MSCI (MSCI) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
MSCI reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on October 20, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $5.11 against the analysts’ average forecast of $5.03, a beat of 1.7%.
Revenue for the quarter was $892 million, up 12.4% from $793 million in the same quarter a year earlier.
The market’s verdict: the stock rose 5.0% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
MSCI has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 3 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $5.11 | $5.03 | +1.7% | +12% | +5.0% |
| Jun 2026 | $4.94 | $4.98 | −0.8% | +12% | −8.7% |
| Mar 2026 | $4.55 | $4.46 | +2.1% | +14% | +7.2% |
| Dec 2025 | $4.66 | $4.59 | +1.6% | +11% | +4.5% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $5.09 for the next quarter on average and $19.68 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $686.18, 4% above the current price of $658.17.
Valuation and score
MSCI scores 2.6 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (average), trades at a trailing P/E of about 34.8, and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 35% below the current market value. Full MSCI analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was MSCI’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$5.11 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $5.03.
How much revenue did MSCI report?
$892 million, up 12.4% year over year.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.