Item 1. Financial Statements
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Item 1. Financial Statements
MOODY’S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 2,185 | $ | 1,898 | $ | 4,264 | $ | 3,822 | |||||||||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating | 518 | 489 | 1,049 | 980 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 463 | 443 | 940 | 882 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 126 | 120 | 248 | 233 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | 32 | 27 | 59 | 60 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Charges related to asset abandonment | — | 1 | — | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total expenses | 1,139 | 1,080 | 2,296 | 2,158 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 1,046 | 818 | 1,968 | 1,664 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating income (expense), net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (58) | (61) | (124) | (122) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other non-operating income, net | 2 | 15 | 16 | 34 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on business divestitures | 181 | — | 181 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total non-operating income (expense), net | 125 | (46) | 73 | (88) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income before provision for income taxes | 1,171 | 772 | 2,041 | 1,576 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 292 | 193 | 501 | 372 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 879 | 579 | 1,540 | 1,204 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Moody's | $ | 878 | $ | 578 | $ | 1,539 | $ | 1,203 | |||||||||||||||
| Earnings per share attributable to Moody's common shareholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 5.04 | $ | 3.22 | $ | 8.77 | $ | 6.69 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 5.03 | $ | 3.21 | $ | 8.75 | $ | 6.66 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 174.1 | 179.7 | 175.5 | 179.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 174.5 | 180.2 | 175.9 | 180.5 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
MOODY’S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions)
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax amounts | Tax amounts | After-tax amounts | Pre-tax amounts | Tax amounts | After-tax amounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 879 | $ | 579 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign Currency Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | $ | (45) | $ | — | (45) | $ | 424 | $ | — | 424 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gains (losses) on net investment hedges | 2 | (3) | (1) | (486) | 122 | (364) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Flow Hedges: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification of losses included in net income | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and Other Retirement Benefits: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of actuarial gains and prior service credits included in net income | (2) | 1 | (1) | (1) | — | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net actuarial gains (losses) | 6 | (2) | 4 | (1) | — | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | $ | (39) | $ | (4) | $ | (43) | $ | (63) | $ | 122 | $ | 59 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | 836 | 638 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (7) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive Income Attributable to Moody's | $ | 843 | $ | 638 |
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax amounts | Tax amounts | After-tax amounts | Pre-tax amounts | Tax amounts | After-tax amounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 1,540 | $ | 1,204 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign Currency Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | $ | (163) | $ | 1 | (162) | $ | 612 | $ | (1) | 611 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gains (losses) on net investment hedges | 129 | (35) | 94 | (660) | 166 | (494) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Flow Hedges: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification of losses included in net income | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and Other Retirement Benefits: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of actuarial gains and prior service credits included in net income | (2) | 1 | (1) | (1) | — | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net actuarial gains (losses) | 7 | (2) | 5 | (1) | — | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | $ | (28) | $ | (35) | $ | (63) | $ | (49) | $ | 165 | $ | 116 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | 1,477 | 1,320 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (8) | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive Income Attributable to Moody's | $ | 1,485 | $ | 1,323 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
MOODY’S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions, except share and per share data)
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,467 | $ | 2,384 | |||||||
| Short-term investments | 29 | 64 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $29 in 2026 and $29 in 2025 | 1,919 | 2,024 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 567 | 714 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 3,982 | 5,186 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,579 in 2026 and $1,572 in 2025 | 754 | 722 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 504 | 282 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 6,318 | 6,368 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,749 | 1,866 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 277 | 305 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 1,091 | 1,101 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 14,675 | $ | 15,830 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 1,086 | $ | 1,304 | |||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 93 | 95 | |||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 571 | — | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 1,595 | 1,582 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | $ | 3,345 | $ | 2,981 | |||||||
