Moody's Corporation operates as an integrated risk assessment firm worldwide. It operates in two segments, Moody's Analytics and Moody's Investors Services. The Moody's Analytics segment develops a range of products and services that support the risk management activities of institutional participants in financial markets. It also offers credit research, credit models and analytics, economics data and models, and structured finance solutions; data sets on companies and securities; and SaaS solutions supporting banking, insurance, and know your customer workflows. The Moody's Investors Service segment publishes credit ratings and provides assessment services on various debt obligations, programs and facilities, and entities that issue such obligations, such as various corporate, financial institution, and governmental obligations, as well as structured finance securities. The company was formerly known as Dun and Bradstreet Company and changed its name to Moody's Corporation in September 2000. Moody's Corporation was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Moody's Corporation

Key Points
This popular sector ETF is up month to date, but it could be a risky bet in the second half of December.
If holiday spending appears tepid, that'd be a headwind for this fund.
Some of its holdings are known to slump in December's latter stages.
December is typically a favorable month for owning stocks. The final month of the year brings hopes of Santa Claus rallies, and it sits firmly in the best six-month period for equities. Those are among the reasons why the S&P 500 averages a December gain of 0.6% over the past 20 years.
That's a favorable precedent, but it's not a guarantee of success across all sectors. Before getting into the holiday spirit, investors may want to review the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) they own for potential issues in December.
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The Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT: XLF), the largest ETF in its category, could prove to be a risky sector fund to own as December progresses. Let's examine why.
"X" may not mark the spot for this SPDR ETF this month
It is worth noting that while this sector ETF may subject investors to more risk later this month, it has increased by nearly 3% on a month-to-date basis, and December weakness isn't the norm for this fund. To be fair, the ETF averaged a December gain of 1.47% since 2010.
The ETF's recent strength and its December track record support the notion that a bear market is unlikely, nor is the specter of more risk an invitation to short this fund. All that said, some cautionary warnings are necessary when discussing this SPDR ETF.
First, U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) and Moody's (NYSE: MCO) -- two of this ETF's holdings -- often retreat in the second half of December. Over the past decade, these two have been among the worst-performing members of the S&P 500, regardless of sector, in the latter half of December.
Second, the Federal Reserve just lowered interest rates for a third time. While that's viewed as positive for the broader markets, lower interest rates mean banks are lending at lower rates, and the returns insurance providers generate on collected premiums are pinched. Those are credible risks to this ETF because the fund devotes more than 40% of its roster to bank and insurance stocks.
Third, if consumers rein in holiday spending, this ETF could be pinched. When shoppers feel confident about the economy, they tend to splurge in December, potentially accumulating credit card debt along the way. That isn't good for consumers, but it's positive for this ETF because four of the top five U.S. credit card issuers are among its 10 top holdings. If shoppers don't ring the register this month, that could create some near-term risk for this fund.
Berkshire Hathaway is a wildcard
Confirming this ETF's status as a value fund, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) (NYSE: BRK.A) is its largest holding, commanding 11.6% of its weight. That has hampered the ETF's performance this year, as shares of the conglomerate are only 9.21% higher.
With CEO Warren Buffett retiring, changes are afoot at Berkshire. Earlier this week, investment manager and GEICO CEO Todd Combs left the company, one of several pieces in a broader leadership reshuffling.
With Buffett's retirement well telegraphed, changes were expected at Berkshire, and the stock isn't one to bet against over the long term, but if more high-ranking executives depart this month, it could present this sector ETF with added December headwinds.
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Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for MOODY'S CORP (MCO). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, MCO rates highest using our Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Martin Zweig. This strategy looks for growth stocks with persistent accelerating earnings and sales growth, reasonable valuations and low debt.
MOODY'S CORP (MCO) is a large-cap growth stock in the Business Services industry. The rating using this strategy is 77% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of MOODY'S CORP
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About Martin Zweig: During the 15 years that it was monitored, Zweig's stock recommendation newsletter returned an average of 15.9 percent per year, during which time it was ranked number one based on risk-adjusted returns by Hulbert Financial Digest. Zweig has managed both mutual and hedge funds during his career, and he's put the fortune he's compiled to some interesting uses. He has owned what Forbes reported was the most expensive apartment in New York, a $70 million penthouse that sits atop Manhattan's Pierre Hotel, and he is a collector of all sorts of pop culture and historical memorabilia -- among his purchases are the gun used by Clint Eastwood in "Dirty Harry", a stock certificate signed by Commodore Vanderbilt, and even two old-fashioned gas pumps similar to those he'd seen at a nearby gas station while growing up in Cleveland, according to published reports.
