Moody's Corporation Drops to 390th in Trading Volume Despite Institutional Confidence and Positive Analyst Outlook

On June 23, 2025, Moody's Corporation (MCO) saw a trading volume of $217 million, marking a 42.48% decrease from the previous day. This placed the company at the 390th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of Moody's Corporation rose by 1.29%.

Moody's Corporation has been the subject of significant institutional activity. HWG Holdings LP increased its holdings in the company by 104.6% during the first quarter, as disclosed in its latest filing. This move underscores the confidence that major investors have in Moody's Corporation's future prospects.

Analysts have maintained a positive outlook on Moody's Corporation. RBC Capital reiterated an Outperform rating for the stock, with a price target of $550 per share. This endorsement came after CFO Noémie Heuland highlighted the company's resilience amidst economic challenges. Heuland noted that Moody's is benefiting from growth trends in sectors such as Lending Solutions, Private Credit, and Insurance Risk Platforms. She also anticipated that the shift towards solution-based selling would drive significant cross-selling opportunities within the banking sector.

Oppenheimer also raised its price target for Moody's Corporation to $523 from $489, while maintaining an Outperform rating. This reflects the broader consensus among analysts that Moody's Corporation is well-positioned for growth. The company reported robust results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, beating earnings estimates due to a pickup in bond issuance and strong momentum in its analytics unit. However, Moody's Corporation lowered its guidance for the full year due to current market volatility.