Moody's Corporation (MCO) Shares Soar 2.01% in Five Days

Moody's Corporation (MCO) shares surged 0.29% today, marking the fifth consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 2.01% over the past five days. The stock price reached its highest level since March 2025, with an intraday gain of 1.24%.

The strategy of buying MCO shares after they reached a recent high and holding for 1 week yielded moderate returns over the past 5 years, with a 5-year CAGR of 3.41% as of May 19, 2025. This indicates a steady, if not spectacular, growth trajectory.

Analysts' positive assessments and target price increases have been significant drivers of Moody's recent stock performance. Oppenheimer's analyst Owen Lau raised the price target from $489 to $523 while maintaining an "Outperform" rating, which was reiterated on June 5, 2025. Additionally, Wells Fargo analyst Jason Haas reaffirmed a Buy rating with a price target of $572 on June 4, 2025. These positive assessments and target price increases by analysts are likely contributing factors to any recent changes in Moody's stock price.