MSCI’s $0.32 Billion Volume Surges to 316th Rank Amid 19.26% Upside Potential

On August 11, 2025, MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) rose 0.50% with a trading volume of $0.32 billion, ranking 316th in the market. The stock has seen a 12.94% revenue increase to $2.86 billion in 2024 but faced a 3.44% decline in earnings. Analysts maintain a "Buy" consensus with a 12-month price target of $655.2, reflecting 19.26% upside potential.

Recent developments highlight MSCI’s strategic initiatives and market influence. The company announced the addition of 42 securities and removal of 56 from its ACWI index, effective August 26. It also expanded its product suite with new data tools for private market general partners and added a Pakistan Stock Exchange company to its Frontier Markets Index. These moves underscore demand for index services and index royalty fees, reinforcing MSCI’s role in global asset allocation.

MSCI’s August 2025 index review further solidified its market position, with 42 additions and 56 deletions across its equity benchmarks. The firm also reported over $2 trillion in ETF assets tracking its equity indexes, a 17% year-to-date increase. Despite a Q2 earnings beat, concerns over retentions and subscriptions led to a stock sell-off, though analysts noted its strong margins and inelastic demand. Institutional investors have increased holdings, with 89.97% ownership by hedge funds and corporate entities.

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