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 демонстрирует сильные финансовые показатели с высоким уровнем прибыли и устойчивым ростом выручки. Показатель ROE на уровне 56.79% значительно превышает медиану отрасли, что указывает на высокую рентабельность капитала. Тем не менее, компания имеет высокие мультипликаторы, такие как P/E на уровне 34.05, что на 144.8% выше медианы, что может говорить о переоцененности акций. Долговая нагрузка также вызывает опасения, так как коэффициент долга к собственному капиталу составляет 1.70, что на 264% выше медианы, что увеличивает риск финансовой устойчивости. В то же время, динамика прибыли и выручки демонстрирует устойчивый рост, что является позитивным сигналом для инвесторов. Важно отметить, что отсутствие дивидендов может снизить привлекательность для некоторых инвесторов. В целом, несмотря на сильные операционные показатели, высокие мультипликаторы и уровень долговой нагрузки создают риски для оценки компании, что необходимо учитывать при принятии инвестиционных решений.

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Warren Buffett retired as CEO on Dec. 31 and handed Berkshire Hathaway's proverbial keys to longtime understudy, Greg Abel.
In Buffett's and Abel's respective letters to shareholders, neither listed this former No. 2 position as an indefinite holding or one that "will compound over decades."
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The Oracle of Omaha's successor is his longtime understudy, Greg Abel, who's been with the company for over a quarter century. Although Buffett remains chairman of Berkshire's board, it's Abel who now has the final say on the company's day-to-day operations and its closely watched, 48-stock investment portfolio.
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In many respects, Buffett and Abel are cut from the same cloth. They're value investors above all else, and tend to focus on companies with strong management teams, easily identifiable competitive advantages, and robust capital-return programs.
But this isn't Warren Buffett's Berkshire anymore, and changes should be expected under new leadership. Arguably, the most eye-popping change is the possibility that Abel will dump the Oracle of Omaha's former No. 2 holding, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). Although Form 13Fs will tell the tale, there are several signs and hints to suggest that BofA is getting the heave-ho.
Bank of America wasn't labeled a "forever" stock by Buffett or Abel
In early 2024, when Berkshire's now-retired billionaire boss released his 2023 annual letter to shareholders, he outlined eight holdings he viewed as "indefinite."
As you might expect, Buffett pointed to Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and American Express (NYSE: AXP) as untouchable. These are the two longest-tenured holdings -- Coca-Cola since 1988 and Amex since 1991 -- and are generating annual yields on cost of 63% and 45%, respectively.
Buffett also highlighted integrated oil and gas company Occidental Petroleum as an indefinite holding. Despite having an on-again, off-again relationship with energy stocks since this century began, Berkshire's former boss strongly believes in Occidental's long-term success.
The sogo shosha (Japan's five trading houses) were the final five companies Buffett outlined as forever-type holdings. This includes Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Itochu, Marubeni, and Sumitomo. Abel played an integral role in establishing and building up Berkshire's stakes in the sogo shosha.
In late February, Greg Abel released his first letter to shareholders as Berkshire's CEO, and added two new names to the list of companies he believes "will compound over decades." These two stocks are Apple and Moody's.
Seven of Berkshire's 10-largest holdings were labeled as indefinite or compound-type investments by Warren Buffett or Greg Abel. Bank of America was missing from both lists, signaling it's not viewed as a forever holding.
Berkshire's Bank of America position has been pared down for six consecutive quarters
The next clue that BofA may be sent to the chopping block by Buffett's successor can be seen in Berkshire's 13Fs.
A Form 13F is a required quarterly filing by institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management. These filings allow investors to track which stocks and exchange-traded funds Wall Street's brightest money managers have been buying and selling.
According to Berkshire's 13Fs, Warren Buffett was a persistent seller of Bank of America stock for six consecutive quarters leading up to his retirement. Here's the breakdown:
Q3 2024: 235,168,699 shares sold
Q4 2024: 117,449,720 shares sold
Q1 2025: 48,660,056 shares sold
Q2 2025: 26,306,156 shares sold
Q3 2025: 37,197,363 shares sold
Q4 2025: 50,774,078 shares sold
Between July 17, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2025, Buffett reduced his company's stake in BofA by nearly 515.6 million shares, or roughly 50%. The more than 1.03 billion shares previously held made Bank of America Berkshire's No. 2 holding behind Apple.
Greg Abel and Buffett are similar in their approaches to paring down large positions. Halving a 1.03-billion-share position in 18 months strongly suggests that Bank of America is no longer viewed as a core holding, let alone a long-term one.
Bank of America's valuation no longer makes sense to a diehard value seeker
Last but not least, Bank of America stock is no longer the screaming bargain it once was.
The Oracle of Omaha initially took a position in BofA in August 2011, shortly after the worst of the financial crisis had passed. In exchange for $5 billion in capital to shore up Bank of America's balance sheet, Berkshire received $5 billion in BofA preferred stock, yielding 6% annually.
However, the crown jewel of this deal was the stock warrants Berkshire received. In the summer of 2017, Buffett exercised 700 million stock warrants at $7.14 per share, netting his company an instant $12 billion windfall.
Aside from Bank of America being a brand-name company with strong leadership, it was likely BofA's 62% discount to book value in August 2011 that enticed Buffett to act. However, when 2026 began, Bank of America shares were trading at a 43% premium to book value. While this isn't egregiously pricey for a money-center bank, it's also not a bargain amid a historically expensive stock market.
There may also have been concerns that BofA's interest income would disproportionately suffer during a Federal Reserve rate-easing cycle. While this rate-easing cycle has likely been thrown out the window, courtesy of the inflationary effects of the Iran war, BofA's heightened interest rate sensitivity can lead to knee-jerk reactions by its investors.
With Greg Abel unwilling to compromise when it comes to value, BofA's notable premium to book value may cement its eventual exit from Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio.
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Signs Point to Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Dumping the Oracle of Omaha's Former No. 2 Holding at Berkshire Hathaway

