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Moody's (MCO) Beats on Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
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Have you been eager to see how Moody's Corporation (MCO - Free Report) , performed in Q1 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this NY-based credit rating giant’s earnings release this morning:
An Earnings Beat
Moody’s reported adjusted earnings were $2.02 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78.
Results were primarily driven by a rise in revenues.
How Was the Estimate Revision Trend?
You should note that the earnings estimate for Moody’s depicted bullish stance prior to the earnings release. The Zacks Consensus Estimate rose marginally over the last 30 days.
Further, Moody’s has a decent earnings surprise history.
Overall, the company surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 11.4% in the trailing four quarters.
Revenue Came in Higher than Expected
Moody’s reported revenues of $1.13 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10 billion. Also, revenues grew 16% year over year.
Key Takeaways
After taking into consideration amortization of all acquisition-related intangible assets and acquisition-related expenses, Moody’s net income was $372.9 million or $1.92 per share.
As of Mar 31, 2018, Moody’s had total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $1.38 billion.
In the reported quarter, Moody’s returned $127.5 million to shareholders.
Moody’s affirmed expecting adjusted earnings in the range of $7.65-$7.85 per share in 2018.
What Zacks Rank Says
The estimate revisions that we discussed earlier have driven a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Moody’s. However, since the latest earnings performance is yet to be reflected in the estimate revisions, the rank is subject to change. While the results apparently look favorable, it all depends on what sense the just-released report makes to the analysts.
Check back later for our full write up on this Moody’s earnings report!
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Moody's (MCO) Beats on Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Have you been eager to see how Moody's Corporation (MCO - Free Report) , performed in Q1 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this NY-based credit rating giant’s earnings release this morning:
An Earnings Beat
Moody’s reported adjusted earnings were $2.02 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78.
Results were primarily driven by a rise in revenues.
How Was the Estimate Revision Trend?
You should note that the earnings estimate for Moody’s depicted bullish stance prior to the earnings release. The Zacks Consensus Estimate rose marginally over the last 30 days.
Further, Moody’s has a decent earnings surprise history.
Moody's Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
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Overall, the company surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 11.4% in the trailing four quarters.
Revenue Came in Higher than Expected
Moody’s reported revenues of $1.13 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10 billion. Also, revenues grew 16% year over year.
Key Takeaways
What Zacks Rank Says
The estimate revisions that we discussed earlier have driven a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Moody’s. However, since the latest earnings performance is yet to be reflected in the estimate revisions, the rank is subject to change. While the results apparently look favorable, it all depends on what sense the just-released report makes to the analysts.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Check back later for our full write up on this Moody’s earnings report!
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