RBC Capital Cuts Moody's (MCO) Price Target to $575

RBC Capital has reaffirmed its Outperform rating for Moody's Corporation, setting a new price target of $575, a 18.52% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:03 PM EDT · Updated Oct 16, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT

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RBC Capital cut its price target on Moody's Corporation ($MCO) to $575 from $610 on October 16, 2026, and rates the stock "Outperform".

MCO Moody's Corporation

$485.07 -2.14% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 16, 2026, RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on Moody's Corporation (MCO) with a revised price target of $575, down from $610.
RBC Capital's $575 price target implies 18.52% upside from Moody's Corporation's ($MCO) current $485.15 share price.
As of October 16, 2026, Moody's shares were recently trading around $481.11, which is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
Moody's has a market cap of approximately $83.8 billion and a P/E ratio of about 30.7, indicating strong performance in the financial services sector.

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RBC Capital has reaffirmed its Outperform rating for Moody's Corporation (MCO) on October 16, 2026, adjusting its price target from $610 to $575. The firm believes Moody's will continue to perform well in the financial services sector despite the target reduction.

Analyst rating track record

RBC Capital vs. the S&P 500

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All-time return -1.39% S&P 500 +0.23%

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Other Institutional Activity in Moody's Corporation

Several other institutional investors have maintained their positions in Moody's. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. holds about 24.7 million shares valued at approximately $11.97 billion. TCI Fund Management Ltd also keeps its stake steady with 14.3 million shares worth around $6.95 billion. Meanwhile, Blackrock Inc. reduced its holdings slightly by 665,561 shares, now totaling 12.5 million shares valued at about $6.04 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC trimmed its position by 127,523 shares, ending with 9.8 million shares worth about $4.73 billion. State Street Corporation also made a small reduction, holding 7.1 million shares valued at approximately $3.45 billion.

Moody's Corporation Stock Up 4.8%

As of October 16, 2026, Moody's shares were recently trading at $481.11, which is above both its 50-day moving average of $477.32 and its 200-day moving average of $469.15. However, the stock is still about 12% below its 52-week high of $546.88. The recent price is also below the average analyst target of $555.43, indicating potential for growth if market conditions improve.

12-month forecast

$MCO price target

Moody's Corporation daily closes and this analyst's $575 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Moody's Corporation reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $8.16 billion, showing a year-over-year growth of 15.1%. The company has a net margin of 34.3% and a return on equity of 76.9%. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 21, 2026, which will provide further insights into its financial performance.

Insider Buying and Selling at Moody's Corporation

Insider transactions at Moody's have been notable. Richard G. Steele, General Counsel, sold 157 shares at an average price of $455.49 on July 1, 2026. CEO Robert Fauber also sold shares on multiple occasions, including 1,467 shares at $484.30 on August 3, 2026, and again at $501.89 on September 1, 2026. These transactions were made before the recent analyst ratings and do not indicate a bearish outlook.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 16, 2026, RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating on Moody's Corporation with a new price target of $575, reduced from $610. Earlier, on October 14, JP Morgan also maintained an Overweight rating with a target of $555. Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, and BMO Capital have also provided their ratings, with targets ranging from $470 to $530. The consensus target price among analysts is $555.43, reflecting a mix of optimism and caution in the market.

About Moody's Corporation

Moody's Corporation operates as an integrated risk assessment firm, providing products and services that support risk management in financial markets. With a strong presence globally, it plays a vital role in the financial services sector through its two main segments: Moody's Analytics and Moody's Investors Service.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on Moody's upcoming earnings report on October 21, 2026, as it may offer further insights into the company's performance. Additionally, with RBC Capital's recent rating, the market will be watching for any further updates from analysts.