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MSCI Stock Forecast: MSCI, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$536
−1.72% on the day

The 18 Wall Street analysts covering MSCI, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $700 — +30.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 61 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$39.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
61 / 100
Median analyst target
$700
Analysts covering
18
Revenue$867.0M+12.2% y/y
Operating income$487.5M
Net income$342.0M
Free cash flow$326.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.8%
1M
−4.4%
YTD
−5.5%
1Y
−3.0%
From 52W high
−16.4%
From 52W low
+5.9%
$506
$642
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

MSCI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Oct 2026
61 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
94
Quality
93
Value
60
Revisions
59
Momentum
57
Accruals
56
Growth
54
Issuance
44
Size
6

Volatility (94): 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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

MSCI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MSCI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$500$550$600$650$700$750Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26MSCIHigh $760Median $700Low $570

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says18 analysts
16 Buy1 Hold1 Sell
Low $570Median $700High $760

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +30.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
29 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$690 → $685
22 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
22 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$746 → $722
22 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
22 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$742 → $700
22 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$700 → $690
22 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
20 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$700 → $742
20 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
17 July 2026JefferiesInitiatesBuy—
17 July 2026JefferiesInitiatesBuy$760
10 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
10 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$715 → $730
10 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
10 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$700 → $735
8 July 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsStrong Buy—
27 May 2026Wells FargoUpgradeOverweight—
22 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
22 Apr 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
22 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Performance

MSCI vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, MSCI, Inc. returned −3.0% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

MSCI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
9095100105110115Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26MSCIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

MSCI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.3%
Analysts raising
7
Analysts cutting
8
Fundamentals

MSCI, Inc. (MSCI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
29.3×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / sales
11.7×

Cheaper than 13% of US stocks

Price / book
−14.5×

Cheaper than 98% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
23.0×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.2%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
12.6%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Gross margin
82.7%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Operating margin
56.3%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Net margin
40.7%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−45.3%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Return on assets
21.1%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.5%

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.

Key statistics

MSCI, Inc. (MSCI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $39.0B and an enterprise value of $45.2B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 72.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 29.3×; forward P/E: 23.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.53%, paying out 42% of earnings.

  • MSCI, Inc. employs 6,327 people — $527K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

MSCI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelFinancial Data & Stock Exchanges
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
MSCIMSCI, Inc.$39.0B
61
COINCoinbase Global, Inc.$49.4B
4
NDAQNasdaq, Inc.$51.6B
97
CBOECboe Global Markets, Inc.$28.4B
90
MCOMoody's Corp.$78.7B
72
ICEIntercontinental Exchange, Inc.$85.6B
65
CMECME Group, Inc.$94.9B
63

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own MSCI, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest MSCI news & analysis

MSCI Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Details

Business Wire · 24 Sept 2026neutral

MSCI Inc. announced it will host a conference call on October 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to review its third quarter 2026 financial results. The results will be released pre-market the same day, with the earnings release, related materials, and a live webcast link available on MSCI's investor website.

Why it matters — This item informs MSCI investors and watchers of the scheduled date, time, and access details for the company's third quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call.

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 14 Sept 2026neutral

MSCI Inc. presented at the Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference, with the event transcript published by Seeking Alpha. The presentation covered MSCI's participation at the financial services industry conference.

Why it matters — MSCI watchers would care because the conference presentation offers insight into the company's positioning and messaging to the financial services industry.

Active ETFs set for further growth as advisers sharpen focus on value and fit

PRNewsWire · 14 Sept 2026positive

MSCI released a survey of 450 advisers across the U.S. and Europe finding that 71% plan to increase their use of active ETFs over the next two years, with advisers placing greater emphasis on value, liquidity, and structural fit. The survey also found 58% say a new active ETF allocation would most likely displace an existing mutual fund, and nearly half are open to accessing less liquid assets through an ETF.

Why it matters — The survey highlights continued growth and mainstreaming of active ETFs, a category where MSCI provides indexes and data, and signals evolving adviser preferences that could shape demand for MSCI's index and analytics products.

Baron Focused Growth Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Update

Seeking Alpha · 3 Sept 2026neutral

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 to Participate in Barclays Annual Global Financial Services Conference

Business Wire · 3 Sept 2026neutral

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MSCI stock

What is the MSCI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is MSCI stock a buy right now?

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. 61 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MSCI?

As at 3 Oct 2026, MSCI, Inc. ranks 61 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 (94 of 100).

Will MSCI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +30.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks MSCI, Inc. 61 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the MSCI stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has MSCI stock performed over the past year?

MSCI, Inc. returned -3.0% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does MSCI, Inc. do?

MSCI Inc. is a financial services company that provides research-based data, analytics, and indexes for the global investment industry.

What is the latest news on MSCI?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 24 Sept 2026): "MSCI Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Details". MSCI Inc. announced it will host a conference call on October 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to review its third quarter 2026 financial results. The results will be released pre-market the same day, with the earnings release, related materials, and a live webcast link available on MSCI's investor website.

Company

About MSCI, Inc.

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