What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for MCO?

13F Pro ranks MOODYS CORP /DE/ (MCO) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View MCO's current score at https://13fpro.ai/company/MCO (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most MCO stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of MCO include BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY, TCI Fund Management Ltd, BlackRock,. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/company/MCO as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source MCO data?

All MOODYS CORP /DE/ fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. MOODYS CORP /DE/ files with the SEC under CIK 1059556. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is MCO in?

MOODYS CORP /DE/ (MCO) is classified in the Financials sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/financials.

What drives MCO's revenue?

Per MOODYS CORP /DE/'s latest 10-Q filed with the SEC on 2026-07-23, the biggest revenue drivers are: Moody's Investors Service (MIS) ($1,260M, +25% YoY); Moody's Analytics (MA) ($925M, +4% YoY); Corporate Finance (CFG) ($651M, +27% YoY). Figures are extracted from the filing text and machine-verified against the document. Full breakdown at https://13fpro.ai/company/MCO.

What are MCO's largest expenses?

MOODYS CORP /DE/'s latest 10-Q reports these as the largest expense items: Operating ($518M, +6% YoY); Selling, general and administrative ($463M, +5% YoY); Depreciation and amortization ($126M, +5% YoY). Sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filing text for Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026).

How often is MCO research updated on 13F Pro?

MCO's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

79.1/100

Rank #48 of 2,961 stocksTOP 5%

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Rankings refresh quarterly once 80% of peers have filed (~45 days after quarter-end). Next update: ~Nov 14, 2026.

Revenue Growth

63.8/100

Profitability

94.8/100

Balance Sheet

95.4/100

Earnings Quality

49.2/100

Free Cash Flow

88.9/100

Institutional Flow

97.2/100

Revenue Scale

84.2/100

Dilution Risk

32.6/100

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Why MCO Scores 79/100

exact factor attribution · 2026-09-11

MCO's composite is driven by profitability and scale, held back by shareholder dilution. Bars show each factor's exact push vs. a median company, using the same weights the ranking engine applies.

Profitability

+9.0 pts

95th pct

Scale

+6.8 pts

84th pct

Capital efficiency

+6.0 pts

95th pct

Free cash flow

+5.8 pts

89th pct

Revenue growth

+3.7 pts

64th pct

Institutional flow

+3.1 pts

97th pct

Earnings growth

+1.6 pts

74th pct

Earnings quality

-0.1 pts

49th pct

Shareholder dilution

-1.2 pts

33th pct

Factor percentiles are cross-sectional ranks across the ~2,800-stock scored universe, computed from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.

MCO Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for MOODYS CORP /DE/ (MCO), a Financials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores MCO at 79.1/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #48 of 2,961 stocks — the top 5% of the AI-ranked universe. MCO scores in the top quartile across institutional flow (97.2), balance sheet strength (95.4), profitability (94.8). Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 32.6/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), MOODYS CORP /DE/ reports quarterly revenue of $2.1B, net income of $878.0M, an operating margin of 49.1%. Top institutional holders of MCO by reported 13-F value include BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY, TCI Fund Management Ltd, BlackRock, based on the most recent SEC filings. MCO trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1059556. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate MCO daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for MOODYS CORP /DE/ directly from SEC EDGAR. MOODYS CORP /DE/'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 63 and 85 since 2021, currently 79.1 — a stable long-term trajectory across 68 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about MOODYS CORP /DE/

Quirks, history, and lore behind MCO — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
U.S. financial services company · large-cap · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in New York City.
2
The Numbers
Annual revenue around $7 billion, with operating margins that make software companies jealous — often above 40%. Selling opinions turns out to be extremely lucrative.
3
The History
Its roots trace back to the early 1900s, when a financial analyst began publishing manuals rating railroad bonds — long before Wall Street thought such a thing was necessary.
4
The Secret
Its core business is rating other people's debt — and the companies being rated are the ones paying for the rating. Critics have called this arrangement a conflict of interest since forever.
5
The Lore
Warren Buffett has long been a major shareholder, calling it one of his favorite businesses; it was also famously criticized for handing out AAA ratings to mortgage securities before the 2008 financial crisis.
6
The Giveaway
If a country, bank, or corporation wants to borrow money, they'd better hope this firm — one of the Big Three credit rating agencies — gives them a investment-grade score and not junk.

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What's Driving MCO's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

✓ 44/44 datapoints verified

AI-extracted from MOODYS CORP /DE/'s 10-Q filed 2026-07-23 — Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Revenue rose 15% to $2,185M as MIS ratings revenue jumped 25% on AI-related hyperscaler and data-center issuance, lifting operating margin 480bps to 47.9%.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Moody's Investors Service (MIS)$1,260M+25% YoY

Strong CFG issuance, higher leveraged finance, AI-related financing by hyperscalers, and project/infrastructure issuance tied to data centers

Moody's Analytics (MA)$925M+4% YoY

Sustained demand for insurance offerings and cloud-based KYC and banking solutions, partially offset by Learning Solutions and Regulatory Solutions divestitures

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $2.19B+15% YoY

Moody's Investors Service (MIS)$1,260M+25% YoY

Strong CFG issuance, higher leveraged finance, AI-related financing by hyperscalers, and project/infrastructure issuance tied to data centers

Within Moody's Investors Service (MIS)

Corporate Finance (CFG)$651M+27% YoY

Leveraged finance issuance on strong investor demand and tight spreads, plus investment-grade issuance from AI-related hyperscaler financing

Public, Project and Infrastructure Finance (PPIF)$224M+38% YoY

Strong U.S. project and infrastructure finance issuance related to data centers and broader build-out of technology infrastructure

