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Moody's, along with S&P Ratings, is a leading provider of credit ratings on fixed-income securities. The ratings segment, Moody's Investors Service, includes corporates, structured finance, financial institutions, and public finance ratings. MIS represents a majority of the firm's profit and about half of the firm's revenue. The other segment, Moody's Analytics, consists of decision solutions, research and insights, and data and information.

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전설적인 투자자 워런 버핏은 수십 년 동안 대기업 버크셔 해서웨이(NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B)의 놀라운 수익률을 창출하는 데 기여했으며, 종종 S&amp;P 500 시장수익률을 상회하기도 했다.워런 버핏이 연말에 버크셔 CEO에서 물러난다는 소식이 들려오는 가운데, 버크셔 해서웨이 포트폴리오의 상위 10개 주식 보유 현황을 살펴보자.

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최근 미국 증권거래위원회(SEC)는 무디스(NYSE:MCO)의 무디스 레이팅스(Moody&#39;s Ratings), S&amp;P 글로벌(NYSE:SPGI)의 S&amp;P 글로벌 레이팅스, 피치 레이팅스(Fitch Ratings, Inc.)를 포함한 6개의 주요 신용평가사들에 대해 전자 통신의 유지 및 보존에 중대한 결함이 있었다며 막대한 벌금을 부과했다. 이들 기관들은 총 4,900만 달러를 초과하는 민사 벌금을 납부하기로 합의했다.

美 SEC는 무디스, S&amp;P 글로벌, 피치 포함 6개사들에 기록 유지 실패로 $4,900만 벌금 부가

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무디스 레이팅스(Moody&#39;s Ratings)가 보잉(NYSE:BA)의 신용 등급을 하향 조정함에 따라 이 항공기 제조업체의 문제는 계속되고 있다. 일어난 일 (What Happened): 수요일 발표된 보고서에 따르면 무디스는 보잉의 무담보 부채에 대한 점수를 Baa2에서 Baa3으로 낮추었다. Ba2는 투자등급 중 가장 낮은 등급입니다.

