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MSCI (MSCI) Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures

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In its upcoming report, MSCI (MSCI - Free Report) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $4.98 per share, reflecting an increase of 11.4% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $880.29 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.9%.

The current level reflects a downward revision of 1% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.

Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.

Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific MSCI metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Operating Revenues- Sustainability and Climate' should come in at $92.23 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +2.3%.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Operating Revenues- Asset-based fees - Total' will reach $241.43 million. The estimate points to a change of +22.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Operating Revenues- Analytics' should arrive at $194.20 million. The estimate suggests a change of +6.6% year over year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Operating Revenues- All Other - Private Assets' of $74.67 million. The estimate suggests a change of +6.7% year over year.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Period-End AUM in ETFs linked to MSCI equity indexes' will likely reach $2.91 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $2.21 billion.

Analysts forecast 'Index Run Rate - Recurring subscriptions' to reach $1.10 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $988.13 million.

It is projected by analysts that the 'All Other - Private Assets Run Rate' will reach $308.75 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $285.42 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

The consensus estimate for 'Index Retention Rate' stands at 96.0%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 95.8% in the same quarter last year.

Analysts expect 'Sustainability and Climate Run Rate' to come in at $379.74 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $370.81 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts predict that the 'Total Run Rate - Total recurring subscriptions' will reach $2.58 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $2.39 billion.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Analytics Retention Rate' reaching 94.5%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 94.4%.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Sustainability and Climate Retention Rate' at 93.2%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 93.6%.

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Shares of MSCI have demonstrated returns of +3.7% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.4% change. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), MSCI is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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