| Non-current portion of deferred revenue | 53 | 56 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 6,375 | 6,994 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | 292 | 315 | |||||||||
| Uncertain tax positions | 170 | 158 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 483 | 262 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 791 | 859 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 11,509 | 11,625 | |||||||||
| Contingencies (Note 15) | |||||||||||
| Shareholders' equity: | |||||||||||
| Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | — | — | |||||||||
| Series common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | — | — | |||||||||
| Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 342,902,272 shares issued at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
| Capital surplus | 1,753 | 1,676 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 19,027 | 17,853 | |||||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost; 169,721,288 and 165,359,285 shares of common stock at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | (17,204) | (14,978) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (554) | (500) | |||||||||
| Total Moody's shareholders' equity | 3,025 | 4,054 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 141 | 151 | |||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 3,166 | 4,205 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equity | $ | 14,675 | $ | 15,830 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
MOODY’S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions)
| Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,540 | $ | 1,204 | |||||||
| Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 248 | 233 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 117 | 117 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (28) | 17 | |||||||||
| Non-cash restructuring and abandonment-related charges | 2 | 7 | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable | 7 | 6 | |||||||||
| Gain on business divestitures | (181) | — | |||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 80 | 94 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 87 | (25) | |||||||||
| Other assets | 5 | (24) | |||||||||
| Lease obligations | (3) | (19) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (193) | (341) | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 20 | 26 | |||||||||
| Uncertain tax positions and other non-current tax liabilities | 13 | 10 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 4 | (5) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,718 | 1,300 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||
| Capital additions | (186) | (160) | |||||||||
| Purchases of investments | (74) | (118) | |||||||||
| Sales and maturities of investments | 106 | 579 | |||||||||
| Purchases of investments in non-consolidated affiliates | (2) | (12) | |||||||||
| Receipts from settlements of net investment hedges | — | 32 | |||||||||
| Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (23) | (223) | |||||||||
| Cash received upon business divestitures, net of cash transferred to purchaser | 200 | — | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | 21 | 98 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||
| Repayment of notes | — | (700) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans | 24 | 32 | |||||||||
| Repurchase of shares related to stock-based compensation and excise tax payments on share repurchases | (120) | (88) | |||||||||
| Treasury shares | (2,165) | (657) | |||||||||
| Dividends | (365) | (366) | |||||||||
| Dividends to noncontrolling interests | (3) | (1) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (2,629) | (1,780) | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (27) | 148 | |||||||||
| Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (917) | (234) | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 2,384 | 2,408 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 1,467 | $ | 2,174 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
MOODY’S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
| Shareholders of Moody's Corporation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Capital Surplus | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Total Moody's Shareholders' Equity | Non- Controlling Interests | Total Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | 342.9 | $ | 3 | $ | 1,483 | $ | 16,526 | (163.0) | $ | (13,734) | $ | (578) | $ | 3,700 | $ | 158 | $ | 3,858 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 578 | 578 | 1 | 579 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends ($0.94 per share) | (171) | (171) | — | (171) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 63 | 63 | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued for stock-based compensation plans at average cost, net | 6 | 0.1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury shares repurchased, inclusive of excise tax of $3 million | — | (0.6) | (288) | (288) | (288) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity (net of tax of $122 million) | 60 | 60 | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net actuarial losses | (1) | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of actuarial gains and prior service credits | (1) | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of losses on cash flow hedges | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2025 | 342.9 | $ | 3 | $ | 1,552 | $ | 16,933 | (163.5) | $ | (14,020) | $ | (519) | $ | 3,949 | $ | 159 | $ | 4,108 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
MOODY'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
