Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-04-22
Moody's Corporation Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results and Updates Full-Year Outlook
Moody's Corporation announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting an 8% increase in revenue to $2.1 billion and an adjusted operating margin of 53.2%.
- Filer
- Moody's Corporation MCO · NYSE
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- Accession
- 0001628280-26-026383
- CIK
- 0001059556
- Signal
- High impactFinancial Services
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- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
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The company also updated its full-year 2026 guidance, maintaining a high-single-digit percent range for revenue growth and adjusted diluted EPS within the range of $16.40 to $17.00. Additionally, Moody's appointed Christina Kosmowski as CEO of Moody's Analytics, effective June 2026.
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About Moody's Corporation
Moody's Corporation is a leading financial services company specializing in credit ratings, risk analysis, and research. Its primary function is to evaluate the creditworthiness of various entities, providing essential insights for investors and stakeholders. Moody's operates through two main business segments: Moody's Investors Service (MIS), which issues ratings for a wide array of financial instruments including government, corporate, and structured finance securities, and Moody's Analytics (MA), offering data, analytical solutions, and insights to help decision-makers manage risk and identify opportunities. Moody's plays a critical role in the global financial markets by providing transparent and standardized credit ratings, which in turn influence borrowing costs and investment strategies across multiple sectors. This company impacts industries such as banking, insurance, and asset management, and is integral to the functioning of bond markets worldwide. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in New York City, Moody's is regarded as one of the key credit rating agencies with a significant imprint on financial decision-making processes globally, ensuring the efficient flow of capital in the markets.
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