- Earnings per share (EPS) is estimated at $3.87, marking a 9.94% increase year-over-year.
- Revenue is expected to rise by 8.78% from the previous year, reaching approximately $744.5 million.
- MSCI’s financial metrics reveal a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 38.49 and a price-to-sales ratio of 14.86.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. The company offers a range of products, including indexes, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research. MSCI’s competitors include firms like S&P Global and FTSE Russell, which also provide financial data and analytics.
On April 22, 2025, MSCI is set to release its quarterly earnings, with Wall Street estimating earnings per share (EPS) at $3.87 and revenue at approximately $744.5 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate aligns with this EPS figure, reflecting a slight decline of one cent over the past 30 days. However, this still marks a 9.94% increase compared to the same quarter last year, highlighting MSCI’s growth trajectory.
The anticipated revenue of $739.69 million, as per the Zacks Consensus Estimate, represents an 8.78% rise from the previous year’s corresponding quarter. This growth is attributed to the strong adoption of MSCI’s Climate and ESG solutions, which have gained traction despite market uncertainties. Analysts have revised the EPS estimate upward by 0.2% over the past 30 days, indicating a positive reassessment of MSCI’s performance.
MSCI has a history of surpassing earnings expectations, having exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters with an average earnings surprise of 3.13%. This track record suggests that MSCI may continue to perform well, although the stock’s movement will depend on whether the actual results meet or exceed expectations. The management’s discussion during the earnings call will be crucial in assessing the sustainability of any immediate price changes and future earnings projections.
MSCI’s financial metrics provide insight into its market valuation. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 38.49, indicating the price investors are willing to pay for each dollar of earnings. Its price-to-sales ratio stands at about 14.86, reflecting the market’s valuation of its revenue. The enterprise value to sales ratio is around 16.34, suggesting how the market values the company’s total worth relative to its sales. Despite a negative debt-to-equity ratio of -4.93, MSCI’s current ratio of approximately 0.85 suggests its ability to cover short-term liabilities with short-term assets.
