MCO Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
11.59%
Last Quarter
$3.92
Past Year
$13.68
Growth Past 5yrs
7.79%
Next Quarter
$4.42
Estimate Next Year
$11.56
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$660.00
50.13% Upside
Mean Price Target
$556.05
26.49% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$471.00
7.14% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 14, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
MCO Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, MCO (NYSE: MCO) reported an actual EPS of $3.92 for the quarter ending on Oct 22, 2025, compared to an estimated $3.7, resulting in a 5.95% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 23, 2025), MCO recorded an actual EPS of $3.56 with a 5.01% surprise. See MCO's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
MCO has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 22, 2025 showing a 5.95% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 23, 2025 recorded a 5.01% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | 3.92 | 3.7 | +5.95% |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 3.56 | 3.39 | +5.01% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3.83 | 3.54 | +8.19% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 2.62 | 2.27 | +15.42% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 3.21 | 2.87 | +11.85% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 3.28 | 3.03 | +8.25% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MCO stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given MCO stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 41 analysts have given their ratings
to MCO out of which
22 analysts have given strong buy call,
6 analysts have given buy call,
13 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$556.05 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 26.49% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for MCO highest price target?
Analysts suggest MCO's stock price would rise to a high of $660.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for MCO over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the MCO stock price could move to $471.00.
What is the average target price for MCO?
MCO stock has an average analyst estimate of $556.05.
At its current price, how far is MCO from its average target price?
MCO shares are currently trading 26.49% above this price target.
What were MCO’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $3.92 versus consensus estimates of $3.70, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $3.21.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
MCO's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $4.42 and $11.56 for the whole year.
What has MCO's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 11.59% EPS growth for MCO in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 7.79% in the past five years.