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Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF (Symbol: IETC) where we have detected an approximate $110.2 million dollar outflow -- that's a 10.6% decrease week over week (from 10,400,000 to 9,300,000). Among the largest underlying components of IETC, in trading today Moody's Corp. (Symbol: MCO) is up about 0.9%, Verisign Inc (Symbol: VRSN) is down about 0.3%, and Intercontinental Exchange Inc (Symbol: ICE) is higher by about 0.6%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the IETC Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of IETC, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, IETC's low point in its 52 week range is $64.06 per share, with $108.4724 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $100.56. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
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IETC, MCO, VRSN, ICE: ETF Outflow Alert

In trading on Tuesday, shares of Moody's Corp. (Symbol: MCO) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $483.05, changing hands as high as $485.21 per share. Moody's Corp. shares are currently trading up about 1.2% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of MCO shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, MCO's low point in its 52 week range is $378.71 per share, with $531.93 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $485.27. The MCO DMA information above was sourced from TechnicalAnalysisChannel.com
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Key Points
Dividend stocks offer a steady income stream to investors, enabling them to generate passive income.
Historically, companies that pay and consistently grow their dividends have outperformed those that do not.
Companies that pay dividends regularly tend to possess strong fundamentals, sound business models, and competitive advantages.
Passive income is the dream for many investors. Who doesn't want to make money while they sleep? What's great is that the stock market offers investors an opportunity to generate passive income from their portfolios.
One way to do so is with dividend stocks. These companies distribute a portion of their profits to their shareholders on a regular basis. This steady income shows management's propensity to reward shareholders. It also helps the stock perform better overall.
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In the report "The Power of Dividends: Past, Present, and Future," by Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research, researchers found that dividends comprise a significant portion of the stock market's total returns over time. Since 1960, 85% of the S&P 500's cumulative return has been generated by reinvested dividends compounded over time.
Companies that pay dividends outperformed non-dividend payers over a 50-year period, returning 9.2% on average versus 4.3%, respectively. Even better, companies that have consistently grown their dividends have performed, delivering annualized returns of 10.2%, with lower volatility.
Dividend-paying companies tend to have sound business models, strong fundamentals, and competitive advantages that enable them to grow their businesses over time. These companies can form a strong foundation for investors' portfolios. If you have $5,000 to invest, here are four dividend stocks to buy now.
The world's largest asset manager
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) is the world's largest asset manager, renowned for its unmatched size and diversified product offerings. The company caters to investors of all kinds with its expansive platform and numerous iShares-branded exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
In addition to ETFs, BlackRock offers fixed-income and equity products, along with cutting-edge portfolio management technology through its Aladdin platform. With over $13.5 trillion in assets under management (AUM), BlackRock has a massive business that generates steady recurring revenue.
Long-term trends that benefit BlackRock include growing asset prices and rising 401(k) contributions, which help fuel steady growth in its asset base. BlackRock has demonstrated a commitment to shareholders by raising its dividend for 16 consecutive years.
A major player in global insurance
Chubb (NYSE: CB) is one of the world's leading insurers, providing property and casualty insurance across commercial, personal, specialty, and reinsurance markets.
What sets Chubb apart is its ability to balance risk and price its policies appropriately across the wide range of products it offers. This stellar underwriting ability enables Chubb to consistently generate profits from its core business, allowing it to grow in tandem with an expanding economy.
Its global presence enables Chubb to select unique risks while also diversifying its client base, reducing its reliance on any single line of coverage. It also benefits from periods of rising interest rates. That's because its investment portfolio is heavily tilted toward fixed-income, which allows it to earn interest on its float.
The insurer has increased its dividend payout for 32 consecutive years, a testament to its sound business model, strong capital management, and commitment to rewarding shareholders.
A key cog in financial markets
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has a business model that combines high margins and recurring revenue. As one of the top credit rating agencies in the U.S., S&P Global enjoys a strong market position alongside Moody's. Due to the difficulty of breaking into the industry, the two companies essentially have a duopoly over the market.
Corporations, governments, and structured finance product issuers rely on credit rating agencies to provide opinions on companies and their ability to repay debts. Being in this position requires trust, which can take decades to build up. Because S&P Global is one of the few in this position, the company enjoys high margins and a steady stream of revenue from ongoing credit issuance.
S&P Global is well positioned to benefit from rising global debt issuance from both countries and corporations. It also has a robust data analytics business that provides alternative revenue when issuance activity slows. With over 53 years of raising its dividend payout, S&P Global is a Dividend King worth buying today.
A high-yielding dividend stock at a discount
Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) is the largest business development corporation (BDC) in the U.S. As a BDC, Ares Capital steps up to fill the hole left by major banks that have left the smaller private-lending markets in droves.
