MSCI Inc. is rated Hold, as its current valuation reflects solid but not exceptional growth prospects. Q4 '25 results showed 10.6% revenue growth and 11.5% adjusted EPS growth, with all segments contributing. MSCI's stable subscription model, aggressive share buybacks, and emerging growth areas support long-term optimism.
MSCI tops Q4 earnings estimates, and revenues increase more than 10% year over year, but shares slid nearly 5% despite margin expansion.
Although the revenue and EPS for MSCI (MSCI) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
MSCI (MSCI) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.66 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.62 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.18 per share a year ago.
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MSCI stands out as a premier fund operator benefiting from the explosive growth in ETFs and passive investing trends. MSCI's recurring revenue, robust margins, and double-digit EPS growth support its fair value estimate of $641, offering a 9% upside from current levels. Risks include client concentration, notably with BlackRock, and potential pressure on asset-based fees. But MSCI's financial stability and dividend growth mitigate concerns.
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MSCI Inc. ( MSCI ) Global Technology, Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference 2025 November 19, 2025 2:40 PM EST Company Participants Jorge Mina - Head of Analytics Conference Call Participants Ashish Sabadra - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Presentation Ashish Sabadra RBC Capital Markets, Research Division I'm Ashish Sabadra, and I cover info services companies here at RBC. We are excited to host Jorge, Head of Analytics at MSCI thanks again for giving us this opportunity.
MSCI Inc. ( MSCI ) J.P. Morgan 2025 Ultimate Services Investor Conference November 18, 2025 2:40 PM EST Company Participants Andrew Wiechmann - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Alexander EM Hess - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Presentation Alexander EM Hess JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Great.
MSCI (MSCI) stands out in the underperforming financial information services sector, trading 20% below historical valuation despite strong growth prospects. The sector faces headwinds from high starting valuations and fears of AI-driven disruption, but MSCI's fundamentals remain resilient. MSCI's Q3 results showed 9.5% revenue growth, high renewal rates near 95%, and record share buybacks, signaling robust business health.
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