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Over multiple decades, legendary investor Warren Buffett has helped produce incredible returns for conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), often times <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/42832123/warren-buffett-beats-sp-500-in-2024-how-oracle-of-omahas-returns-compare-over-past-20-years">outperforming the S&amp;P 500.</a>
With news that Buffett <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45184410/warren-buffett-to-step-down-as-berkshire-hathaway-ceo-by-end-of-year-asks-board-to-confirm-greg-abel-as-successor">is stepping down</a> as Berkshire CEO at the end of the year, here's a look at the top 10 stock holdings of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.
Buffett Builds Berkshire Hathaway: Buffett has shaped Berkshire Hathaway from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/08/40652464/warren-buffett-celebrates-94th-birthday-with-1-trillion-market-cap-milestone-a-look-back-at-hig">early days of a textile maker </a>into a conglomerate that owns companies like Duracell, Dairy Queen, GEICO, Fruit of the Loom, Jazwares, Pilot Flying J and more.
Along with acquiring businesses outright, Buffett has also built a portfolio of large stakes in publicly traded companies over the years.
Here's a look at the current top 10 holdings of Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio, as reported by <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/berkshire-hathaway-portfolio/">CNBC</a>. The list includes the stock, the current value and percentage of the stock portfolio.
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<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): $60.1 billion, 21.8% of the portfolio</li>
<li>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>): $42.4 billion, 15.4%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): $28.7 billion, 10.4%</li>
<li>Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>): $28.2 billion, 10.2%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): $16.1 billion, 5.8%</li>
<li>Moody's Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>): $11.5 billion, 4.2%</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>): $10.4 billion, 3.8%</li>
<li>Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>): $9.3 billion, 3.4%</li>
<li>Chubb Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>): $7.8 billion, 2.8%</li>
<li>Itochu Corporation: $7.1 billion, 2.6%</li>
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Together, the top 10 stocks in the Berkshire Hathaway represent 80.4% of the portfolio. Berkshire Hathaway owns stakes of 6% or more in each of the 10 companies, other than Apple. Berkshire owns around 2% of Apple.
Many of these stocks have been long-time holdings of Berkshire Hathaway added decades ago. Others, like Apple, have been added to the portfolio as Buffett's opinion on a stock or sector change.
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Berkshire Hathaway Performance: Shares of Berkshire Hathaway hit new all-time highs on Friday ahead of the annual shareholders meeting, where Buffett surprised the crowd with his stepping down announcement.
On Monday, Berkshire Hathaway stock fell over 5% as investors grasped what the company could look like without Buffett and with the company reporting lower operating profit year-over-year.
Year-to-date, Berkshire Hathaway stock is up 13.2%, outperforming the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which is down 3.4%. Berkshire Hathaway has also outperformed the S&amp;P 500 ETF over the one-year and five-year periods.
Here's a look at the year-to-date performance of the top 10 Berkshire Hathaway holdings:
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<li>Apple: -18.2%</li>
<li>American Express: -6.5%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Co: +15.8%</li>
<li>Bank of America: -6.8%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp: -7.7%</li>
<li>Moody's Corp: -1.7%</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum: -21.7%</li>
<li>Kraft Heinz: -7.4%</li>
<li>Chubb Ltd: +5.7%</li>
<li>Itochu: -9.7%</li>
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Of the top 10 holdings, only two are positive year-to-date in 2025, putting more pressure on the Berkshire Hathaway non-stock holdings like the insurance and energy units, which are wholly owned, to perform well during the year.
With a changing of CEO, there is a chance that the top 10 holdings in the Berkshire Hathaway stock portfolio look significantly different at this time next year. Although, many of these stocks have been outperforming the market and helping Berkshire Hathaway produce strong returns annually.
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Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) might be Berkshire Hathaway Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) biggest holding today, but it's far from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/warren-buffett">being Warren Buffett</a>'s oldest flame.
While Apple accounts for over 28% of Berkshire's portfolio, Buffett only began buying it in the first quarter of 2016. That makes it a relative newcomer compared to three other iconic names Buffett picked up way back in the first quarter of 2001 &#8211; and still hasn't let go of. 
With the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio holding onto these shares for over two decades, these positions reveal how Buffett's best investments aren't always the flashiest &#8211; they're the most enduring.
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As of the fourth quarter of 2024, Berkshire owns 151.6 million shares of American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), now worth nearly $45 billion, making it Buffett's #2 holding at 16.84% of the portfolio.
Buffett's enduring confidence is underlined by a whopping 21.5% ownership stake in the company. Amex's brand loyalty and capital-light business model make it the quintessential Buffett stock &#8211; durable, predictable, and slow to leave the wallet.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Underrated Winner</h2>
Moody's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) doesn't make headlines like Apple or Coke, but it's been compounding quietly in Buffett's portfolio for 24 years. Berkshire owns nearly 25 million shares, worth $11.7 billion, or 4.37% of the portfolio.
It's a classic Buffett play: pricing power, industry dominance and little need for reinvestment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The OG Buffett Bet</h2>
Buffett might be most associated with Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), and for good reason. Berkshire owns 400 million shares, valued at nearly $25 billion, making up 9.32% of the portfolio.
He once called Coke's brand "the most valuable franchise in the world" &#8211; and clearly, he's still sipping.
Apple may rule today's headlines, but these three 24-year veterans quietly built Buffett's empire &#8211; one quarter at a time.
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Moodys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.45% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.52%. Currently, Moodys has a market capitalization of $78.92 billion. 
Buying $100 In MCO: If an investor had bought $100 of MCO stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,065.00 today based on a price of $438.62 for MCO at the time of writing.
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Stifel analyst Shlomo Rosenbaum maintains Moodys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $533 to $468.

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Stifel Maintains Hold on Moodys, Lowers Price Target to $468

BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber maintains Moodys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $475 to $456.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Moodys, Lowers Price Target to $456

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Evercore ISI Group raised Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) price target from $67 to $70. Evercore ISI Group analyst David Palmer maintained an Outperform rating. Mondelez shares closed at $68.29 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MDLZ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Barclays raised the price target for 3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) from $160 to $164. Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintained an Overweight rating. 3M shares closed at $136.33 on Tuesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MMM/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies cut Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) price target from $70 to $68. Jefferies analyst Akash Tewari maintained a Buy rating. Bristol-Myers Squibb shares closed at $49.82 on Tuesday. See how other analysts view<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BMY/analyst-ratings"> this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity cut the price target for Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) from $404 to $303. Canaccord Genuity analyst George Gianarikas maintained a Buy rating. Tesla shares closed at $237.97 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities boosted the price target for FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>) from $42 to $45. B of A Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral. FirstEnergy shares closed at $42.71 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird cut Moody&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) price target from $575 to $525. Baird analyst Jeffrey Meuler maintained an Outperform rating. Moody&#8217;s shares settled at $429.87 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Redburn Atlantic slashed American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) price target from $270 to $255. Redburn Atlantic analyst Harry Bartlett upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral. American Express shares closed at $252.42 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AXP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Redburn Atlantic cut Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) price target from $156 to $124. Redburn Atlantic analyst Peter Low downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell. Chevron shares closed at $137.30 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays cut the price target for Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) from $32 to $24. Barclays analyst Betty Jiang downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight. Murphy Oil shares settled at $21.39 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MUR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group slashed Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) price target from $275 to $235. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintained an Outperform rating. Amazon shares closed at $173.18 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Throughout the last three months, 9 analysts have evaluated Moodys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Moodys, presenting an average target of $525.33, a high estimate of $572.00, and a low estimate of $495.00. Experiencing a 1.6% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $533.88. 
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<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Moodys among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
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&#x7C;Jeffrey Meuler &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $525.00&#x7C;$575.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jason Haas &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $572.00&#x7C;$610.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Steinerman &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $495.00&#x7C;$585.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Manav Patnaik &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $520.00&#x7C;$570.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Sean Kennedy &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $504.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jeffrey Silber &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $531.00&#x7C;$481.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alex Kramm &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $540.00&#x7C;$510.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Shlomo Rosenbaum &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $533.00&#x7C;$459.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Toni Kaplan &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $508.00&#x7C;$481.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Moodys. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Moodys compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Moodys's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Moodys's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Moodys Better</h2>
Moody's, along with S&amp;P Ratings, is a leading provider of credit ratings on fixed-income securities. The ratings segment, Moody's Investors Service, includes corporates, structured finance, financial institutions, and public finance ratings. MIS represents a majority of the firm's profit and about half the firm's revenue. The other segment, Moody's Analytics, consists of decision solutions, research and insights, and data and information.
<h3>Key Indicators: Moodys's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Moodys displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 12.97%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Moodys's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 23.62%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 10.58%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Moodys's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.53%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Moodys's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.17. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Analyst Expectations For Moodys's Future

