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MSCI (MSCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$601.96 +9.23 (+1.56%)
(As of 05:54 PM ET)

MSCI - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
9

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for MSCI in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for MSCI.

Consensus Price Target

$631.83
4.96% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for MSCI, the average price target is $631.83. The highest price target for MSCI is $700.00, while the lowest price target for MSCI is $525.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.96% from the current price of $601.96.
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MSCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/27/23 to 11/26/24
1 Month Ago
10/28/23 to 10/27/24
3 Months Ago
8/29/23 to 8/28/24
1 Year Ago
11/27/22 to 11/27/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$631.83$615.23$584.79$563.86
Forecasted Upside4.96% Upside4.50% Upside0.80% Upside7.33% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

MSCI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MSCI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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MSCI Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMSCIComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.68
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.17% Upside526.21% Upside6.90% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/30/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$640.00 ➝ $662.00+15.50%
10/30/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$638.00 ➝ $638.00+11.17%
10/30/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$695.00 ➝ $680.00+17.63%
10/11/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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J. Haas
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$570.00 ➝ $600.00+0.10%
10/9/2024Redburn Atlantic
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R. Quelch
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$680.00+13.93%
10/2/2024Evercore ISI
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D. Motemaden
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$690.00+19.83%
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9/13/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$650.00 ➝ $700.00+24.62%
7/26/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$520.00 ➝ $600.00+11.08%
7/24/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$526.00 ➝ $590.00+9.65%
4/30/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$425.00 ➝ $525.00+10.12%
4/24/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
4/24/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$613.00 ➝ $569.00+27.55%
3/26/2024Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
1/5/2024Raymond James
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
12/22/2023Edward Jones
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
10/18/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$610.00 ➝ $600.00+17.76%
9/14/2023Redburn Partners
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$554.00+3.50%
7/17/2023BNP Paribas
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$450.00-9.49%

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Should I Buy MSCI Stock? MSCI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, November 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these MSCI pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MSCI
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in MSCI Inc.:

  • MSCI Inc. has shown strong institutional support, with 89.97% of its stock owned by institutional investors, indicating confidence from large financial entities.
  • The stock recently traded at $594.00, reflecting a robust market performance and a significant market capitalization of approximately $46.55 billion, which suggests stability and growth potential.
  • Recent analyst upgrades have been positive, with several firms raising their price targets, including Barclays, which increased its target from $650.00 to $700.00, indicating strong future growth expectations.
  • MSCI Inc. has a solid P/E ratio of 39.00, which, while high, can be justified by its growth prospects in the technology sector, suggesting that investors are willing to pay a premium for its earnings potential.
  • The company has demonstrated consistent growth, with significant increases in holdings by major funds, such as Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, which increased its stake by 14.3% recently.

MSCI
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in MSCI Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of 39.00, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, posing a risk if earnings do not meet expectations.
  • Despite recent positive analyst ratings, there are still seven analysts who have rated the stock as a hold, suggesting that there may be uncertainty about its future performance.
  • MSCI Inc. has experienced fluctuations in its stock price, with a 1-year low of $439.95, indicating potential volatility that could concern risk-averse investors.
  • Recent price target adjustments have varied significantly, with UBS lowering its target from $695.00 to $680.00, which may reflect a lack of consensus on the stock's future trajectory.
  • The technology sector can be highly competitive and subject to rapid changes, which may pose risks to MSCI Inc.'s market position and growth prospects.

MSCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for MSCI is $631.83, with a high forecast of $700.00 and a low forecast of $525.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MSCI in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MSCI shares.

According to analysts, MSCI's stock has a predicted upside of 4.96% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, MSCI's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

MSCI has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, Redburn Atlantic, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like MSCI less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for MSCI is 2.60 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how MSCI compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MSCI) was last updated on 11/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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