Moody's Corporation

MCO · Financial Services

About Moody's Corporation (MCO)

Moody's Corporation is a Financial Data & Stock Exchanges company operating in the Financial Services sector.

MCO trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

Key Statistics

Current Price
$441.07
Market Cap
$78.51B
52-Week High
$546.88
52-Week Low
$378.71
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

$1,000 Invested in Moody's Corporation (MCO)

1 Year
$968
+-3%
3 Years
$1,536
+54%
5 Years
$1,569
+57%
10 Years
$5,191
+419%
Since IPO
$68,338
+6734%

How much would $1,000 invested in MCO be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in MCO 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Moody's Corporation (MCO) in 2025 would be worth $968 as of May 2026, representing a -3.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MCO 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Moody's Corporation (MCO) in 2023 would be worth $1,536 as of May 2026, representing a +53.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MCO 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Moody's Corporation (MCO) in 2021 would be worth $1,569 as of May 2026, representing a +56.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MCO 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Moody's Corporation (MCO) in 2016 would be worth $5,191 as of May 2026, representing a +419.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MCO at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Moody's Corporation (MCO) at IPO would be worth $68,338 as of May 2026, representing a +6733.8% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.43%
Positive Months
234
62% of 377
Negative Months
140
37% of 377
Data Period
31+ years
377 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2009 (+28.8%)
Best month on avg: March (+3.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 2009 (-24.9%)
Worst month on avg: August (0.0%)

Over the past 31+ years (377 months), Moody's Corporation (MCO) has averaged a monthly return of +1.43% with a median return of +2.21%. The stock had 234 positive months (62%) and 140 negative months (37%). The best month in MCO's history was April 2009 with a +28.8% return, while the worst was September 2009 at -24.9%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.4%), and August the weakest (0.0%).

MCO's longest winning streak was 12 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2019 with a cumulative return of +56.9%, and the worst was 2007 at -59.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 32 years of trading history, Moody's Corporation (MCO) has delivered an average annual return of +18.37% with a median return of +19.89%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.33%. The stock posted gains in 24 years (75%) and losses in 8 years (25%).

MCO's best year was 2019 with a +71.26% gain, while the worst was 2007 at -47.99%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. MCO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 19 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+18.37%
Best Year
2019 (+71.26%)
Worst Year
2007 (-47.99%)
Positive Years
24/32
Year Return Start End
2026 -13.47% $509.75 $441.07
2025 +8.74% $468.77 $509.75
2024 +22.17% $383.71 $468.77
2023 +41.52% $271.13 $383.71
2022 -28.00% $376.57 $271.13
2021 +35.57% $277.76 $376.57
2020 +23.26% $225.34 $277.76
2019 +71.26% $131.58 $225.34
2018 -4.10% $137.21 $131.58
2017 +58.53% $86.55 $137.21
2016 -4.56% $90.69 $86.55
2015 +6.10% $85.47 $90.69
2014 +23.68% $69.11 $85.47
2013 +58.22% $43.68 $69.11
2012 +51.82% $28.77 $43.68
2011 +28.94% $22.31 $28.77
2010 +0.76% $22.14 $22.31
2009 +35.60% $16.33 $22.14
2008 -43.01% $28.65 $16.33
2007 -47.99% $55.10 $28.65
2006 +12.94% $48.78 $55.10
2005 +41.90% $34.38 $48.78
2004 +44.06% $23.86 $34.38
2003 +47.17% $16.21 $23.86
2002 +4.01% $15.59 $16.21
2001 +56.05% $9.99 $15.59
2000 +16.31% $8.59 $9.99
1999 -6.84% $9.22 $8.59
1998 +2.15% $9.03 $9.22
1997 +30.07% $6.94 $9.03
1996 -2.72% $7.13 $6.94
1995 +17.60% $6.07 $7.13

Frequently Asked Questions: MCO

What sector is MCO in?

MCO operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.

How has MCO performed historically?

Over 32 years of trading history, MCO has posted gains in 24 years (75% of the time). The best year was 2019 with a +71.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in MCO?

You can invest in MCO through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MCO.

Last updated: 3/24/2026