Should I buy Moody's Corporation (MCO) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Jefferies — 72% of its targets hit on this sector (318 calls tested). It aims for $610 (+20 %), call made on July 18, 2026, maturing on July 18, 2027 (41 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Moody's Corporation
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | 89 % | +26.5 % | 9 | $490 -4% |
| JP Morgan | 75 % | +23.5 % | 8 | $600 +18% |
| BMO Capital | 73 % | +16.3 % | 11 | $515 +1% |
| Barclays | 70 % | +12.5 % | 20 | $575 +13% |
| Wells Fargo | 71 % | +12.3 % | 7 | $597 +17% |
| RBC Capital | 62 % | +12.3 % | 13 | $550 +8% |
| Baird | 71 % | +11.4 % | 7 | $572 +12% |
| Oppenheimer | 65 % | +5.8 % | 20 | $563 +11% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 63% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 8 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $574, i.e. +13% from the current price ($509).
- 5 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on MCO, UBS (89% hit rate, 9 scored calls), only targets $490 (call made on February 19, 2026, maturing on February 19, 2027) (-4%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 8 ratings, 3 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~33): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on MCO
Median target $574 (+13%) · 8 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Moody's Corporation now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 63% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $574 (+13%), and UBS (most reliable on MCO, 89%) targets $490. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~33). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Moody's Corporation?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($574) is still +13% above the current price ($509) (most reliable on MCO: UBS, 89%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Moody's Corporation still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($509) and its estimated value: analysts target $574 on median (+13%), with 63% buys (most reliable on MCO: UBS, 89%). Cross-check with their real reliability on MCO and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying MCO?
Even the most reliable firm on MCO, UBS (89% hit rate, 9 scored calls), only targets $490 (call made on February 19, 2026, maturing on February 19, 2027) (-4%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
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