The chart below shows how MCO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MCO sees a -1.41% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.98% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.13%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record Revenue Performance: Moody's reported a record third quarter revenue performance, achieving $1.8 billion, which represents a 23% increase compared to last year.
EPS Growth Achievement: The company delivered a 32% growth in adjusted diluted EPS, showcasing strong profitability metrics.
Revenue Surge in Ratings: Moody's rating business experienced a remarkable 41% increase in revenue versus the prior year period, highlighting robust demand.
Strong Cash Generation: The company achieved a free cash flow conversion rate of over 100% of net income, indicating strong cash generation capabilities.
Customer Retention Success: Year-to-date customer retention is at 93%, demonstrating the effectiveness of Moody's solutions in maintaining client relationships.
Negative
Quarterly Revenue Decline: The revenue growth for the third quarter was 7%, which is lower than the 9% seen prior to the attrition events discussed in previous calls.
KYC ARR Growth Decline: The KYC ARR growth was 14% in the third quarter, which was lower than the 19% seen in Q3 last year, indicating a decline in growth rate.
Earnings Growth Slowdown: The adjusted diluted EPS guidance for Q4 implies a relatively flat growth compared to the prior period, suggesting a slowdown in earnings growth.
Fourth Quarter Issuance Decline: The company expects the fourth quarter issuance to decline, which may impact overall revenue projections for the year.
Debt Velocity Challenges: The overall debt velocity has been below historical averages, indicating potential challenges in revenue generation.
Moody's Corporation (MCO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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