| Shareholders of Moody's Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Capital Surplus | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Total Moody's Shareholders' Equity | Non- Controlling Interests | Total Shareholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 342.9 | $ | 3 | $ | 1,451 | $ | 16,071 | (162.6) | $ | (13,322) | $ | (638) | $ | 3,565 | $ | 162 | $ | 3,727 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 1,203 | 1,203 | 1 | 1,204 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends ($1.88 per share) | (341) | (341) | (1) | (342) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 121 | 121 | 121 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued for stock-based compensation plans at average cost, net | (20) | 0.5 | (36) | (56) | (56) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury shares repurchased, inclusive of excise tax of $5 million | — | (1.4) | (662) | (662) | (662) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity (net of tax of $165 million) | 120 | 120 | (3) | 117 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net actuarial losses | (1) | (1) | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of actuarial gains and prior service credits | (1) | (1) | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of losses on cash flow hedges | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2025 | 342.9 | $ | 3 | $ | 1,552 | $ | 16,933 | (163.5) | $ | (14,020) | $ | (519) | $ | 3,949 | $ | 159 | $ | 4,108 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
MOODY'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
| Shareholders of Moody's Corporation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Capital Surplus | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Total Moody's Shareholders' Equity | Non- Controlling Interests | Total Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2026 | 342.9 | $ | 3 | $ | 1,686 | $ | 18,331 | (168.2) | $ | (16,507) | $ | (519) | $ | 2,994 | $ | 149 | $ | 3,143 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 878 | 878 | 1 | 879 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends ($1.03 per share) | (182) | (182) | (7) | (189) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 62 | 62 | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued for stock-based compensation plans at average cost, net | 5 | — | 4 | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest resulting from majority acquisition | — | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury shares repurchased, inclusive of excise tax of $7 million | (1.5) | (701) | (701) | (701) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity (net of tax of $3 million) | (38) | (38) | (8) | (46) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net actuarial gains (net of tax of $2 million) | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of actuarial gains and prior service credits | (1) | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2026 | 342.9 | $ | 3 | $ | 1,753 | $ | 19,027 | (169.7) | $ | (17,204) | $ | (554) | $ | 3,025 | $ | 141 | $ | 3,166 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
MOODY'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
| Shareholders of Moody's Corporation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Capital Surplus | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Total Moody's Shareholders' Equity | Non- Controlling Interests | Total Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | 342.9 | $ | 3 | $ | 1,676 | $ | 17,853 | (165.4) | $ | (14,978) | $ | (500) | $ | 4,054 | $ | 151 | $ | 4,205 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 1,539 | 1,539 | 1 | 1,540 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends ($2.06 per share) | (365) | (365) | (8) | (373) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 120 | 120 | 120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued for stock-based compensation plans at average cost, net | (43) | 0.4 | (42) | (85) | (85) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest resulting from majority acquisition | — | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury shares repurchased, inclusive of excise tax of $19 million | — | (4.7) | (2,184) | (2,184) | (2,184) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity (net of tax of $34 million) | (59) | (59) | (9) | (68) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net actuarial gains (net of tax of $2 million) | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of actuarial gains and prior service credits | (1) | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of losses on cash flow hedges | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2026 | 342.9 | $ | 3 | $ | 1,753 | $ | 19,027 | (169.7) | $ | (17,204) | $ | (554) | $ | 3,025 | $ | 141 | $ | 3,166 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
MOODY’S CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(tabular dollar and share amounts in millions, except per share data)
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Moody’s is a global provider of integrated perspectives on risk that empowers organizations and investors to make better decisions. Moody’s reports in two reportable segments: MA and MIS.
MA comprises three interconnected businesses: i) Research & Insights, which provides credit research, economic analysis and scenario modeling used in investment, risk, and regulatory decisions; ii) Data & Information, which is powered by the world's largest database on companies and credit and serves as a critical input to financial analysis and AI model development/risk assessment; and iii) Decision Solutions, a set of cloud-based platforms embedding Moody's data and analytics directly into regulated banking, insurance, and KYC workflows. Together, these businesses benefit from deep customer integration, long-term subscription structures, and data assets that are proprietary in sourcing, breadth, and historical depth.
MIS publishes credit ratings and provides assessment services on a wide range of debt obligations, programs and facilities, and the entities that issue such obligations in markets worldwide, including various corporate, financial institution and governmental obligations, and structured finance securities.
