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

Last close, 23 Oct 2026
$616
−0.74% on the day

The 18 Wall Street analysts covering MSCI, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $684 — +11.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 59 of 100 as at 23 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$45.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
59/ 100
Median analyst target
$684
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
+8.2%
1M
+10.8%
YTD
+8.5%
1Y
+15.9%
From 52W high
−4.0%
From 52W low
+21.6%
$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 23 Oct 2026
59/ 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
Momentum
66
Value
57
Growth
53
Revisions
53
Accruals
50
Issuance
47
Size
5

Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (47): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (5): 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 $735Median $684Low $550

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 $550Median $684High $735

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
14 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$700 → $685
13 Oct 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$700 → $662
29 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$690 → $685
29 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
22 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$746 → $722
22 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
22 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$742 → $700
22 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
22 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
22 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$700 → $690
20 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$700 → $742
20 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
17 July 2026JefferiesInitiatesBuy$760
17 July 2026JefferiesInitiatesBuy—
10 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$715 → $730
10 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
10 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$700 → $735
10 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
8 July 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsStrong Buy—
27 May 2026Wells FargoUpgradeOverweight—

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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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 23 Oct 2026, MSCI, Inc. returned +15.9% against +14.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

MSCI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
9095100105110115120125Jan 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
−1.6%
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
4
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
33.9×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Price / sales
13.1×

Cheaper than 11% of US stocks

Price / book
−16.8×

Cheaper than 98% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
25.3×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.4%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
7.9%

Higher than 45% 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
40.3%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−45.3%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Return on assets
21.7%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.3%

Higher than 74% 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 $45.1B and an enterprise value of $51.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.3B. The latest quarter grew 12.4% 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: 33.9×; forward P/E: 27.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.32%, paying out 42% of earnings.

  • MSCI, Inc. employs 6,268 people — $532K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 23 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.$45.1B59
COINCoinbase Global, Inc.$43.4B6
CBOECboe Global Markets, Inc.$35.6B90
NDAQNasdaq, Inc.$58.6B94
MCOMoody's Corp.$86.2B63
ICEIntercontinental Exchange, Inc.$92.8B77
CMECME Group, Inc.$110.2B84

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News

Latest MSCI news & analysis

MSCI Grows By Double Digits. Why I Am Not Buying The Stock

Seeking Alpha · 22 Oct 2026neutral

The article reports strong growth in MSCI’s Index division, including 18.1% revenue growth and a 31% increase in ETF-linked assets, alongside recurring revenues. It says buybacks support EPS growth, while declining average returns on ETF assets, rising debt and interest costs, and valuation concerns limit the impact.

Why it matters — Investors tracking MSCI may weigh strong Index division growth against pressure on ETF asset returns, financing costs, and valuation.

These 3 Stocks Surged Following Strong Quarterly Results

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Oct 2026neutral

The Zacks headline says three stocks surged following strong quarterly results, and its excerpt names Accenture, Hasbro, and MSCI in connection with the ongoing Q3 earnings cycle. The excerpt does not provide MSCI-specific results or details.

Why it matters — The item includes MSCI among companies discussed during the Q3 earnings cycle, but gives no further information about its performance.

MSCI: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

The Motley Fool · 21 Oct 2026positive

MSCI reported that third-quarter total revenue grew 12.4%. Index subscription run rate from hedge funds grew 32%.

Why it matters — The figures highlight revenue growth and increased hedge-fund index subscription run rate for MSCI watchers.

Why MSCI Stock Soared Today

The Motley Fool · 20 Oct 2026positive

MSCI exceeded analyst consensus estimates for revenue and profitability. Revenue and adjusted EPS both grew at double-digit rates.

Why it matters — The results provide MSCI watchers with an update on the company’s revenue growth and profitability relative to analyst expectations.

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 20 Oct 2026neutral

MSCI held its Q3 2026 earnings call on October 20, 2026. The excerpt lists company executives and analysts participating but provides no discussion of results or business developments.

Why it matters — The excerpt confirms the call took place, but contains no earnings details for MSCI watchers to assess.

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 $684, with estimates ranging from $550 to $735. 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. 59 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MSCI?

As at 23 Oct 2026, MSCI, Inc. ranks 59 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 +11.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks MSCI, Inc. 59 out of 100 as at 23 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: $550 to $735 over the next 12 months.

How has MSCI stock performed over the past year?

MSCI, Inc. returned +15.9% over the 12 months to 23 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 (Seeking Alpha, 22 Oct 2026): "MSCI Grows By Double Digits. Why I Am Not Buying The Stock". The article reports strong growth in MSCI’s Index division, including 18.1% revenue growth and a 31% increase in ETF-linked assets, alongside recurring revenues. It says buybacks support EPS growth, while declining average returns on ETF assets, rising debt and interest costs, and valuation concerns limit the impact.

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 · 6,268 employees · United States · https://www.msci.com