Robinhood Markets, Inc. HOOD has taken a meaningful step in its global growth strategy. The company received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to launch brokerage services in Singapore.
The approval brings Robinhood closer to entering one of Asia’s key financial hubs. The approval is an initial regulatory clearance and does not allow operations yet. The company must meet specific conditions before receiving a full license. The MAS has the authority to withdraw the approval if requirements are not met.
Robinhood’s Singapore Expansion Strategy
Once fully approved, Robinhood plans to roll out a broad range of brokerage services in Singapore. These include trading of securities, exchange-traded derivatives, custody, product financing and collective investment funds.
Singapore will serve as Robinhood’s Asia-Pacific headquarters. The region is seeing strong growth in retail investing. High digital adoption and rising participation in capital markets are driving demand for modern trading platforms.
The company aims to make investing more accessible in Singapore by offering simple tools and broader market access, supporting its goal of making finance more inclusive. Patrick Chan, Head of Asia for Robinhood, said, “We see enormous potential to democratize the financial markets for a new generation of investors in Singapore.”
The Asia-Pacific region offers strong growth potential and Robinhood’s move into Singapore reflects its continued push to strengthen its global presence. By establishing Singapore as its regional hub and leveraging its subsidiary Bitstamp Asia Pte. Ltd. (which holds a Major Payment Institution license from the MAS), the company is positioning itself to tap into both traditional and digital investing trends. This aligns with its broader strategy to scale internationally and diversify its revenue base.
In the past three months, HOOD shares have declined 18.1% compared with the industry’s fall of 0.9%.
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Global Expansion Efforts by Other Finance Firms
In February, Apollo Global Management, Inc. APO entered into a strategic partnership with U.K.-based Schroders to develop next-generation wealth and retirement investment solutions for institutional and wealth clients across the U.K. and the United States.
The deal also allows Schroders to allocate capital from existing client portfolios to Apollo Global’s credit capabilities, targeting solutions that deliver better client outcomes.
In the same month, Moody's Corporation MCO set up a regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to expanding its presence in the Middle East.
The new expansion strategy is expected to enhance Moody’s partnerships with the country’s institutions and broaden the availability of its decision-grade data, analytics and credit insights. A stronger on-the-ground presence will enable the company to build closer relationships with regulators, financial institutions and corporate issuers, improve access to local market intelligence, and respond more effectively to client needs.
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Robinhood Gets In-Principle Approval From MAS for Singapore Launch

