Raymond James Upgrades MSCI to Strong Buy From Outperform, Price Target is $710
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Highly Positive
8/10
as of 03-17-2026 3:54pm EST
MSCI has described its mission as enabling investors to build better portfolios for a better world. MSCI's largest and most profitable segment is its index segment, where it provides benchmarking to asset managers and asset owners. MSCI boasts over $18 trillion in benchmarked assets, including over $2.3 trillion in ETF assets linked to MSCI indexes. The MSCI analytics segment provides portfolio management and risk management analytics software to asset managers and asset owners. In its sustainability and climate segment, MSCI provides ESG data to the investment industry. In private assets, MSCI provides real restate reporting, market data, benchmarking, and analytics to investors and real estate managers.
| Founded: | 1998 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | NEW YORK |
| Market Cap: | 40.3B | IPO Year: | 2007 |
| Target Price: | $658.50 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 532.8K |
| Analyst Decision: | Buy | Number of Analysts: | 8 |
| Dividend Yield: | Dividend Payout Frequency: | quarterly | |
| EPS: | 15.69 | EPS Growth: | 11.67 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $486.74 - $626.28 | Next Earning Date: | 04-29-2026 |
| Revenue: | $1,274,172,000 | Revenue Growth: | N/A |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 12.52% | Revenue Growth (next year): | 8.48% |
| P/E Ratio: | 35.88 | Index: | |
| Free Cash Flow: | 1.5B | FCF Growth: | +5.54% |
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Chairman and CEO
Avg Cost/Share
$518.92
Shares
800
Total Value
$415,158.80
Owned After
1,493,287
Chairman and CEO
Avg Cost/Share
$524.18
Shares
6,000
Total Value
$3,145,080.00
Owned After
1,493,287
SEC Form 4
| Insider | Ticker | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Avg Cost | Shares | Total Value | Owned After | SEC Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandez Henry A | MSCI | Chairman and CEO | Feb 17, 2026 | Buy | $518.92 | 800 | $415,158.80 | 1,493,287 | |
| Fernandez Henry A | MSCI | Chairman and CEO | Feb 13, 2026 | Buy | $524.18 | 6,000 | $3,145,080.00 | 1,493,287 |
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
Jan 28, 2026 · 100% conf.
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$608.25
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-1.48%
$605.76
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-3.57%
$592.94
msci-202601280001408198false00014081982026-01-282026-01-28
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2026
MSCI Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 001-3381213-4038723 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
7 World Trade Center,250 Greenwich Street, 49th Floor,New York,New York10007 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 804-3900 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareMSCINew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 28, 2026, MSCI Inc. (the “Registrant”) released financial information with respect to its fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release containing this information is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Report”).
The Registrant’s press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Definitions of each non-GAAP financial measure, additional information about why management believes such non-GAAP measures are meaningful and reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures are also contained in Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of the Registrant, dated January 28, 2026, containing financial information for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
Exhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded in the cover page formatted in Inline XBRL).
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MSCI Inc.
Date: January 28, 2026 By: /s/ Henry A. Fernandez
Name: Henry A. Fernandez
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Oct 28, 2025
msci-202510250001408198false00014081982025-10-252025-10-25
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2025
MSCI Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 001-3381213-4038723 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
7 World Trade Center,250 Greenwich Street, 49th Floor,New York,New York10007 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 804-3900 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareMSCINew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 28, 2025, MSCI Inc. (the “Registrant”) released financial information with respect to its third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release containing this information is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Report”).
The Registrant’s press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Definitions of each non-GAAP financial measure, additional information about why management believes such non-GAAP measures are meaningful and reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures are also contained in Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 25, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Registrant authorized a new share repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $3.0 billion of its common stock. This new authorization supersedes and replaces the Registrant’s prior share repurchase program authorized on October 28, 2024.
The timing, price and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, available capital resources, applicable securities laws and other factors. Repurchases may be made from time to time through one or more open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions, including, but not limited to, accelerated share repurchase transactions, trading plans or derivative transactions. The authorization may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of the Registrant, dated October 28, 2025, containing financial information for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Exhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded in the cover page formatted in Inline XBRL).
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MSCI Inc.
Date: October 28, 2025 By: /s/ Henry A. Fernandez
Name: Henry A. Fernandez
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jul 22, 2025
msci-202507220001408198false00014081982024-10-292024-10-29
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2025
MSCI Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 001-3381213-4038723 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
7 World Trade Center,250 Greenwich Street, 49th Floor,New York,New York10007 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 804-3900 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareMSCINew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 22, 2025, MSCI Inc. (the “Registrant”) released financial information with respect to its second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release containing this information is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Report”).
The Registrant’s press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Definitions of each non-GAAP financial measure, additional information about why management believes such non-GAAP measures are meaningful and reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures are also contained in Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of the Registrant, dated July 22, 2025, containing financial information for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Exhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded in the cover page formatted in Inline XBRL).
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MSCI Inc.
Date: July 22, 2025 By: /s/ Henry A. Fernandez
Name: Henry A. Fernandez
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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