MSCI Inc

MSCI Inc

MSCI

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Market Cap$45.96B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
MSCI IncMSCI Inc35.11.22%-48%13.9-2.8

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 21, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Financial Performance: MSCI Inc. reported a first quarter organic revenue growth of over 13%, an adjusted EPS growth of nearly 14%, and adjusted EBITDA growth of almost 19%. They also saw total run rate growth of nearly 13%, driven by a record asset-based fee run rate of $872 million, which increased by 25% year-over-year.
Sales Momentum Across Segments: The company experienced its best first quarter for net new recurring subscription sales since 2022, totaling $39.6 million, a 52% increase. Key segments such as Index and Analytics saw robust sales, particularly in hedge funds and banks, reflecting strong client demand across diversified products.
AI Integration and Innovation: MSCI is leveraging AI significantly, with the implementation of AI components in nearly all new products, leading to increased efficiency in data gathering, model development, and client engagement. This AI-driven approach is expected to enhance productivity and support future growth trajectories.

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Target Price by Analysts

16.5% upsideMSCI Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$349.87

Current Fair Value

43% downside

Overvalued by 43% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$45.96 Billion
Enterprise Value$53.34 Billion
Dividend Yield$7.70 (1.22%)
Earnings per Share$15.58
Beta1.24
Outstanding Shares73,300,000

Return

Return on Equity-47.57%ROE
Return on Assets23.80%
Return on Invested Capital45.58%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio35.07P/E Ratio
PEG86.21PEG
Price to Sales13.95Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio-16.15Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue16.46
Enterprise Value to EBIT29.76
Enterprise Value to Net Income40
Total Debt to Enterprise0.15
Debt to Equity-2.8Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 28, 2026
EPS Estimate
$4.38
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$830.91 M
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 21, 2026
EPS Estimate
$4.82
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$860.17 M
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio2.0768 10.09%
Total Calls104,492 5.88%
Total Puts217,007 11.29%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %84.19% 3.03%
Total Invested$35.01B 9.25%
Investors Holding1,074 25.00%

ESG Score

No data

About MSCI Inc

CEO: Henry Fernandez

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee provides the official revenue estimates for all tax legislation. Its influence on corporate tax structures and the overall tax burden directly impacts corporate valuations and investment strategies, which are core to MSCI's business and client analysis.

Finance

This powerful committee controls taxation and trade. Its decisions on corporate tax policy directly impact corporate profitability, investor behavior, and market valuations, which are fundamental to MSCI's clients and its own business performance.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

This committee oversees the CFTC and regulates the derivatives/futures market. Its current role in defining cryptocurrencies as digital commodities is highly relevant, as MSCI operates in financial markets and may expand its offerings in digital assets.

Judiciary

This committee's jurisdiction over antitrust laws and intellectual property is critically important. Antitrust actions could impact market data and index providers like MSCI, while strong intellectual property protection is vital for MSCI's proprietary indices and analytics.

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

This committee directly regulates the entire financial system, including the SEC, Fed, and cryptocurrency. As a financial services company, MSCI operates within this regulatory framework, making this committee's influence paramount for its business, clients, and potential new ventures (e.g., digital assets).

Commerce, Science, and Transportation

This committee's oversight of 'Big Tech,' data privacy, and interstate commerce is highly relevant to MSCI as a significant provider of financial data and analytics. Regulations on data governance, use, and market dominance could directly impact MSCI's business model.

Foreign Relations

MSCI's core business involves global indices and analytics. Sanctions, trade policies, and geopolitical events managed by this committee directly impact global capital flows, market stability, and the performance of the international markets MSCI measures and serves.