MSCI (MSCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$576.17 -26.06 (-4.33%)

As of 01/10/2025 03:58 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 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
10

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for MSCI.

Consensus Price Target

$645.67
12.06% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for MSCI, the average price target is $645.67. 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 12.06% from the current price of $576.17.

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MSCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/13/24 to 1/12/25	1 Month Ago 12/14/23 to 12/13/24	3 Months Ago 10/15/23 to 10/14/24	1 Year Ago 1/13/23 to 1/13/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	5 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	$645.67	$634.58	$614.14	$568.29
Forecasted Upside	12.06% Upside	1.52% Upside	1.07% Upside	4.18% 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.

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	2.77	2.51	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.06% Upside	27.35% Upside	16.70% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral 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
12/18/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	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 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$662.00 ➝ $695.00	+9.17%
12/12/2024	Wolfe Research 3 of 5 stars	S. Wurtzel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform
10/30/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$638.00 ➝ $638.00	+11.17%
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%
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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%
9/13/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$650.00 ➝ $700.00	+24.62%
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
10/18/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$610.00 ➝ $600.00	+17.76%
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 Thursday, January 2, 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. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.86 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations of $3.77, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company achieved a revenue of $724.70 million, surpassing the forecast of $716.15 million, showcasing its ability to generate higher sales than anticipated.
MSCI Inc. has a solid annualized dividend of $6.40, providing a yield of 1.01%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
Recent insider buying by CEO Henry A. Fernandez, who purchased shares at $612.80 each, suggests confidence in the company's future performance, as insiders often have a better understanding of the company's prospects.
The stock has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with an average price target of $631.83, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.

MSCI
Bear Case

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

MSCI Inc. has a negative return on equity of 162.06%, which may raise concerns about its profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders.
The company has a relatively high payout ratio of 42.02%, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or weather economic downturns.
Despite recent revenue growth of 15.9% year-over-year, the competitive landscape in the technology sector may pose challenges to sustaining this growth rate.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with seven holding a "hold" rating, which may indicate uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
The stock price volatility could be a concern for risk-averse investors, especially given the fluctuations in market sentiment and economic conditions.

MSCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for MSCI is $645.67, with a high forecast of $723.00 and a low forecast of $525.00.
: 13 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 10 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 12.06% 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 Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like MSCI more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for MSCI is 2.77 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 1/12/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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MSCI (MSCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target