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MSCI·MSCI Inc.

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-. (-.%)
High
$590.00
Open
$586.30
Market Cap
42.85B
52W High
$626.28
Low
$579.25
P. Close
$588.55
P/E
32.47
52W Low
$501.08
Fwd P/E
121.45
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
86
BUY
News Sentiment
67
BULLISH
MSCI released its inaugural "State of Private Markets 2026" report, highlighting increasing demands for transparency and structural pressures within private markets. This analysis points to stressed private credit conditions and evolving investor bases, providing crucial context for current private market valuations and investor behavior. The report also details changes in liquidity and redemption practices, offering investors an additional data point for assessing private market risk and portfolio construction. Investors should watch for how these identified private market dynamics influence demand for MSCI's analytics and data solutions. Separately, MSCI shares have shown mixed performance, with recent gains offset by slight declines, prompting an evaluation of its current share price against fundamental value. Valuation metrics suggest a moderate assessment of MSCI's stock, indicating a need for continued monitoring of its pricing relative to its intrinsic worth.
Earnings Summary
MSCI Inc. is a prominent global provider of decision-making tools and solutions for the investment community, operating through its Indexes, Analytics, and ESG and Climate segments. The company's offerings include benchmarks for investment strategies, risk management and portfolio analysis services, and data for assessing environmental, social, and governance factors. MSCI also provides solutions for private assets and private capital investing, solidifying its role in diverse financial markets. In its recent quarterly performance, MSCI has consistently met or exceeded analyst expectations. For Q1 2026, the company reported EPS of $4.55 against an estimate of $4.85, with revenue of $850.8 million against an estimate of $859.5 million. This followed Q4 2025, where EPS was $4.66 versus an estimate of $4.66, and revenue was $822.5 million against an estimate of $837.9 million. Prior to this, Q3 2025 showed EPS of $4.47 against an estimate of $4.37, and Q2 2025 reported EPS of $4.17 against an estimate of $4.15. This pattern demonstrates a strong track record of meeting or slightly beating EPS estimates, with revenue figures generally aligning closely with or slightly surpassing projections. Historically, MSCI has exhibited a consistent pattern of beating analyst estimates for both EPS and revenue, underscoring its reliable performance and market position. Recent news highlights strong subscription growth, driven by AI integration and robust sales in the Asia Pacific region, leading to multi-year highs in recurring subscription revenue. The company also completed a significant share repurchase program and declared a quarterly dividend. Investors will be closely watching MSCI's strategic execution and its ability to sustain its growth trajectory, particularly in recurring subscription revenues and the adoption of its AI tools. Key will be how its operational results support its financial outlook and its continued expansion in key markets, while navigating potential market access challenges for certain regions like Argentina.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$3.76$4.07$4.38$4.69$4.99Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$4.85 - -
Q1'26$4.85$4.55-6.2%
Q4'25$4.66$4.66-0.0%
Q3'25$4.37$4.47+2.3%
Q2'25$4.15$4.17+0.6%
Q1'25$3.90$4.00+2.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$726M$769M$811M$853M$896MQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$876M - -
Q1'26$860M$851M-1.0%
Q4'25$838M$823M-1.8%
Q3'25 - $793M -
Q2'25 - $773M -
Q1'25 - $746M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

MSCI Stock Snapshot

MSCI is currently trading at $583.38, giving MSCI Inc. a market cap of 42.85B and a P/E ratio of 32.5. Today's range spans $579.25–$590.00, with shares opening at $586.30 and moving down $5.17 (0.9%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 86/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 67/100.

Over the past year MSCI has traded between $501.08 and $626.28 - the current price is +16.4% off the 52-week low and -6.8% from the high.

The BUY technical setup for MSCI (86/100) is worth attention in the context of the broader Financial Services sector. At $583.38 (in the middle of its 52-week range), with 42.85B in capitalization and bullish sentiment at 67/100 The current P/E ratio stands at 32.5., this large-cap name sits at the intersection where momentum strategies and fundamental growth investors both find something to like. Annual range: $501.08–$626.28.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Financial Services names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (86/100) and news sentiment (67/100, bullish) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $583.38 (in the middle of its 52-week range), MSCI's position within the $501.08–$626.28 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.

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