| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.0K | 5.7% | 10.7% |
| Total Income | 2.0K | 5.7% | 10.7% |
| Expenditure | 1.1K | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| PBT | 867.00 | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Net Profit | 646.00 | 11.8% | 21.0% |
| OPM | 45.69% | 2.59pp | 4.98pp |
| NPM | 32.19% | 1.73pp | 2.73pp |
| EPS | 3.61 | 12.1% | 22.8% |
Moody's Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
04 May 2026 · 4 May, 8:54 am
Summary
Moody's Corporation announced strong results for the third quarter of 2025, with revenue reaching $2.0 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year. Moody's Analytics and Moody's Investors Service both experienced significant revenue growth, contributing to an overall positive financial performance. Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS also saw substantial increases, driven by improved operating performance. The company is raising its full-year guidance, projecting adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of $14.50 to $14.75, reflecting a 17% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.
Key Highlights
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Moody's Corporation reported revenue of $2.0 billion for the third quarter of 2025, an 11% increase compared to the prior-year period.
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Moody's Analytics revenue grew by 9% to $909 million in the third quarter of 2025.
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Moody's Investors Service revenue increased by 12% to $1.1 billion in the third quarter of 2025.
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Diluted EPS grew by 23% to $3.60, and Adjusted Diluted EPS increased by 22% to $3.92 for the third quarter of 2025.
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The company is raising its adjusted diluted EPS guidance to be in the range of $14.50 to $14.75, representing 17% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.
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Year-to-date revenue for Moody's Corporation was $5.8 billion, an 8% increase from the prior-year period.
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Moody's operating margin was 45.7%, and the adjusted operating margin was 52.9%, an increase of 510 basis points from the prior-year period.
Management Comments
Rob Fauber
“The power of the Moody’s franchise was on full display this quarter, with strong top-line growth and significant operating leverage. The investments we’ve made to capitalize on several deep currents are paying off – enabling us to better serve our customers while giving us the financial flexibility to pursue key growth opportunities. Our results, once again, speak for themselves: significant margin expansion, strong top-line growth, and clear momentum.”
Noémie Heuland
“Our financial performance this quarter was exceptional, with MCO and MIS revenue reaching record highs. We have a powerful earnings engine delivering double-digit EPS growth and generating significant free cash flow, all while investing for growth. We’re raising our guidance, most notably, our adjusted diluted EPS2 to be in the range of $14.50 to $14.751, which represents 17% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.”
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