Moody’s (MCO) Stock Holds Firm As Q3 Earnings Cooling Draws Focus

Moody’s shares barely flinched after earnings, edging up around 1.2% to about US$481, even as the Q3 2026 report showed a cooler quarter on the surface. Basic EPS came in at US$4.25 on revenue of US$2,023m, softer than Q2 but feeding into a trailing twelve month profit story that still looks powerful for a credit ratings powerhouse. The immediate move suggests traders saw a steady set of numbers. The longer view is where it gets interesting, with high margins and a mixed valuation picture...