Moody's Analytics (MA)$925M+4% YoY

Sustained demand for insurance offerings and cloud-based KYC and banking solutions, partially offset by Learning Solutions and Regulatory Solutions divestitures

Within Moody's Analytics (MA)

Decision Solutions (DS)$423M+2% YoY

Insurance grew 9% on catastrophe modeling demand and KYC grew 13%, offset by Banking's 14% decline from divestitures

Largest Expense Items

Operating$518M+6% YoY

Higher incentive compensation aligned with operational performance and increased technology infrastructure costs to support operating growth

Selling, general and administrative$463M+5% YoY

Compensation up $17M on incentive compensation and annual salary increases; non-compensation generally in line with prior year

Depreciation and amortization$126M+5% YoY

Higher amortization of internally developed software related to development of MA cloud-based solutions

Restructuring$32M+19% YoY

Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program, primarily personnel and related costs of $32M

Margins: Operating margin expanded 480bps to 47.9% and Adjusted Operating Margin 440bps to 55.3%, reflecting 15% revenue growth against 5% growth in operating and SG&A expenses.

Watch Items from the Filing

MIS transaction revenue was 71% of segment revenue ($891M of $1,260M), leaving results tied to issuance volumes driven by AI-related and data-center financing.
A $181M pre-tax gain on business divestitures drove Diluted EPS of $5.03 versus Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.68; up to $119M contingent consideration remains.
MA Banking revenue fell 14% to $119M and transaction revenue declined 88%, reflecting the Learning Solutions and Regulatory Solutions divestitures.
Restructuring program expanded in July 2026; $212M cumulative expense incurred against $285M-$330M expected personnel charges, targeting $300M-$350M annualized savings.
Cash fell to $1,467M from $2,384M after $2,165M of treasury share repurchases in six months; $1.8B of repurchase authority remains.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

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Revenue

Q2 2026

$2.1B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$878.0M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$688.0M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

49.1%

ROIC

Q2 2026

39.7%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

2.48

Period

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+8.9% YoY

$7.72BFY 2025

FY22 $5.47BFY23 $5.92BFY24 $7.09BFY25 $7.72B

Net Income

+19.5% YoY

$2.46BFY 2025

FY22 $1.37BFY23 $1.61BFY24 $2.06BFY25 $2.46B

Operating Income

+16.6% YoY

$3.35BFY 2025

FY22 $1.88BFY23 $2.14BFY24 $2.88BFY25 $3.35B

EPS (Diluted)

+21.4% YoY

$13.67FY 2025

FY22 $7.44FY23 $8.73FY24 $11.26FY25 $13.67

Total Assets

+2.1% YoY

$15.83BFY 2025

FY22 $14.35BFY23 $14.62BFY24 $15.51BFY25 $15.83B

Total Debt

-13.9% YoY

$6.99BFY 2025

FY22 $7.39BFY23 $7.00BFY24 $8.13BFY25 $6.99B

Op. Cash Flow

+2.2% YoY

$2.90BFY 2025

FY22 $1.47BFY23 $2.15BFY24 $2.84BFY25 $2.90B

Free Cash Flow

+2.1% YoY

$2.58BFY 2025

FY22 $1.19BFY23 $1.88BFY24 $2.52BFY25 $2.58B

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2020
Revenue	$7.72B +8.9%	$7.09B +19.8%	$5.92B +8.2%	$5.47B -12.1%	$6.22B +15.8%	$5.37B
Net Income	$2.46B +19.5%	$2.06B +28.1%	$1.61B +17.0%	$1.37B -37.9%	$2.21B +24.5%	$1.78B
Operating Income	$3.35B +16.6%	$2.88B +34.5%	$2.14B +13.5%	$1.88B -33.8%	$2.84B +19.1%	$2.39B
EPS (Diluted)	$13.67 +21.4%	$11.26 +29.0%	$8.73 +17.3%	$7.44 -36.8%	$11.78 +25.5%	$9.39
Total Assets	$15.83B +2.1%	$15.51B +6.0%	$14.62B +1.9%	$14.35B -2.3%	$14.68B +18.3%	$12.41B
Total Debt	$6.99B -13.9%	$8.13B +16.1%	$7.00B -5.3%	$7.39B -0.3%	$7.41B +15.4%	$6.42B
Operating Cash Flow	$2.90B +2.2%	$2.84B +31.9%	$2.15B +45.9%	$1.47B -26.5%	$2.00B -6.6%	$2.15B
Free Cash Flow	$2.58B +2.1%	$2.52B +34.1%	$1.88B +57.9%	$1.19B -36.2%	$1.87B -8.7%	$2.04B

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Top Institutional Holders of MCO

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
$11.2B24,669,778 sh
TCI Fund Management Ltd
$6.5B14,334,027 sh
BlackRock, Inc.
$5.6B12,461,878 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$4.4B9,757,973 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$3.2B7,111,386 sh
FMR LLC
$2.3B4,985,040 sh
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$1.8B4,006,816 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.7B3,733,380 sh
MORGAN STANLEY
$1.1B2,379,424 sh
NORGES BANK
$1.1B2,372,048 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC	$11.2B	24,669,778
TCI Fund Management Ltd	$6.5B	14,334,027
BlackRock, Inc.	$5.6B	12,461,878
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$4.4B	9,757,973
STATE STREET CORP	$3.2B	7,111,386
FMR LLC	$2.3B	4,985,040
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	$1.8B	4,006,816
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$1.7B	3,733,380
MORGAN STANLEY	$1.1B	2,379,424
NORGES BANK	$1.1B	2,372,048

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of MOODYS CORP /DE/ (MCO) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Financials sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for MCO are available on the MCO stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. MCO is classified as a large company.

Which hedge funds own MCO?

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