JP Morgan Cuts Moody's (MCO) Price Target to $555

JP Morgan has reiterated its Overweight rating for Moody's Corporation, lowering its price target to $555, a 15.23% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 15, 2026, 9:18 PM EDT · Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:03 PM EDT

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JP Morgan cut its price target on Moody's Corporation ($MCO) to $555 from $570 on October 14, 2026, and rates the stock "Overweight".

Since the rating, $MCO is up 4.8% to date (from the $462.77 close on Oct 14, 2026).

MCO Moody's Corporation

$485.07 -2.14% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 14, 2026, JP Morgan reiterated its Overweight rating on Moody's Corporation with a new price target of $555, down from $570.
JP Morgan's $555 price target implies 15.23% upside from Moody's Corporation's ($MCO) current $481.63 share price.
Moody's shares recently traded around $481.63, which is 13.3% below the average analyst target price.
The company's next earnings report is set for October 21, 2026, after reporting a 15.1% year-over-year revenue growth.

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JP Morgan has reiterated its Overweight rating on Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) and set a new price target of $555 on October 14, 2026. This is a decrease from the prior target of $570. The recent trading price for Moody's shares was around $481.63 as of October 16, 2026.

Analyst rating track record

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JP Morgan's Call on Moody's Corporation

JP Morgan's rating remains positive, suggesting confidence in Moody's future performance despite the lowered price target. The firm maintains a long position on the stock, indicating they expect it to outperform the market.

Other Institutional Activity in Moody's Corporation

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. holds 24,669,778 shares of Moody's, valued at approximately $11.97 billion. TCI Fund Management Ltd also holds a significant position with 14,334,027 shares worth about $6.95 billion. Blackrock Inc. reduced its stake by 665,561 shares, ending with 12,461,878 shares valued at around $6.04 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC decreased its holdings by 127,523 shares, bringing its total to 9,757,973 shares worth about $4.73 billion. Lastly, State Street Corporation has 7,111,386 shares valued at about $3.45 billion after a slight reduction.

Moody's Corporation Stock Up 4.1%

Moody's shares recently traded around $481.63, which is above the 52-week low of $402.28 but about 11.9% below the 52-week high of $546.88. The stock is currently above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 0.9% and 2.7%, respectively, indicating a positive short-term trend.

12-month forecast

$MCO price target

Moody's Corporation daily closes and this analyst's $555 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Moody's reported trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $8.16 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $15.76. The company has shown impressive year-over-year revenue growth of 15.1%. Its next earnings report is scheduled for October 21, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Moody's Corporation

Several insiders at Moody's have sold shares recently. General Counsel Richard G Steele sold 157 shares on July 1, 2026, for about $71,512. CEO Robert Fauber sold 1,467 shares on July 1, 2026, valued at approximately $668,204. He also sold 1,467 shares on August 3, 2026, for around $710,468, and another 1,467 shares on September 1, 2026, for about $736,273. All these transactions occurred before the recent analyst rating.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 14, 2026, JP Morgan maintained its Overweight rating on Moody's with a price target of $555. Other firms have also maintained their ratings recently, with Baird at $572, Mizuho at $530, and Morgan Stanley lowering its target to $470.

About Moody's Corporation

Moody's Corporation operates as a risk assessment firm, providing various services through its segments, Moody's Analytics and Moody's Investors Service. The company serves clients across the globe, contributing to its strong revenue growth and solid market position.

Bottom Line

Investors should watch for Moody's upcoming earnings report on October 21, 2026, which may provide further insights into its performance. JP Morgan's reiteration of its Overweight rating reflects continued confidence in the company's outlook despite the adjusted price target.