U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday after an extension of the ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran was announced, while investors continued to assess earnings results. The Nasdaq Composite, the S&P 500 and the Dow ended in positive territory.
How Did The Benchmarks Perform?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) rose 0.7%, or 340.65 points, to close at 49,490.03.Twenty-one components of the 30-stock index ended in positive territory, while nine ended in negative territory.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.6%, to close at 24,657.57.
The S&P 500 gained 1.1% or 73.89 points, to end at 7,137.90. Out of 11 broad sectors of the broad-market index, seven ended in positive territory, and four ended in negative territory. The Information Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK), the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR (XLC) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) rose 2.3%, 1.4% and 1.1%, respectively, while the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR (XLRE) fell 0.7%.
The fear gauge, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), decreased 3% to 18.92. A total of 16.08 billion shares were traded on Wednesday, lower than the last 20-session average of 18.3 billion. The S&P 500 posted 31 new 52-week highs and five new lows, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded 118 new highs and 57 new lows.
U.S. Extends Iran Ceasefire
The United States will continue a ceasefire with Iran, President Donald Trump said, following a request for more time from Pakistan’s leaders. One of the reasons to extend the ceasefire is internal political instability in Tehran.
Despite scheduling talks, there is reportedly little engagement from Tehran. U.S. Vice President JD Vance was due to visit, but has put his plans on hold. Iranian officials say the talks were unproductive. But tensions remained high after Iran’s navy seized two container ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Q1 Earnings Results
GE Vernova Inc. GEV reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.84 per share. Quarterly net revenues were $9.34 billion, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.47%.
Moody's Corporation MCO reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $4.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.25 per share. Quarterly net revenues were $2.08 billion, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.38%.
Philip Morris International Inc. PM reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.96 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.82 per share. Quarterly net revenues came in at $10.15 billion, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.26%.
AT&T Inc. T reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share. Quarterly net revenues were $31.51 billion, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.01%.
The four companies currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) each. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Economic Data
For the week ended April 17, U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) decreased by 1.9 million barrels from the previous week.
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Moody's (MCO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

For the quarter ended March 2026, Moody's (MCO) reported revenue of $2.08 billion, up 8.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $4.33, compared to $3.83 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.38% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.07 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $4.25, the EPS surprise was +1.87%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Moody's performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Revenue- Total external customers- Moody's Analytics: $926 million versus $916.32 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +7.8% change.
Revenue- Total external customers- Moody's Investor Services: $1.15 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $1.16 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +8.3%.
Revenue- Moody's Analytics- Data and Information: $239 million versus $233.9 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +9.6% change.
Revenue- Moody's Analytics- Decision Solutions: $432 million compared to the $432.39 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +6.7% year over year.
Revenue- Moody's Analytics- Research and Insights: $255 million compared to the $253.8 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8.1% year over year.
Revenue- Moody's Investor Services- Recurring: $363 million versus $356.03 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +9% change.
Revenue- Moody's Investor Services- Transaction: $790 million compared to the $795.92 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +7.9% year over year.
Revenue- Moody's Investor Services- Intersegment revenue: $51 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $50.14 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +4.1%.
Revenue- Moody's Analytics- Intersegment revenue: $3 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $3.29 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of 0%.
Revenue- Moody's Analytics: $929 million compared to the $916.43 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +7.8% year over year.
Revenue- Moody's Investor Services: $1.2 billion compared to the $1.22 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8.1% year over year.
Revenue- Moody's Investor Services- Public, Project and Infrastructure Finance: $176 million compared to the $160.71 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8% year over year.
Shares of Moody's have returned +7.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +8.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Compared to Estimates, Moody's (MCO) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Moody's (MCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.83 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +1.87%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this credit ratings agency would post earnings of $3.45 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.64, delivering a surprise of +5.51%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Moody's, which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, posted revenues of $2.08 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.38%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.92 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Moody's shares have lost about 10% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 3.2%.
What's Next for Moody's?
While Moody's has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Moody's was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $4.23 on $2.1 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $16.67 on $8.26 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Financial - Miscellaneous Services is currently in the top 33% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Oportun Financial Corporation (OPRT), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.18 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -55%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 4.4% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Oportun Financial Corporation's revenues are expected to be $229.85 million, down 2.6% from the year-ago quarter.
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Moody's (MCO) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, Moody's Corp. (MCO) reaffirmed its earnings, adjusted earnings and revenue growth guidance range for the full-year 2026.
For fiscal 2026, the company continues to project earnings in the range of $15.00 to $15.60 per share adjusted earnings in the range of $16.40 to $17.00 per share on revenue growth in the high-single-digit percent range.
On Monday, the Moody's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share of MCO Common Stock. The dividend will be payable on June 5, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026.
In Wednesday's pre-market trading, MCO is trading on the NYSE at $462.10, up $2.77 or 0.60 percent.
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Moody's Reaffirms FY26 Outlook - Update

