Moelis (MC) General Counsel Osamu Watanabe Buys 47 Shares

Osamu Watanabe, the General Counsel and Secretary at Moelis & Company, recently bought 47 shares of the company. The transaction took place on June 18, 2026, and was not part of a pre-planned trading program. This insider activity suggests confidence in the company's prospects.

Insider Buying and Selling at Moelis & Company

Several insiders at Moelis & Company made stock purchases on June 18, 2026. Notably, Nick Riehl, the Principal Accounting Officer, acquired 12 shares in two separate transactions. Eric Cantor, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, bought 65 shares. Additionally, Thorold Barker and Louise Mirrer purchased 16 and 17 shares, respectively.

Moelis & Company Stock Up 12.1%

Shares of NYSE:MC traded near $66.94 on Wednesday. Moelis & Company, a financial services firm, has a market cap of approximately $4.98 billion. The stock's P/E ratio stands at 24.1, with a forward P/E of 16.9, indicating future growth expectations. Moelis & Company has a beta of 1.85, reflecting its volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range is between $51.06 and $78.22, with moving averages of $66.38 (50-day) and $66.58 (200-day).

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have maintained their ratings on Moelis & Company. On April 9, 2026, Morgan Stanley reiterated a buy rating with a price target of $83. UBS, on April 8, 2026, maintained a hold rating with a target of $58. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also maintained their hold rating with a $64 target. The consensus among analysts is a hold, with an average price target of $71 based on 10 opinions.

About Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company is an investment banking advisory firm that operates globally, providing services in mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, and other corporate finance matters. Headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse clientele, including public corporations, private companies, and government entities. Founded in 2007, Moelis & Company employs over 1,400 people under the leadership of CEO Navid Mahmoodzadegan.

Bottom Line

Insider buying at Moelis & Company, including shares purchased by General Counsel Osamu Watanabe, indicates positive sentiment within the company. As shares trade near $66.94, analysts hold varying views, with price targets ranging from $58 to $90. Investors often watch insider transactions as potential signals of confidence in the company's future, though these filings reflect past activity.