Core Insights - Moody's Corporation (MCO) is a leading provider of financial intelligence globally, with a market capitalization of $87.56 billion, categorizing it as a "large-cap" stock [1] Company Overview - Moody's Investors Service offers impartial credit evaluations and research to assess the creditworthiness of various entities, aiding investors in evaluating credit reliability [1] - Moody's Analytics provides data analysis, software platforms, forecasting models, risk mitigation tools, and consulting services to enhance financial strategies [2] Stock Performance - Moody's shares reached a 52-week high of $531.93 in February and a low of $378.71 in April, with a decline of 3.7% over the past three months, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 4.6% during the same period [3] - Over the past 52 weeks, Moody's stock has declined by 2%, but it gained 2.6% in the last six months, contrasting with the Dow Jones Industrial Average's gains of 6.7% and 13.3% respectively [4] Financial Results - On October 22, Moody's reported third-quarter results for fiscal 2025, with revenue increasing by 10.7% year-over-year to a record $2.01 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.96 billion [5] - The adjusted EPS for the quarter was $3.92, reflecting a 22.1% annual increase and exceeding the expected $3.70 [5] Guidance Update - Moody's raised its revenue growth guidance for the current year to the high single-digit percent range, up from the previous mid-single-digit percent guidance [6] - The adjusted EPS guidance was also increased from a range of $13.50 - $14 to $14.50 - $14.75 [6]