Moody's Reports Q1 Growth with Revenue Climbing to $2.08 Billion

Moody's Corp. (MCO) has reported a positive start to the fiscal year, with first-quarter results showing growth in both the top and bottom lines compared to the previous year. The results reflect the company's ability to maintain steady growth in its core credit rating and analytics operations. Financial performance for the quarter was marked by a rise in net profit to $661 million, or $3.73 per share, up from $625 million or $3.46 per share in the same period last year. On an adjusted basis, the company reported earnings of $767 million, or $4.33 per share. Revenue for the period grew by 8.1%, reaching $2.079 billion compared to $1.924 billion in the prior year's first quarter. This growth underscores the resilience of the company's primary business segments. Looking ahead, Moody's provided a full-year earnings per share (EPS) guidance range of $16.40 to $17.00. This outlook suggests management's confidence in the company's operational trajectory and the stability of the debt markets for the remainder of 2026.