MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) Stock Target Raised on Strong Q3 Earnings and Revenue Growth
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- Goldman Sachs analyst George Tong raised his price target for MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) to $684.00 from $672.00.
- MSCI reported strong third-quarter results, with Revenue climbing 12% year over year to $892.00 million and Adjusted earnings per share increasing 14% to $5.11.
- Management attributed growth to new sales, higher asset-based fees, and maintained its 2026 guidance.
MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) is a financial data and analytics company that provides investment indexes and tools used to assess portfolios. Goldman Sachs analyst George Tong raises his price target for the stock to $684.00 from $672.00. At $591.69, the shares would need to rise about 15.6% to reach the new target.
The update follows a strong third quarter. Revenue rises 12% year over year to $892.00 million, above the roughly $888.00 million analysts expect, as highlighted by The Motley Fool. MSCI shares rise 5.00%, or $28.20, to $591.69.
Adjusted net income rises 8% to $369.00 million. Adjusted earnings per share—the company’s profit measure divided by its share count—climb 14% to $5.11, beating the $5.02 estimate. These results provide support for Tong’s higher target.
Management credits new sales across several business categories, higher asset-based fees and strength in Asia-Pacific for the gains. Asset-based fees change with the value of assets linked to MSCI’s products. The company also largely maintains its 2026 guidance, meaning its outlook for the year changes little.
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