These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes in the Company’s 2025 annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 18, 2026. The results of interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year or any subsequent period. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented have been included. The year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current presentation.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, "Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses" ("ASU No. 2024-03"). The amendments in this ASU require more detailed disclosures about specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements (including employee compensation, depreciation and intangible asset amortization) and apply to both interim and annual reporting periods. ASU No. 2024-03 also requires disclosure of total selling expenses for both interim and annual reporting periods, with an additional requirement to provide an entity’s definition of selling expenses in annual reporting. This ASU is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this ASU should be applied either (1) prospectively for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after the aforementioned effective dates or (2) retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06 "Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software" ("ASU No. 2025-06"). This ASU eliminates prescriptive software development stages and requires capitalization of software costs when (1) management commits to funding the project, and (2) completion and intended use are probable, with consideration to when significant uncertainty associated with the development activities of the software no longer exists. This ASU also clarifies the disclosure requirements for internal-use software costs and supersedes prior guidance on website development costs. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. Entities may transition using prospective, modified prospective, or retrospective approaches. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
NOTE 2. REVENUES
Revenue by Category
The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by LOB:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| MA: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Decision Solutions (DS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Banking | $ | 119 | $ | 138 | $ | 252 | $ | 279 | |||||||||||||||
| Insurance | 183 | 168 | 364 | 331 | |||||||||||||||||||
| KYC | 121 | 107 | 239 | 208 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total DS | 423 | 413 | 855 | 818 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Research and Insights (R&I) | 256 | 249 | 511 | 485 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Data and Information (D&I) | 246 | 226 | 485 | 444 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total external revenue | 925 | 888 | 1,851 | 1,747 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenue | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total MA | 928 | 891 | 1,857 | 1,753 | |||||||||||||||||||
| MIS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Finance (CFG) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment-grade | 186 | 142 | 406 | 307 | |||||||||||||||||||
| High-yield | 113 | 85 | 201 | 152 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Bank loans | 147 | 98 | 286 | 258 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other accounts (1) | 205 | 187 | 391 | 359 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total CFG | 651 | 512 | 1,284 | 1,076 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Structured Finance (SFG) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset-backed securities | 45 | 35 | 83 | 70 | |||||||||||||||||||
| RMBS | 35 | 29 | 67 | 55 | |||||||||||||||||||
| CMBS | 25 | 25 | 47 | 53 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Structured credit | 45 | 46 | 89 | 94 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other accounts | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total SFG | 151 | 135 | 288 | 273 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Institutions (FIG) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Banking | 148 | 120 | 282 | 250 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance | 47 | 54 | 85 | 99 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Managed investments | 23 | 13 | 41 | 26 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other accounts | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total FIG | 222 | 191 | 416 | 382 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Public, Project and Infrastructure Finance (PPIF) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Public finance / sovereign | 82 | 75 | 156 | 147 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Project and infrastructure | 142 | 87 | 244 | 178 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total PPIF | 224 | 162 | 400 | 325 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total ratings revenue | 1,248 | 1,000 | 2,388 | 2,056 | |||||||||||||||||||
| MIS Other | 12 | 10 | 25 | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total external revenue | 1,260 | 1,010 | 2,413 | 2,075 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenue | 52 | 50 | 103 | 99 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total MIS | 1,312 | 1,060 | 2,516 | 2,174 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations | (55) | (53) | (109) | (105) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total MCO | $ | 2,185 | $ | 1,898 | $ | 4,264 | $ | 3,822 |
(1) Other includes: recurring monitoring fees of a rated debt obligation and/or entities that issue such obligations as well as fees from programs such as commercial paper, medium term notes, and ICRA corporate finance revenue.
The following tables present the Company’s revenues disaggregated by LOB and geographic area:
