Moody’s Set to Reveal Q3 Earnings with Strong Expectations

Moody’s Corporation is preparing to announce its third-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025 before the market opens on October 22, 2025. Analysts predict that the company will report earnings of $3.44 per share and revenue of approximately $1.9181 billion for the quarter. Investors can find further details on the earnings call scheduled for 9:00 AM ET on the company’s Q3 earnings summary page.

In its previous earnings report, released on July 23, 2025, Moody’s exceeded expectations, posting earnings of $3.56 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.39 by $0.17. The company reported revenue of $1.90 billion, also exceeding forecasts of $1.82 billion. Notably, Moody’s achieved a return on equity of 60.73% and a net margin of 29.18%, indicating strong performance relative to the same quarter the previous year when it earned $3.28 per share.

Market Performance and Analyst Insights

As of Monday, Moody’s stock opened at $470.72. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated within a range, achieving a 52-week low of $378.71 and a high of $531.93. The current 50-day moving average stands at $497.04, while the two-hundred-day moving average is $483.11. Moody’s has a market capitalization of $84.26 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.99.

In terms of institutional interest, a significant portion of Moody’s shares—approximately 92.11%—is held by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Recently, various large investors have adjusted their holdings, with Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. acquiring a new position valued at about $25,000 during the second quarter, while Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased shares worth around $50,000.

Insider Activity and Analyst Ratings

In recent insider activity, Richard G. Steele, Senior Vice President, sold 1,457 shares on July 29 for a total of $741,365.31. Following this transaction, Steele holds 1,386 shares valued at approximately $705,238.38. Additionally, Michael L. West, another insider, sold 3,704 shares for a total of $1,893,114.40, reducing his position by 31.09%.

Analysts have recently updated their price targets for Moody’s stock. BMO Capital Markets lowered its target from $534.00 to $521.00, maintaining a “market perform” rating. Conversely, Mizuho raised its price objective from $532.00 to $539.00, while Seaport Res Ptn upgraded Moody’s to a “strong-buy” rating. Currently, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” with a price target averaging $542.87.

As Moody’s prepares for its upcoming earnings announcement, the financial community will be closely watching how the company performs against these expectations, which are crucial for investor sentiment and market confidence.