Sarasin & Partners LLP Sells 14,507 Shares of Moody's Corporation

Asset management firm reduces stake in credit rating agency

Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:18am

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Sarasin & Partners LLP, a London-based asset management firm, lowered its stake in Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) by 3.4% in the fourth quarter, according to a disclosure filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 412,752 shares of the business services provider, making it Moody's 19th largest institutional shareholder.

Why it matters

Moody's is a major player in the credit rating industry, providing assessments that are crucial for the functioning of global financial markets. Changes in institutional ownership of Moody's shares can signal shifts in market sentiment or investment strategies related to the company.

The details

Sarasin & Partners sold 14,507 shares of Moody's during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 412,752 shares. The firm's portfolio allocation to Moody's is 2.2%, making it the 19th largest holding. Moody's shares have fluctuated in recent months amid broader market volatility, with the stock price ranging from around $380 to $550 over the past year.

  • Sarasin & Partners filed the disclosure with the SEC in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The players

Sarasin & Partners LLP

A London-based asset management firm that owns a stake in Moody's Corporation.

Moody's Corporation

A global provider of credit ratings, research, data and analytics that support financial decision-making and transparency in capital markets.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Sarasin & Partners' Moody's stake is a relatively small change in the firm's portfolio, but it reflects the broader volatility and uncertainty surrounding credit rating agencies and financial services companies in the current market environment.