Moody’s Shares Rise 0.32% as Trading Volume Falls 26.47% to 374th Market Activity Rank

On August 6, 2025, Moody’s Corporation (MCO) rose 0.32% to $502.65, with a trading volume of $0.32 billion, down 26.47% from the previous day, ranking 374th in market activity. Recent developments include the approval of its wildfire risk model by California’s Department of Insurance, a key step for insurers seeking to stabilize the state’s property market. The company also announced Steve Tulenko’s presentation at the Oppenheimer Technology Conference on August 11, highlighting its strategic focus on analytics and risk modeling.

Moody’s Q2 results underscored its resilience, with revenue climbing 4% year-on-year to $1.90 billion, exceeding analyst estimates. The analytics segment, driven by subscription demand amid trade policy uncertainties, saw an 11% revenue increase to $888 million. Additionally, the firm raised Turkey’s sovereign-debt rating to Ba3, reflecting improved credit fundamentals and signaling potential market stability in the region.

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