(RTTNews) - Moody`s Corp. (MCO) reported a profit for its first quarter that Increases, from the same period last year
The company's bottom line came in at $661 million, or $3.73 per share. This compares with $625 million, or $3.46 per share, last year.
Excluding items, Moody`s Corp. reported adjusted earnings of $767 million or $4.33 per share for the period.
The company's revenue for the period rose 8.1% to $2.079 billion from $1.924 billion last year.
Moody`s Corp. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :
-Earnings: $661 Mln. vs. $625 Mln. last year. -EPS: $3.73 vs. $3.46 last year. -Revenue: $2.079 Bln vs. $1.924 Bln last year.
-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $ 16.40 To $ 17.00
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Moody`s Corp. Reveals Climb In Q1 Profit

(RTTNews) - Moody's Corp. (MCO) will host a conference call at 9:00 AM ET on April 22, 2026, to discuss Q1 26 earnings results.
To access the live webcast, log on to https://ir.moodys.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx
To listen to the call, dial +1-800-715-9871or +1-646-307-1963.
For a replay call, dial +1-800-770-2030 or +1-609-800-9909.
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Moody's Q1 26 Earnings Conference Call At 9:00 AM ET

The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 04/22/2026. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.
GE Vernova Inc. (GEV)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The alternative energy company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $1.79. This value represents a 96.70% increase compared to the same quarter last year. GEV missed the consensus earnings per share in the 3rd calendar quarter of 2025 by -7.87%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for GEV is 69.73 vs. an industry ratio of 18.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Philip Morris International Inc (PM)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The tobacco company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $1.82. This value represents a 7.69% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year PM has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 1.8%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for PM is 18.85 vs. an industry ratio of 12.00, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
AT&T Inc. (T)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The wireless (national) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $0.55. This value represents a 7.84% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for T is 11.43 vs. an industry ratio of -27.80, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Boeing Company (BA)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The aerospace and defense company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.86. This value represents a 75.51% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. The last two quarters BA had negative earnings surprises; the latest report they missed by -377.5%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for BA is -1607.71 vs. an industry ratio of -86.80.
Vertiv Holdings, LLC (VRT)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The information technology services company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $1.01. This value represents a 57.81% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year VRT has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 5.43%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for VRT is 51.04 vs. an industry ratio of 13.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
CME Group Inc. (CME)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The securities exchange company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 9 analysts that follow the stock is $3.30. This value represents a 17.86% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year CME has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 0.73%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for CME is 23.31 vs. an industry ratio of 21.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The medical products company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 9 analysts that follow the stock is $0.80. This value represents a 6.67% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year BSX has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 2.56%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for BSX is 17.68 vs. an industry ratio of 25.60.
Moody's Corporation (MCO)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The financial services company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $4.25. This value represents a 10.97% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year MCO has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 5.51%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for MCO is 27.59 vs. an industry ratio of 14.60, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The medical services company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 17 analysts that follow the stock is $10.68. This value represents a 10.78% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. ELV missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2025 by -3.49%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for ELV is 12.40 vs. an industry ratio of 8.80, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
TE Connectivity plc (TEL)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The electrical instrument company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $2.70. This value represents a 28.57% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year TEL has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 7.09%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for TEL is 22.35 vs. an industry ratio of 26.10.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The transportation company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $2.55. This value represents a 11.84% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year WAB has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 1.45%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for WAB is 25.34 vs. an industry ratio of 14.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The machinery company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $0.91. This value represents a 1.09% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year OTIS has met analyst expectations once and beat the expectations the other three quarters. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for OTIS is 19.18 vs. an industry ratio of 11.00, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
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