Johannesburg - Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) is riding high after a stellar third quarter, with its stock price seeing a significant jump. The financial intelligence giant announced impressive results, driven by strong margins and strategic investments.
Key Highlights from Moody's Q3 Results:
- Revenue soared by 11% year-on-year to R37.8 Billion, exceeding analyst expectations.
- Adjusted earnings per share reached R74.24, surpassing estimates.
- Moody’s Investors Service (MIS) revenue climbed 12% to R20.9 Billion.
- Moody’s Analytics (MA) revenue increased 9% to R17.1 Billion.
- The company's adjusted operating margin jumped to 52.9%, a significant increase from the previous year.
Moody's also reported healthy cash flow from operations at R14 Billion and free cash flow at R12.4 Billion.
Shareholder Value Boost
In a move that will delight investors, Moody's Board of Directors has approved a massive R75.6 Billion share buyback program. This demonstrates the company's confidence in its future prospects and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Additionally, a regular quarterly dividend of R17.84 per share was declared.
During the quarter, Moody's repurchased 1.0 million shares and issued 53,000 net shares through employee stock-based compensation programs. As of September 30, 2025, Moody's had 178.4 million shares outstanding.
Looking Ahead
With strong Q3 results and a significant share buyback program in place, Moody's Corporation appears well-positioned for continued growth. Investors will be watching closely to see how the company performs in the coming quarters.