MSCI Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how MSCI performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MSCI sees a +0.44% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.88% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.25%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
MSCI Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
743.51M
7.74%
2.59%
Gross Margin
75.98%
-0.24%
-0.29%
Operating Margin
54.50%
0.93%
-2.35%
Net Margin
41.09%
-29.70%
6.01%
EPS
3.90
-23.08%
9.24%
No Data Available
MSCI Earnings Analysis
MSCI Inc Corporation (MSCI.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Organic Revenue Growth Achievement: Achieved organic revenue growth of almost 10% for the full year 2024, demonstrating strong market demand and operational efficiency.
Earnings Per Share Growth: Reported adjusted earnings per share growth of 12.4%, reflecting improved profitability and effective cost management strategies.
Free Cash Flow Growth: Generated free cash flow growth of 21%, indicating robust cash generation capabilities and financial health.
Organic Subscription Growth: In Q4, organic subscription run rate growth reached 8%, excluding FX headwinds, showcasing strong client retention and demand for services.
Share Repurchase Commitment: Repurchased $810 million worth of MSCI shares for the full year, reinforcing commitment to shareholder value and capital allocation strategy.
Negative
Subscription Growth Slowdown: Organic subscription run rate growth was only 8% in Q4 2024, indicating a slowdown compared to historical growth rates, which raises concerns about future growth potential.
Active Asset Manager Retention: The retention rate for active asset managers was reported at 94%, which is lower than the previous quarters, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining client relationships in this segment.
Subscription Growth Decline: There was a noted decline in subscription run rate growth in the Analytics segment, dropping to 6.7% in Q4 2024, attributed to timing issues with implementation-related revenues, indicating potential revenue instability.
Subscription Growth Challenges: The Private Capital Solutions segment experienced a slight slowdown in subscription run rate growth, with retention rates declining, reflecting volatility in client demand and potential challenges in this area.
Real Assets Market Pressures: In the Real Assets segment, elevated cancellations were reported, particularly among developers and brokers, indicating ongoing pressures in this market and potential revenue loss.
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MSCI Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: MSCI Q4 2024 earnings beat estimates but stock falls
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The earnings call summary indicates strong financial performance with growth in revenue, EPS, and cash flow. The company is actively investing in technology and AI, which is promising for future growth. The Q&A section reveals optimism about ESG demand and constructive sales environments, although concerns about long sales cycles and regulatory pauses are noted. The partnership with Moody's and significant share repurchases further enhance positive sentiment. Despite some pressures, the overall outlook is positive, likely leading to a stock price increase in the short term.
