30 Best Stocks To Invest In According to Billionaires

23. Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO)

No. of Billionaire Investors: 20

Total Value of Billionaire Holdings: $18.88 Billion

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) is an integrated risk assessment company that provides credit research, credit models, analytics, and economic data as part of its risk management services. The company’s focus on innovation, along with expectations of macroeconomic stability, provides a strong foundation for future growth.

On February 18, BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber raised the price target on MCO from $481 to $531, maintaining a Market Perform rating on the shares. The analyst has upgraded the price target following Q4 results. The company’s major growth segments included Moody’s Analytics which reported an 8% increase in revenue, reaching $863 million, driven by strong performance in the banking and insurance sectors. Whereas, MIS experienced notable growth, with revenue soaring 18% to $809 million, mainly due to a 29% increase in transactional revenue, driven by increased corporate finance activity. Last year, the company generated an operating cash flow of more than $2.8 billion, up from $2.1 billion in 2023, while the FCF jumped to $2.5 billion.

For 2025, Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) expects high-single-digit revenue growth, with adjusted diluted EPS anticipated between $14 and $14.50 per share.