Ares Capital provides loans and structured finance to middle-market companies that traditional banks often overlook. The company leverages its scale and depth of expertise to underwrite these loans, which are primarily high-priority, senior-secured, and collateral-backed.
More recently, investors have become nervous about private credit investments and BDCs, which lend to middle-market companies. This is due to the bankruptcy of First Brands and Tricolor Automotive, two large borrowers in the private-credit ecosystem. Ares Capital's management has stated that they don't have any exposure to those companies and that the quality of their portfolio remains stable.
The company has been lending to middle-market companies for more than two decades, with consistently strong performance over time, including during the Great Recession of 2008-2009. For investors comfortable with the risk, Ares Capital Corporation's 9.8% dividend yield makes it a very appealing high-yield stock for investors today.
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4 Dividend Stocks to Buy With $5,000 and Hold Forever

Key Points
Novo Nordisk has become an attractive rebound candidate.
Moody's Corporation's stock has a reasonable price tag and solid growth prospects.
Mastercard is poised to continue riding the shift away from cash payments.
The month of November means that the holidays are just around the corner. The holiday shopping season kicks off this month, making it a great time to think about buying some investment income for your stock portfolio.
While the broader stock market continues to trade near all-time highs, you can find deals -- especially once you venture outside of the technology space.
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A beaten-up pharmaceutical giant, as well as two world-class businesses within the financial services market sector, stand out as top dividend stocks to buy in November.
Here is a quick rundown on each opportunity.
1. Novo Nordisk
It can be hard to believe that Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), the company behind highly popular GLP-1 agonist weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, would have done so poorly. But here we are; the stock has plunged nearly 70% from its all-time high. The Danish pharmaceutical company, which specializes in treatments for diabetes and obesity, has gotten its butt kicked by competition.
Not only has arch-rival Eli Lilly taken market share from Novo Nordisk, but the company has also felt pressure from compounding pharmacies that sprang up during drug shortages and never really went away. The selling appears overdone. Shares trade at under 14 times 2025 earnings estimates, and the dividend yield is approaching an all-time high at 3.6%.
Novo Nordisk should have plenty of growth opportunities in the obesity drug market, which could swell to $150 billion over the next decade. The company also changed out its CEO earlier this year, and the new CEO has been more aggressive in strategic acquisitions and sales strategies to push back against the competition. Novo Nordisk's steep decline might look like an obvious buying opportunity in hindsight.
2. Moody's
The global economy relies on debt. Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) is one of the leading authorities in that space. The company sells financial data and research, and is one of the two primary agencies that rate bonds. The company has been in business for over a century, so it enjoys a powerful reputation. The Moody's brand name makes it difficult for competitors to challenge its business.
Moody's business is built on its data and other intangible assets. Therefore, the company is highly profitable. Companies and governments borrow constantly, so Moody's business is also relatively steady. The company has paid and raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. The dividend payout ratio is only a quarter of 2025 earnings estimates, leaving plenty of room for future increases.
The stock's not a bargain, but fantastic companies rarely come cheap. However, shares do seem reasonably priced at the moment. The stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 32 against 2025 estimates isn't a bad valuation for a business that analysts estimate will grow by 11% to 12% annually over the next three to five years.
3. Mastercard
The global shift from cash to debit and credit card payments has been a long and powerful tailwind for Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and the other leading payment network companies. Mastercard has consistently grown and maintained healthy profit margins, generating billions of dollars in cash flow annually. As a result, Mastercard has paid and raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years.
Mastercard's business is like a toll. It charges fees on each transaction that goes through its network. While that may mean Mastercard's business could fluctuate with the economy, potentially slowing during a recession as people spend less, the percentage-based fee structure means that fees rise with inflation. That builds long-term growth into Mastercard's business as prices and transaction values increase.
The stock currently trades at more than 32 times 2025 earnings estimates. While that's not cheap, it's another example of an excellent business trading at a fair price. Mastercard is a cash-flow machine with solid growth ahead. Analysts see Mastercard growing earnings at an annualized rate of 15% over the next three to five years. That's enough growth to justify buying this proven winner at these levels.
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Moody's (MCO). Shares have lost about 1% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Moody's due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Moody's Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Moody's Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Y/Y Revenue Growth
Moody's reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $3.92 per share, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.70. The bottom line grew 22.1% from the year-ago quarter.
The results were primarily aided by an improvement in revenues. Steady demand for analytics and robust performance of the Moody’s Investors Service segment supported the results. The company’s liquidity position was strong in the quarter. However, an increase in operating expenses posed a headwind.
After considering certain non-recurring items, net income attributable to Moody's was $646 million or $3.60 per share, up from $534 million or $2.93 per share in the prior-year quarter.
