Moody's Reaffirms FY2026 Financial Outlook and Declares Quarterly Dividend

Moody's Corp. (MCO) confirmed its full-year 2026 financial outlook during its fourth-quarter results presentation on Wednesday. The reaffirmation signals stability in the company's growth trajectory as it navigates the current fiscal landscape. The company's guidance remains consistent with previous projections, reflecting steady demand for its core credit ratings and research services. This stability is viewed as a positive indicator of the company's operational resilience amid fluctuating global credit conditions. For the 2026 fiscal year, Moody's projects earnings in the range of $15.00 to $15.60 per share, while adjusted earnings are expected to fall between $16.40 and $17.00 per share. The firm continues to target revenue growth in the high-single-digit percentage range. In a separate corporate action, the Moody's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share of common stock. The dividend is scheduled for payment on June 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2026. Market reaction to the announcement was modestly positive. In pre-market trading on the NYSE, MCO shares were quoted at $462.10, representing an increase of $2.77, or 0.60 percent.