Moody's Corporation (MCO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call & Full Presentation

📊 Moody's Corporation (MCO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call
Join Moody's leadership as they discuss the financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

🔑 Key Highlights Include:

*Financial Performance:*
*Revenue:* $7.1 billion for the full year, a 20% increase year-over-year.
*Adjusted Diluted EPS:* $12.47, reflecting strong profitability.
*Free Cash Flow Growth:* 34% year-over-year, indicating robust cash generation.

*Operational Highlights:*
*Moody's Analytics (MA):* Achieved 9% Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth, with 10% recurring revenue growth in Q4.
*Moody's Investors Service (MIS):* Experienced 42% rated issuance growth, contributing to overall revenue expansion.

*Strategic Initiatives:*
*Innovation and Investment:* Recognized as #1 in Chartis RiskTech100® for the third consecutive year; ongoing investments in AI and data analytics.
*Shareholder Returns:* Repurchased 1.0 million shares during Q4 at an average cost of $477.15 per share; declared a quarterly dividend of $0.94 per share, an 11% increase from the prior dividend.

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