MSCI (MSCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$576.10 -7.38 (-1.26%)

As of 03:28 PM Eastern

MSCI - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
11

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for MSCI.

Consensus Price Target

$649.23
12.69% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for MSCI, the average price target is $649.23. The highest price target for MSCI is $723.00, while the lowest price target for MSCI is $525.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.69% from the current price of $576.11.

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MSCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/12/24 to 2/11/25	1 Month Ago 1/13/24 to 1/12/25	3 Months Ago 11/14/23 to 11/13/24	1 Year Ago 2/12/23 to 2/12/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 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	$649.23	$645.67	$631.83	$584.21
Forecasted Upside	12.69% Upside	12.06% Upside	3.49% Upside	-1.01% Downside
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.

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.

MSCI Stock vs. The Competition

Type	MSCI	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.79	2.51	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.26% Upside	23.01% Upside	13.56% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MSCI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/30/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Ashish Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$675.00 ➝ $675.00	+13.91%
1/30/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Alexander Hess Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$700.00 ➝ $680.00	+14.00%
1/30/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Manav Patnaik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$700.00 ➝ $675.00	+13.57%
12/18/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Tong Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$617.00 ➝ $723.00	+18.21%
12/12/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$662.00 ➝ $695.00	+9.17%
12/12/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Wurtzel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform
10/30/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$695.00 ➝ $680.00	+17.63%
10/11/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$570.00 ➝ $600.00	+0.10%
10/9/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Quelch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$680.00	+13.93%
10/2/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Motemaden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$690.00	+19.83%
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7/26/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$520.00 ➝ $600.00	+11.08%
4/30/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$425.00 ➝ $525.00	+10.12%
4/24/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
4/24/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$613.00 ➝ $569.00	+27.55%
1/5/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
12/22/2023	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
9/14/2023	Redburn Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$554.00	+3.50%
7/17/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ 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 Saturday, February 8, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these MSCI pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MSCI
Bull Case

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

MSCI Inc. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.18, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.96 by $0.22, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has announced an increase in its quarterly dividend from $1.60 to $1.80, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $7.20, providing a yield of 1.24%.
MSCI Inc. has a robust net margin of 38.83%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit efficiently, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
Analysts have a favorable outlook on MSCI Inc., with an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a target price of $649.23, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation.
As of the latest trading session, MSCI Inc. shares are priced at $579.34, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a relatively lower price compared to its one-year high of $642.45.

MSCI
Bear Case

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

MSCI Inc. has a negative return on equity of 156.08%, which indicates that the company is not generating profit from its equity, raising concerns about its financial efficiency.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.11, suggesting that it is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
Despite the recent increase in dividends, the payout ratio stands at 45.52%, which may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Recent analyst downgrades, such as UBS Group lowering their price target from $695.00 to $680.00, may indicate a cautious sentiment among market experts regarding the stock's future performance.
Insider ownership is relatively low at 3.20%, which may suggest a lack of confidence from company executives in the stock's future performance.

MSCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for MSCI is $649.23, with a high forecast of $723.00 and a low forecast of $525.00.
: 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MSCI in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 11 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 12.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, MSCI's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: MSCI has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like MSCI more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for MSCI is 2.79 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how MSCI compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:MSCI) was last updated on 2/11/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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MSCI (MSCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target