Baird analyst Jeffrey Meuler maintains Moodys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $575 to $525.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Moodys, Lowers Price Target to $525

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Shares of financial companies are trading higher amid Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks about trade de-escalation with China, which may help restore investor confidence towards the sector.

After Monday&#8217;s broad-based sell-off — triggered by renewed pressure from President Donald Trump on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, raising concerns over the integrity of central bank independence — Wall Street bounced back with strength on Tuesday, buoyed by upbeat signals from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">the corporate earnings season.</a>
By midday in New York, major indices were up by nearly 3%, with all 11 sectors of the S&amp;P 500 trading in positive territory. Consumer discretionary stocks led the rally.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged over 1,000 points, breaking above the 39,200 mark, as bullish momentum swept across Wall Street. Only a few S&amp;P 500 stocks remained in negative territory.
At a JPMorgan-hosted event in Washington, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at a potential de-escalation in tensions with China, further supporting risk sentiment.
Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) surged nearly 5% as investors looked ahead to the company's first-quarter earnings report, due after the closing bell.
In the bond market, after two sessions of rising Treasury yields, a modest pullback suggested some investors saw an opportunity to buy as long-dated yields neared the 5% threshold.
On the commodities front, gold briefly touched $3,500 per ounce overnight before retreating to $3,420 amid an improvement in equity market sentiment. Oil jumped 2.3%, with WTI crude reaching $64 per barrel, while copper gained 2.8%.
The cryptocurrency market also reflected a broader risk-on mood. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rallied 4% to $91,000, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) advanced more than 7% to $1,700.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg</td>
<td>1-day %</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,321.10</td>
<td>+512.80</td>
<td>2.9%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,215.87</td>
<td>+1,045.46</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,297.34</td>
<td>+139.14</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,889.24</td>
<td>+48.92</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rallied 2.7% to $527.95.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 3.9% to $392.14.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 3% to $446.20.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 2.7% to $187.68.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 3.8%. </li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Stocks reacting to quarterly earnings included: 
<ul>
<li>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) up 4.8%</li>
<li>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) up 0.5%,</li>
<li>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) down 8.7%</li>
<li>Danaher Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) up 6.6%, </li>
<li>Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) up 2.4%, </li>
<li>Moody&#8217;s Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) up 3%</li>
<li>3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) up 8%</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) down 13%</li>
<li>Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) up 14%. </li>
<li>Halliburton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) down 4.9%. </li>
</ul>
Shares of First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) soared 12% as the U.S. administration imposed tariffs up to 3,521% on solar imports from Southeast Asia. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Gainers</h1>
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<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>% Change</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Equifax Inc. </td>
<td>14.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar, Inc. </td>
<td>12.35%</td>
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<td>Pentair plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>)</td>
<td>9.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>)</td>
<td>9.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>)</td>
<td>8.30%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Moody's Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) shares are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">trading higher on Tuesday </a>after its first-quarter earnings release in which the company reported an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44918207/moodys-corporation-reports-results-for-first-quarter-2025">8% revenue increase year-on-year</a> for the first-quarter to $1.92 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.88 billion.
Moody&#8217;s reported&nbsp;quarterly&nbsp;adjusted earnings per share of $3.83,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings"> beating the consensus</a> estimate of $3.54.
Moody's Investors Service's (MIS) <a href="https://s203.q4cdn.com/694693571/files/doc_financials/2025/q1/1Q25-Earnings-Release-vFINAL.pdf">revenue increased 8% to $1.1 billion</a> from the prior year.
Moody's Analytics (MA) revenue grew 8% to $859 million.
Operating expenses grew 9% compared to the prior-year period, including 3% from investments and operational costs, 3% from restructuring charges and 2% related to M&amp;A.
The company's adjusted operating margin was 51.7%, up 100 basis points from the prior-year period. 
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MA's adjusted operating margin rose by 30 basis points to 30%. MIS's adjusted operating margin of 66% improved 140 basis points Y/Y.
Cash flow from operations was $757 million and free cash flow was $672 million.
On April 21, 2025, the board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.94 per share, an 11% increase from the prior year's quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 6, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 16, 2025.
During the first quarter of 2025, Moody's repurchased 0.8 million shares at an average cost of $481.77 per share. As of March 31, 2025, Moody's had 179.9 million shares outstanding, with approximately $1.2 billion of share repurchase authority remaining.
"Moody's delivered a very strong quarter across both our businesses, including a record quarter for our Ratings franchise. It is in times of uncertainty when the clarity and transparency we provide matter the most,&#8221; said president and CEO Rob Fauber. &#8220;Though we are facing a period of increased volatility, we run our business across market cycles, harnessing the strength and breadth of our portfolio to deliver value to our stakeholders over the long-term.&#8221; 
2025 Outlook:&nbsp;Moody's <a href="https://s203.q4cdn.com/694693571/files/doc_financials/2025/q1/1Q25-Earnings-Presentation-vFINAL.pdf">lowered the adjusted EPS outlook</a> from $14.00-$14.50 to $13.25 &#8211; $14.00 versus&nbsp;the&nbsp;$13.85 estimate.
The company projects revenues to increase in the mid single-digit percent range.
Operating expenses are projected to increase in the low to mid-single-digit percentage range in 2025.
Price Action:&nbsp;Moody's shares traded higher by 2.07% at $421.87 at last check Tuesday. 
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Why Is Financial Services Firm Moody's Stock Rising Today?

