MSCIFinancial Services · Financial Data & Stock ExchangesThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering MSCI, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $700 — +26.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 58 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores MSCI, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (95): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (44): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (6): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MSCI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $746 → $722 |
| 22 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $742 → $700 |
| 22 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $700 → $690 |
| 20 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $700 → $742 |
| 17 July 2026 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | $760 |
| 10 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $715 → $730 |
| 10 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $700 → $735 |
| 8 July 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Strong Buy | — |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MSCI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, MSCI, Inc. returned −3.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 25% of US stocks
Cheaper than 13% of US stocks
Cheaper than 98% of US stocks
Cheaper than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 34% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
MSCI, Inc. has a market value of $40.3B and an enterprise value of $46.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.3B. The latest quarter grew 12.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.4B, a 40.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $18.28.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.5B, after $135.7M of capital spending.
MSCI, Inc. spent $2.7B on share buybacks and $573.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 30.3×; forward P/E: 24.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.48%, paying out 42% of earnings.
MSCI, Inc. employs 6,327 people — $527K of revenue per employee.
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Baron Focused Growth Fund reported a rebound in Q2 2026, gaining 13.26% versus 24.02% for the Russell 2500 Growth Index. As of June 30, 2026, the fund held 28 investments.
Why it matters — The fund's quarterly performance may reflect underlying moves in holdings that could include MSCI, offering context on investor sentiment toward the stock.
MSCI announced that Chief Financial Officer Andy Wiechmann will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Annual Global Financial Services Conference on September 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. A live webcast and replay of the event will be available on MSCI's Investor Relations website.
Why it matters — MSCI watchers may follow the CFO's comments at the conference for potential insight into the company's strategy and financial outlook.
Seeking Alpha published its Top 25 High-Growth Dividend Stocks list for September 2026, which targets quality companies trading below intrinsic value. The list carries an average starting yield of 1.21%, appears 23% undervalued by dividend yield theory, projects a 22.43% annualized long-term return, and groups stocks into Deep Value, Growth At A Price, and Balanced Opportunities buckets.
Why it matters — MSCI watchers may care because the article's screening methodology and any MSCI-listed constituents, if included, could draw attention to the company's valuation and dividend profile within a broader high-growth stock context.
Baron Generational Growth Fund reported portfolio activity as of June 30, 2026, holding 15 investments with its top 10 positions representing 104.8% of net assets. The report noted share increases for Red Rock Resorts and strong performance from Choice Hotels International during the quarter.
Why it matters — This fund-portfolio update provides a view of institutional investor positioning in consumer and hospitality stocks, relevant context for MSCI watchers tracking broad market holdings and index composition trends.
Seeking Alpha rates MSCI a strong buy, citing its high-quality, capital-light business, attractive forward valuation, and robust operating leverage. The article notes that while MSCI grew revenue 50% over five years, its stock has stagnated, but overvaluation headwinds appear to be easing, with 18.5% bottom-line growth and 77% revenue conversion to profit.
Why it matters — A MSCI watcher would care because the piece highlights that the company's valuation headwinds may be ending, positioning its core index business for potential growth after a period of stock stagnation.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering MSCI, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $700, with estimates ranging from $570 to $760. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 18 analysts covering MSCI, Inc., 16 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks MSCI, Inc. 58 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Sept 2026, MSCI, Inc. ranks 58 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +26.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks MSCI, Inc. 58 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering MSCI, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MSCI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $570 to $760 over the next 12 months.
MSCI, Inc. returned -3.9% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
MSCI Inc. is a financial services company that provides research-based data, analytics, and indexes for the global investment industry.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 3 Sept 2026): "Baron Focused Growth Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Update". Baron Focused Growth Fund reported a rebound in Q2 2026, gaining 13.26% versus 24.02% for the Russell 2500 Growth Index. As of June 30, 2026, the fund held 28 investments.
MSCI Inc. is a financial services company that provides research-based data, analytics, and indexes for the global investment industry. Its products are used by asset managers, asset owners, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers, and corporates to support portfolio construction, risk analysis, performance measurement, and asset allocation. MSCI’s offerings include equity, fixed income, real estate, thematic, factor, ESG, and climate indexes, along with analytics and private assets solutions that help clients evaluate markets and manage investment workflows. The company also supplies tools and research for benchmarking, portfolio monitoring, and sustainability-focused decision-making. Headquartered in New York, MSCI plays a central role in global capital markets by providing widely used reference standards and decision-support solutions across public and private markets.
CEO Mr. Henry A. Fernandez · 6,327 employees · United States · https://www.msci.com
