Recent Updates — MCO
Moody’s Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.0 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, with diluted earnings per share rising 18% to $4.24. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for diluted EPS between $16.00 and $16.50. Additionally, the board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per share, payable on December 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 20, 2026. Moody’s operates in the financial information and credit rating industry.
Jorge Bermudez retired from Moody’s Board effective Oct. 12, 2026, after serving since April 2011; his departure was not due to disagreements. The Board approved full vesting of his February 2026 RSUs by removing the forfeiture requirement and appointed Lisa Sawicki as Audit Committee Chairman immediately. Keith Demmings, elected Aug. 11 effective Nov. 1, joins Governance & Nominating and Audit Committees; board size remains ten. Moody’s Corporation provides financial intelligence, analytics, and risk assessment services globally.
Moody's Corporation announced the election of Keith Demmings to its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2026. Mr. Demmings, currently President and CEO of Assurant, Inc., will receive an annual cash retainer of $120,000 and a restricted stock unit award valued at $230,000 in November 2026. This appointment adds significant insurance sector expertise to the board as Moody's continues its focus on data insights and risk management solutions.
Moody's Corporation reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $2.185 billion, a 15% increase from $1.898 billion in the prior-year period. Diluted earnings per share rose 57% to $5.03. The company reported an adjusted operating margin of 55.3%, expanding by 440 basis points year-over-year. Year-to-date free cash flow reached $1.532 billion, up 34%. Moody's raised its full-year 2026 share repurchase guidance to up to $3.0 billion. The company also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share, payable on September 4, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2026. Moody's Corporation provides financial intelligence, including credit ratings and data analytics, to global capital markets.