MCO Should I Buy
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Moody's Corp (MCO) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong financial performance, positive analyst sentiment, and long-term growth potential outweigh the current technical weakness. While the stock is oversold in the short term, it presents a good entry point for long-term investors.
The technical indicators show bearish momentum with the MACD histogram at -11.096 and below 0, indicating negative momentum. RSI_6 is at 8.278, signaling the stock is oversold. Moving averages are bearish (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). The stock is trading near its key support level of 414.756, with resistance levels at 460.21 and 505.665.
Hedge funds are significantly increasing their positions in Moody's, with a 1000.52% increase in buying over the last quarter.
Analysts have a constructive outlook for Moody's in 2026, with multiple upgrades and price target increases.
Strong financial performance in Q3 2025, with revenue up 10.70% YoY, net income up 20.97% YoY, and EPS up 22.87% YoY.
Insiders are selling, with a 111.19% increase in selling activity over the last month.
Technical indicators suggest bearish momentum in the short term.
No recent news or significant event-driven catalysts to support immediate upward momentum.
In Q3 2025, Moody's reported strong financial growth: Revenue increased by 10.70% YoY to $2.007 billion, net income rose by 20.97% YoY to $646 million, EPS grew by 22.87% YoY to 3.6, and gross margin improved by 5.41% YoY to 69.36%.
Analysts are bullish on Moody's. Recent upgrades include Stifel upgrading the stock to Buy with a price target of $574, citing expectations for strong debt issuance in 2026. Evercore ISI also raised its price target to $620, maintaining an Outperform rating. Goldman Sachs lowered its price target to $532 but maintained a Buy rating.
