse investment applications, including the creation of indexed financial products such as ETFs, mutual funds, and various derivatives; performance evaluation; portfolio building and adjustment; and strategic asset allocation. This segment also oversees the licensing of GICS and GICS Direct. Its Analytics segment provides comprehensive solutions for risk management, performance attribution, and portfolio oversight, encompassing content, applications, and services. These offerings deliver an integrated perspective on risk and return, alongside detailed analysis of market, credit, liquidity, and counterparty risks across all asset classes. The segment also includes managed services like consolidating client portfolio data from disparate sources, reviewing and reconciling inputs, and producing tailored reports. Furthermore, its HedgePlatform is specifically designed for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring risks related to hedge fund investments. The ESG and Climate segment delivers offerings that enable institutional investors to understand the long-term impact of environmental, social, and governance factors on both their portfolios and individual securities. It also equips investors with essential data, ratings, research, and analytical tools for navigating evolving regulatory landscapes. The Private Assets segment specializes in providing real estate market and transaction data, benchmarks, return analytics, climate impact assessments, and valuable market insights for funds, investors, and managers. It also extends business intelligence to real estate owners, managers, developers, and brokers, while offering critical investment decision support for private capital. Its diverse clientele includes asset owners and managers, financial intermediaries, wealth management firms, real estate professionals, and corporations. Founded in 1998, MSCI Inc. is headquartered in New York City.
0A8Y Company Deck
0A8Y Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong momentum across MSCI's index, ABF, hedge fund/trader, and private assets franchises with double-digit organic growth, record AUM and substantial new-product and AI-driven pipeline. Challenges were highlighted primarily in the sustainability reporting segment, some fee compression from mix shift, and near-term expense and margin headwinds driven by acquisitions and comp accruals. Overall, the positive growth drivers, record AUM, accelerating run rates, and sizable new-product traction materially outweigh the cited challenges.View all GB:0A8Y earnings summaries0A8Y Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$699.50
▲(19.79% Upside)