Moody's (MCO) Q2 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates

Moody’s (MCO) is set to report results expected by Wall Street to be $4.23 per share, an 18.8% year-over-year increase in its upcoming quarter. Revenue is projected at $2.09 billion, up 10% from the prior-year quarter. The consensus EPS estimate has been cut by 0.1% over the last 30 days to reach the current level, indicating revisions by the analysts covering the stock. The article frames those estimate changes as important for gauging how investors may respond before the release. It then breaks down average forecasts for several Moody’s monitored revenue lines tied to analytics and services. Expectations include $929.43 million for Moody’s Analytics with external customers, $1.15 billion for Moody’s Investor Services, $241.11 million for Data and Information, and $264.16 million for Research and Insights. Decision Solutions is forecast at $427.30 million. For Investor Services recurring revenue, analysts expect $369.50 million, while transaction revenue is projected at $782.03 million.