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Non-U.S. | Total | U.S. | Non-U.S. | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Decision Solutions | $ | 178 | $ | 245 | $ | 423 | $ | 162 | $ | 251 | $ | 413 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and Insights | 141 | 115 | 256 | 139 | 110 | 249 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Data and Information | 90 | 156 | 246 | 80 | 146 | 226 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MA | 409 | 516 | 925 | 381 | 507 | 888 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MIS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Finance | 433 | 218 | 651 | 314 | 198 | 512 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Structured Finance | 104 | 47 | 151 | 91 | 44 | 135 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Institutions | 119 | 103 | 222 | 99 | 92 | 191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Public, Project and Infrastructure Finance | 152 | 72 | 224 | 107 | 55 | 162 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total ratings revenue | 808 | 440 | 1,248 | 611 | 389 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MIS Other | 1 | 11 | 12 | — | 10 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MIS | 809 | 451 | 1,260 | 611 | 399 | 1,010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MCO | $ | 1,218 | $ | 967 | $ | 2,185 | $ | 992 | $ | 906 | $ | 1,898 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Non-U.S. | Total | U.S. | Non-U.S. | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Decision Solutions | $ | 353 | $ | 502 | $ | 855 | $ | 329 | $ | 489 | $ | 818 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and Insights | 279 | 232 | 511 | 267 | 218 | 485 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Data and Information | 176 | 309 | 485 | 160 | 284 | 444 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MA | 808 | 1,043 | 1,851 | 756 | 991 | 1,747 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MIS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Finance | 905 | 379 | 1,284 | 705 | 371 | 1,076 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Structured Finance | 198 | 90 | 288 | 191 | 82 | 273 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Institutions | 221 | 195 | 416 | 194 | 188 | 382 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Public, Project and Infrastructure Finance | 264 | 136 | 400 | 211 | 114 | 325 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total ratings revenue | 1,588 | 800 | 2,388 | 1,301 | 755 | 2,056 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MIS Other | 2 | 23 | 25 | — | 19 | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MIS | 1,590 | 823 | 2,413 | 1,301 | 774 | 2,075 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MCO | $ | 2,398 | $ | 1,866 | $ | 4,264 | $ | 2,057 | $ | 1,765 | $ | 3,822 |
The following table presents the Company’s reportable segment revenues disaggregated by segment and geographic region:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| MA: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | $ | 409 | $ | 381 | $ | 808 | $ | 756 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S.: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| EMEA | 361 | 347 | 735 | 678 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asia-Pacific | 89 | 92 | 181 | 180 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | 66 | 68 | 127 | 133 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Non-U.S. | 516 | 507 | 1,043 | 991 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total MA | 925 | 888 | 1,851 | 1,747 | |||||||||||||||||||
| MIS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 809 | 611 | 1,590 | 1,301 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S.: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| EMEA | 289 | 266 | 530 | 504 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asia-Pacific | 107 | 82 | 192 | 161 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | 55 | 51 | 101 | 109 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Non-U.S. | 451 | 399 | 823 | 774 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total MIS | 1,260 | 1,010 | 2,413 | 2,075 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total MCO | $ | 2,185 | $ | 1,898 | $ | 4,264 | $ | 3,822 |
The following tables summarize the split between Transaction Revenue and Recurring Revenue:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction | Recurring | Total | Transaction | Recurring | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Decision Solutions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Banking | $ | 3 | $ | 116 | $ | 119 | $ | 25 | $ | 113 | $ | 138 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | % | 97 | % | 100 | % | 18 | % | 82 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance | $ | 3 | $ | 180 | $ | 183 | $ | 6 | $ | 162 | $ | 168 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | % | 98 | % | 100 | % | 4 | % | 96 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KYC | $ | 1 | $ | 120 | $ | 121 | $ | — | $ | 107 | $ | 107 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | — | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Decision Solutions | $ | 7 | $ | 416 | $ | 423 | $ | 31 | $ | 382 | $ | 413 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | % | 98 | % | 100 | % | 8 | % | 92 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and Insights | $ | 2 | $ | 254 | $ | 256 | $ | 3 | $ | 246 | $ | 249 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Data and Information | $ | 1 | $ | 245 | $ | 246 | $ | 2 | $ | 224 | $ | 226 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MA (1) | $ | 10 | $ | 915 | $ | 925 | $ | 36 | $ | 852 | $ | 888 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | 4 | % | 96 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Finance | $ | 494 | $ | 157 | $ | 651 | $ | 365 | $ | 147 | $ | 512 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 76 | % | 24 | % | 100 | % | 71 | % | 29 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Structured Finance | $ | 88 | $ | 63 | $ | 151 | $ | 74 | $ | 61 | $ | 135 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 58 | % | 42 | % | 100 | % | 55 | % | 45 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Institutions | $ | 135 | $ | 87 | $ | 222 | $ | 108 | $ | 83 | $ | 191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 61 | % | 39 | % | 100 | % | 