Moody's Shares Plunge 2.21 as Trading Volume Surges 44.7% to Rank 318th in Market Activity

On September 2, 2025, Moody's Corporation (MCO) closed at a 2.21% decline, with a trading volume of $0.36 billion, up 44.7% from the previous day, ranking 318th in market activity. Analyst ratings remain mixed, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus based on 10 buy, six hold, and one sell recommendation. Short interest decreased by 18.41%, signaling improving investor sentiment.

Recent news highlights include Moody's reassessing China's real estate sector, potentially downgrading key developers, and launching a joint credit rating initiative in Vietnam. These moves underscore its expansion into emerging markets. Meanwhile, RBC Capital reiterated an "Outperform" rating, while CEO Robert Fauber sold $875,798.54 in shares, raising questions about insider confidence.

Moody's also criticized Kenya's tax plan as overly ambitious and revised Greece's credit rating upward to Ba1. Analysts at Wolfe Research initiated coverage with an "Outperform" recommendation, contrasting with a "Hold" from Morgan Stanley. The company’s P/E ratio of 43.35 remains elevated compared to sector averages, reflecting valuation concerns.

Recent developments include: - Moody's reviews China's real estate sector for potential downgrades - Launch of VIS Credit Rating partnership in Vietnam - RBC Capital maintains "Outperform" rating - CEO Robert Fauber sells 2,546 shares - Greece's credit rating raised to Ba1 - Analysts from Wolfe Research and StockNews.com upgrade ratings - Criticism of Kenya's tax policy and U.S. offshore wind sector outlook adjustments - Institutional trading activity, including sales by Level Four Advisory Services and Xponance Inc.