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MSCI (MSCI) Stock Price & Analysis

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MSCI Stock Chart & Stats

$641.01-$14.90(-2.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$550$600$650Aug 10Aug 24Sep 8Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
$637.22 - $649.43
52-Week Range
$501.08 - $681.04
Previous Close
$655.91
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
633.54K
Market Cap
$48.21B
Enterprise Value
$45.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$261.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$6.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
34.9
Beta
0.81
Next Earnings
Jan 26, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
5.07
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 13, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.21%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring Revenue And Retention

High retention and recurring subscription growth support predictable revenue and deepen client relationships over time. Strong Index retention is especially durable because benchmark and analytics workflows are embedded in institutional investment processes, making replacement more difficult.

Profitability And Cash Generation

MSCI converts a substantial share of earnings into free cash flow while maintaining exceptionally strong profitability. This cash generation can fund product development, acquisitions, debt service, and shareholder returns, supporting resilience and strategic flexibility across the next several quarters.

AI-enabled Product Innovation

AI is improving MSCI’s ability to create models, datasets, and portfolio tools while accelerating the delivery of new products. If sustained, faster innovation can expand use cases, strengthen client retention, and support additional subscription growth across institutional markets.

Bears Say

Negative Equity And Rising Debt

Persistent negative equity and materially higher debt reduce balance-sheet flexibility despite MSCI’s strong earnings and cash flow. This structure leaves less cushion during an industry slowdown, increases financing sensitivity, and may constrain capital allocation if debt-service demands rise.

Sustainability And Climate Pressure

Ongoing cancellations and weak near-term sales momentum indicate that Sustainability and Climate is not currently contributing evenly to company growth. Continued client rightsizing could pressure recurring revenue, reduce cross-selling benefits, and require further investment to restore demand.

Limited Margin Expansion And Higher Costs

Higher operating, financing, acquisition, and severance costs can limit earnings conversion even as revenue grows. Management’s decision to reinvest AI savings rather than expand margins may support longer-term innovation, but it reduces the likelihood of near-term profitability leverage.

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MSCI FAQ

What was MSCI’s price range in the past 12 months?
MSCI lowest stock price was $501.08 and its highest was $681.04 in the past 12 months.
What is MSCI’s market cap?
MSCI’s market cap is $48.21B.
When is MSCI’s upcoming earnings report date?
MSCI’s next earnings report is estimated for Jan 26, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 80 days.
How were MSCI’s earnings last quarter?
MSCI released its earnings results on Oct 20, 2026. The company reported $5.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.027 by $0.083.
Is MSCI overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts MSCI’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does MSCI pay dividends?
MSCI pays a Quarterly dividend of $2.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.21%. See more information on MSCI dividends here
What is MSCI’s EPS estimate?
MSCI’s EPS estimate is 5.07.
How many shares outstanding does MSCI have?
MSCI has 71,500,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to MSCI’s price movement after its last earnings report?
MSCI reported an EPS of $5.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $5.027. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.005%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MSCI?
Hedge funds hold MSCI shares: the largest hedge-fund position in MSCI is 71,887,952 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 766.9K shares last quarter.
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