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NYSE:MSCI

MSCI (MSCI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$592.42
+6.92 (+1.18%)
(As of 02/9/2024 08:56 PM ET)
Today's Range
$584.50
$594.24
50-Day Range
$506.68
$604.30
52-Week Range
$451.55
$617.39
Volume
336,200 shs
Average Volume
525,861 shs
Market Capitalization
$46.85 billion
P/E Ratio
41.14
Dividend Yield
0.93%
Price Target
$584.21

MSCI MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.43 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.4% Downside
$584.21 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.01% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.33
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.71mentions of MSCI in the last 14 days
Based on 24 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
14.51%
From $14.75 to $16.89 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.63 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

61st out of 585 stocks

Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

6th out of 88 stocks

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About MSCI Stock (NYSE:MSCI)

MSCI Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides investment decision support tools for the clients to manage their investment processes worldwide. It operates through four segments: Index, Analytics, ESG and Climate, and All Other Private Assets. The Index segment provides indexes for use in various areas of the investment process, including indexed product creation, such as ETFs, mutual funds, annuities, futures, options, structured products, over-the-counter derivatives; performance benchmarking; portfolio construction and rebalancing; and asset allocation, as well as licenses GICS and GICS Direct. The Analytics segment offers risk management, performance attribution and portfolio management content, application, and service that provides an integrated view of risk and return, and an analysis of market, credit, liquidity, and counterparty risk across asset classes; managed services, including consolidation of client portfolio data from various sources, review and reconciliation of input data and results, and customized reporting; and HedgePlatform to measure, evaluate, and monitor the risk of hedge fund investments. The ESG and Climate segment provides products and services that help institutional investors understand how ESG factors impact the long-term risk and return of their portfolio and individual security-level investments; and data, ratings, research, and tools to help investors navigate increasing regulation. The All Other Private Assets segment includes real estate market and transaction data, benchmarks, return-analytics, climate assessments and market insights for funds, investors, and managers; business intelligence to real estate owners, managers, developers, and brokers; and offers investment decision support tools for private capital. It serves asset owners and managers, financial intermediaries, wealth managers, real estate professionals, and corporates. MSCI Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

MSCI Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 11/30 Dividend
11/08/2023
Dividend Payable
11/30/2023
Last Earnings
1/30/2024
Today
2/11/2024
Ex-Dividend for 2/29 Dividend
2/15/2024
Dividend Payable
2/29/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/23/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
Specialized Finance
CUSIP
55354G10
Employees
4,759
Year Founded
1969

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$584.21
High Stock Price Target
$700.00
Low Stock Price Target
$450.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-1.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.43
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.15 billion
Pretax Margin
54.14%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.53 billion
Cash Flow
$15.36 per share
Book Value
($12.61) per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
76,655,000
Market Cap
$46.85 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.10

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Should I Buy MSCI Stock? MSCI Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of MSCI was last updated on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1:12 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in MSCI Inc.:

  • MSCI Inc. has been experiencing positive growth in recent periods, making it an attractive investment option.
  • The stock price of MSCI Inc. has been steadily increasing, indicating potential for capital appreciation.
  • MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of investment decision support tools and services, offering valuable insights to investors.
  • With a diverse range of products and services, MSCI Inc. provides investors with opportunities to diversify their portfolios.
  • MSCI Inc. has a strong track record of delivering consistent financial performance, which can instill confidence in investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in MSCI Inc. for these reasons:

  • There is a possibility of market volatility affecting the stock price of MSCI Inc., which can lead to potential losses for investors.
  • MSCI Inc. operates in a highly competitive industry, which may pose challenges in maintaining market share and profitability.
  • Changes in regulatory policies or industry standards can impact the operations and financial performance of MSCI Inc.
  • Investing in MSCI Inc. involves market risk, and investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance before making investment decisions.
  • The performance of MSCI Inc. is subject to global economic conditions, and any downturn in the economy can negatively impact the company's financials.














MSCI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell MSCI stock right now?

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MSCI in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" MSCI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MSCI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is MSCI's stock price target for 2024?

14 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for MSCI's stock. Their MSCI share price targets range from $450.00 to $700.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $584.21 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.4%.
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How have MSCI shares performed in 2024?

MSCI's stock was trading at $565.65 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MSCI stock has increased by 4.7% and is now trading at $592.42.
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When is MSCI's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024.
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How were MSCI's earnings last quarter?

MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 30th. The technology company reported $3.68 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $3.29 by $0.39. The technology company had revenue of $690.11 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $662.64 million. MSCI had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 103.00% and a net margin of 45.42%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 19.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.84 EPS.
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How often does MSCI pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for MSCI?

MSCI announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, January 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 16th will be given a dividend of $1.60 per share on Thursday, February 29th. This represents a $6.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.08%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 15th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $1.38.
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Is MSCI a good dividend stock?

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) pays an annual dividend of $5.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.93%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 10 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 38.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MSCI will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.68% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Henry A. Fernandez's approval rating as MSCI's CEO?

422 employees have rated MSCI Chief Executive Officer Henry A. Fernandez on Glassdoor.com. Henry A. Fernandez has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts Henry A. Fernandez in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of MSCI own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other MSCI investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Mastercard (MA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Salesforce (CRM), Adobe (ADBE), Visa (V), PayPal (PYPL), Netflix (NFLX), Intel (INTC) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

Who are MSCI's major shareholders?

MSCI's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (3.03%), Fiera Capital Corp (1.66%), Brown Advisory Inc. (1.31%), Norges Bank (1.11%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (1.04%) and Franklin Resources Inc. (0.79%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew C Wiechmann, Cd Baer Pettit, Jennifer H Mak, Robert J Gutowski and Scott A Crum.
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How do I buy shares of MSCI?

Shares of MSCI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:MSCI) was last updated on 2/12/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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