Moodys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) lowers FY2025 GAAP EPS guidance from $12.75-$13.25 to $12.00-$12.75 vs $12.66 analyst estimate..

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Moodys Lowers FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance from $12.75-$13.25 to $12.00-$12.75 vs $12.66 Est

Moodys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) lowers FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $14.00-$14.50 to $13.25-$14.00 vs $13.85 analyst estimate..

Moodys Lowers FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $14.00-$14.50 to $13.25-$14.00 vs $13.85 Est

Moody's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.83 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.54 by 8.19 percent. This is a 13.65 percent increase over earnings of $3.37 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.92 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.88 billion by 2.09 percent. This is a 7.73 percent increase over sales of $1.79 billion the same period last year.

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Moody's Q1 Adj $3.83 Beats $3.54 Estimate, Sales $1.92B Beat $1.88B Estimate

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Shares of stocks in the broader financial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness amid President Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Powell.

Moody's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2025-04-22. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Moody's will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.56. 
Anticipation surrounds Moody's's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.03, leading to a 0.88% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Moody's's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.59</td>
<td>2.86</td>
<td>3.02</td>
<td>3.04</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.62</td>
<td>3.21</td>
<td>3.28</td>
<td>3.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745247663_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Moody's Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Moody's were trading at $424.86 as of April 18. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 8.86%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Moody's</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Moody's.
Analysts have provided Moody's with 9 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $520.44, suggesting a potential 22.5% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Intercontinental Exchange, CME Group and Coinbase Global, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Intercontinental Exchange, with an average 1-year price target of $200.0, suggesting a potential 52.93% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for CME Group, with an average 1-year price target of $262.42, suggesting a potential 38.23% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Coinbase Global, with an average 1-year price target of $311.67, suggesting a potential 26.64% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peers Comparative Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for Intercontinental Exchange, CME Group and Coinbase Global, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Moodys</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>12.97%</td>
<td>$1.18B</td>
<td>10.58%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Intercontinental Exchange</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>13.65%</td>
<td>$1.62B</td>
<td>2.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CME Group</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>5.98%</td>
<td>$1.30B</td>
<td>3.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coinbase Global</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>138.17%</td>
<td>$1.72B</td>
<td>13.57%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Moody's ranks in the middle for revenue growth among its peers. It has the lowest gross profit compared to others. Moody's has the highest return on equity among its peers.
<h3>Delving into Moody's's Background</h3>
Moody's, along with S&amp;P Ratings, is a leading provider of credit ratings on fixed-income securities. The ratings segment, Moody's Investors Service, includes corporates, structured finance, financial institutions, and public finance ratings. MIS represents a majority of the firm's profit and about half the firm's revenue. The other segment, Moody's Analytics, consists of decision solutions, research and insights, and data and information.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Moody's's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Moody's displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 12.97%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Moody's's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 23.62%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Moody's's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 10.58%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Moody's's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.53%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Moody's's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 2.17. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCO/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Moody's visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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