MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8K

Moody’s Corporation announced exceptional Q2 2026 results, modestly adjusted its 2026 guidance, and raised its share repurchase target to up to $3.0 billion, signaling strong performance and continued capital return.

On July 22, 2026, Moody’s Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising 15% year-over-year to $2.2 billion, operating margin expanding to 47.9% (55.3% adjusted), and diluted EPS increasing 57% to $5.03, driven by broad-based growth at Moody’s Investors Service and continued recurring revenue strength at Moody’s Analytics; the company also updated its 2026 outlook by narrowing adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $16.50–$17.00, slightly trimming operating cash flow and free cash flow guidance, and increasing planned share repurchases to up to $3.0 billion, while disclosing a $181 million gain on divestitures and reaffirming high single-digit full-year revenue growth expectations.

Filing Facts

CIK

1059556

Ticker

MCO

Form

8K

Source Type

sec

Accession

0001628280-26-049104

Alert Tier

7