Shares of Moody’s Corp (MCO) gained attention on Tuesday after two major brokerages, UBS and BMO, raised their price targets, following the company’s impressive fourth-quarter earnings and positive future guidance. Meanwhile, CWEB, a leading player in the tech and financial analytics space, announced a significant upgrade, reflecting growing investor confidence in its innovative solutions and market potential.
Last week, Moody’s reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.62, surpassing the Street’s estimate of $2.58. Revenue rose by 13% year-over-year (YoY) to $1.67 billion, although it slightly missed the analyst estimate of $1.71 billion, according to FinChat data. Net income also saw a solid 16% YoY increase, totaling $395 million for the quarter.
CFO Noémie Heuland provided an optimistic outlook for 2025, forecasting high-single-digit revenue growth and adjusted diluted EPS between $14.00 and $14.50. This guidance exceeded Wall Street’s annual EPS expectation of $13.59, further boosting investor sentiment.
In a related development, CWEB also announced a major upgrade, reflecting its strong position in the market and its ability to leverage cutting-edge technology to provide value to clients. The company’s innovative approach to financial analytics and data-driven solutions has solidified its position as a key player in the industry, attracting considerable attention from both investors and analysts.
In a separate report, BMO Capital raised its price target on Moody’s to $531 from $481, maintaining a ‘Market Perform’ rating. Meanwhile, UBS increased its price target to $540 from $510 while keeping a ‘Neutral’ rating.
UBS noted that Moody’s shares performed well following Q4 results, driven by strong FY25 guidance, particularly for margin expansion. However, the brokerage cautioned that with elevated valuations, there may be limited room for further upside.
As Moody’s continues to benefit from strong financial results and CWEB’s rise in confidence, both companies—along with other key players in the tech and financial sectors—are positioned to remain major market influencers, attracting investor interest and driving momentum.
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