Revenues Improve, Costs Rise
Revenues were $2.01 billion, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.96 billion. Also, the top line rose 10.7% year over year.
Total expenses were $1.09 billion, up 1.4% year over year.
Adjusted operating income of $1.06 billion rose 22.5% year over year. The adjusted operating margin was 52.9%, rising from 47.8% a year ago.
Segment Performance Strong
Moody’s Investors Service revenues increased 11.8% year over year to $1.10 billion. The rise was driven by strength in Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions, Structured Finance, and Public, Project and Infrastructure Finance revenues.
Moody’s Analytics revenues rose 9.4% year over year to $909 million. The rise was driven by 11% growth in Decision Solutions, a 7% rise in Research and Insights, and a 9% rise in Data & Information.
Balance Sheet Solid
As of Sept. 30, 2025, Moody’s had total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $2.26 billion, down from $2.97 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024.
The company had $7 billion in outstanding debt and $1.25 billion in additional borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility.
In the quarter, Moody’s repurchased 1 million shares at an average price of $503.66.
As of Sept. 30, 2025, $398 million of share repurchase authorization was available.
2025 Guidance
Moody’s expects adjusted earnings of $14.50-$14.75 per share, changed from the prior target of $13.50-$14.00.
On a GAAP basis, earnings are projected to be $13.15-$13.40 per share, changed from the earlier mentioned $12.25-$12.75.
Moody’s projects revenues to increase in the high-single-digit percent range, changed from the previous range of mid-single-digit.
Net interest expenses are estimated to be $215-$225 million, changed from the prior range of $220-$240 million.
The adjusted operating margin is expected to be 51%, changed from the previously mentioned 49-50%. The operating margin is likely to be 43-44%, changed from the prior outlook of 42-43%.
Moody’s expects the cash flow from operations to be $2.85 billion, changed from the previously mentioned $2.65-$2.85 billion. The free cash flow is projected to be $2.50 billion, up from the previously stated $2.30-$2.50 billion.
The effective tax rate is projected to be 22-23%, changed from the previously mentioned 23-25%.
MIS segment revenues are expected to increase in the high-single-digit range, changed from the previous guidance of low to mid-single-digit range. The adjusted operating margin is expected to be 63-64%, up from the previously mentioned 61-62%.
Coming to the MA segment, Moody’s anticipates an adjusted operating margin of 33%, changed from the previously stated 32-33%.
Medium-Term Targets (Base Year: 2022 and to be Achieved by 2027-end)
Total revenues are projected to rise in the range of high-single to low-double-digit.
Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the low-50s% range.
Adjusted earnings are expected to grow in the low-to-mid-teens percentage range.
Further, MIS and MS segment revenues are anticipated to jump in the range of high-single to low-double-digit percentages.
Additionally, in December 2024, Moody’s CEO approved a Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program aimed at improving efficiency and focusing on growth areas. The initiative is expected to generate annual savings of $250–$300 million by consolidating functions, reducing staff, exiting leased office spaces and retiring legacy software. The program involves $170–$200 million in pre-tax personnel-related restructuring charges and an additional $30–$50 million in non-cash charges. It is projected to strengthen operating margins and support strategic investments, with substantial completion by the end of 2026 and related cash outlays continuing through 2027.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a upward trend in fresh estimates.
The consensus estimate has shifted 7.98% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
At this time, Moody's has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a score of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. It comes with little surprise Moody's has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.
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Why Is Moody's (MCO) Down 1% Since Last Earnings Report?

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 11/21/25, TE Connectivity plc (Symbol: TEL), Moody's Corp. (Symbol: MCO), and Snap-On, Inc. (Symbol: SNA) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. TE Connectivity plc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.71 on 12/12/25, Moody's Corp. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.94 on 12/12/25, and Snap-On, Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $2.44 on 12/10/25. As a percentage of TEL's recent stock price of $231.54, this dividend works out to approximately 0.31%, so look for shares of TE Connectivity plc to trade 0.31% lower — all else being equal — when TEL shares open for trading on 11/21/25. Similarly, investors should look for MCO to open 0.20% lower in price and for SNA to open 0.74% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for TEL, MCO, and SNA, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
TE Connectivity plc (Symbol: TEL):
Moody's Corp. (Symbol: MCO):
Snap-On, Inc. (Symbol: SNA):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 1.23% for TE Connectivity plc, 0.80% for Moody's Corp., and 2.96% for Snap-On, Inc..
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In Wednesday trading, TE Connectivity plc shares are currently down about 1.1%, Moody's Corp. shares are down about 0.4%, and Snap-On, Inc. shares are up about 0.4% on the day.
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