Core Insights - PineStone Asset Management reduced its stake in Moody's Corporation by selling 46,977 shares, valued at approximately $23.7 million, during the quarter ended September 30 [2][6] - The remaining position in Moody's stands at nearly 2.3 million shares, worth about $1.1 billion, representing 6.7% of reportable assets under management (AUM) [2][3] Company Overview - Moody's Corporation has a market capitalization of $84.5 billion, with a trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of $7.3 billion and a net income of $2.1 billion [4] - The company's shares closed at $471.04, reflecting a 3% decline over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 17 percentage points [3][4] Business Model and Services - Moody's is a leading global provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analytics, leveraging its reputation and extensive data assets to deliver essential solutions to financial markets [5][8] - The company generates revenue primarily from its Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics segments, offering subscription-based research, data products, credit ratings, and risk management solutions [8] Recent Performance and Outlook - Moody's reported steady recurring revenue growth across its analytics and ratings businesses, supported by disciplined cost control and increasing demand for data-driven risk insights [9] - The company is well-positioned for long-term growth, with a strong market presence, high-margin analytics growth, and a recurring revenue model, even amid cyclical credit market fluctuations [10]