Moody's Releases Q4 Earnings, Analysts Weigh In

Wall Street's top analysts share their latest forecasts and ratings for the credit rating agency.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) is set to report its fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday, February 18. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $3.44 per share, up from $2.62 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Moody's quarterly revenue is $1.87 billion, compared to $1.67 billion last year. Moody's also recently announced the establishment of a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Why it matters

Moody's is a leading global credit rating agency, so its quarterly earnings and financial performance are closely watched by investors and analysts as indicators of broader economic and market conditions. The company's expansion into Saudi Arabia also signals its strategic focus on growing its international footprint.

The details

Analysts have been adjusting their forecasts for Moody's ahead of the Q4 earnings release. The company's stock price closed at $423.22 on Tuesday, down 0.8% for the day. Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings and price targets for MCO stock on the Analyst Stock Ratings page.

  • Moody's will release its Q4 2026 earnings on Wednesday, February 18.
  • The company recently announced the establishment of a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The players

Moody's Corporation

A leading global credit rating agency that provides research, data, and analytics to help investors assess credit risk.

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The takeaway

Moody's Q4 earnings report will be closely watched as a barometer of broader economic and market conditions. The company's expansion into Saudi Arabia also highlights its strategic focus on growing its international footprint.