57 | % | 43 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Public, Project and Infrastructure Finance | $ | 172 | $ | 52 | $ | 224 | $ | 113 | $ | 49 | $ | 162 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 77 | % | 23 | % | 100 | % | 70 | % | 30 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MIS Other | $ | 2 | $ | 10 | $ | 12 | $ | 3 | $ | 7 | $ | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17 | % | 83 | % | 100 | % | 30 | % | 70 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MIS | $ | 891 | $ | 369 | $ | 1,260 | $ | 663 | $ | 347 | $ | 1,010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 71 | % | 29 | % | 100 | % | 66 | % | 34 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Moody's Corporation | $ | 901 | $ | 1,284 | $ | 2,185 | $ | 699 | $ | 1,199 | $ | 1,898 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 41 | % | 59 | % | 100 | % | 37 | % | 63 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction | Recurring | Total | Transaction | Recurring | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Decision Solutions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Banking | $ | 9 | $ | 243 | $ | 252 | $ | 51 | $ | 228 | $ | 279 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | % | 96 | % | 100 | % | 18 | % | 82 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance | $ | 7 | $ | 357 | $ | 364 | $ | 12 | $ | 319 | $ | 331 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | % | 98 | % | 100 | % | 4 | % | 96 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KYC | $ | 1 | $ | 238 | $ | 239 | $ | — | $ | 208 | $ | 208 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | — | 100 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Decision Solutions | $ | 17 | $ | 838 | $ | 855 | $ | 63 | $ | 755 | $ | 818 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | % | 98 | % | 100 | % | 8 | % | 92 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and Insights | $ | 5 | $ | 506 | $ | 511 | $ | 6 | $ | 479 | $ | 485 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Data and Information | $ | 5 | $ | 480 | $ | 485 | $ | 4 | $ | 440 | $ | 444 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MA (1) | $ | 27 | $ | 1,824 | $ | 1,851 | $ | 73 | $ | 1,674 | $ | 1,747 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | % | 99 | % | 100 | % | 4 | % | 96 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Finance | $ | 978 | $ | 306 | $ | 1,284 | $ | 792 | $ | 284 | $ | 1,076 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 76 | % | 24 | % | 100 | % | 74 | % | 26 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Structured Finance | $ | 162 | $ | 126 | $ | 288 | $ | 152 | $ | 121 | $ | 273 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 56 | % | 44 | % | 100 | % | 56 | % | 44 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Institutions | $ | 240 | $ | 176 | $ | 416 | $ | 217 | $ | 165 | $ | 382 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 58 | % | 42 | % | 100 | % | 57 | % | 43 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Public, Project and Infrastructure Finance | $ | 296 | $ | 104 | $ | 400 | $ | 229 | $ | 96 | $ | 325 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 74 | % | 26 | % | 100 | % | 70 | % | 30 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MIS Other | $ | 5 | $ | 20 | $ | 25 | $ | 5 | $ | 14 | $ | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | % | 80 | % | 100 | % | 26 | % | 74 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total MIS | $ | 1,681 | $ | 732 | $ | 2,413 | $ | 1,395 | $ | 680 | $ | 2,075 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 70 | % | 30 | % | 100 | % | 67 | % | 33 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Moody's Corporation | $ | 1,708 | $ | 2,556 | $ | 4,264 | $ | 1,468 | $ | 2,354 | $ | 3,822 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 | % | 60 | % | 100 | % | 38 | % | 62 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Revenue from software implementation services and risk management advisory projects, while classified by management as transactional revenue, is recognized over time under GAAP.
The following tables present the timing of revenue recognition:
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA | MIS | Total | MA | MIS | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue recognized at a point in time | $ | 15 | $ | 891 | $ | 906 | $ | 41 | $ | 1,681 | $ | 1,722 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue recognized over time | 910 | 369 | 1,279 | 1,810 | 732 | 2,542 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 925 | $ | 1,260 | $ | 2,185 | $ | 1,851 | $ | 2,413 | $ | 4,264 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA | MIS | Total | MA | MIS | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue recognized at a point in time | $ | 19 | $ | 663 | $ | 682 | $ | 44 | $ | 1,395 | $ | 1,439 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue recognized over time | 869 | 347 | 1,216 | 1,703 | 680 | 2,383 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 888 | $ | 1,010 | $ | 1,898 | $ | 1,747 | $ | 2,075 | $ | 3,822 |
Unbilled receivables, deferred revenue and remaining performance obligations
Unbilled receivables
For certain MA arrangements, the timing of when the Company has the unconditional right to consideration and recognizes revenue occurs prior to invoicing the customer. In addition, certain MIS arrangements contain contractual terms whereby the customers are billed in arrears for annual monitoring services, requiring revenue to be accrued as an unbilled receivable as such services are provided.
The following table presents the Company's unbilled receivables, which are included within accounts receivable, net, at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
| As of June 30, 2026 | As of December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA | MIS | MA | MIS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Unbilled Receivables | $ | 86 | $ | 577 | $ | 106 | $ | 500 |
Deferred revenue
The Company recognizes deferred revenue when a contract requires a customer to pay consideration to the Company in advance of when revenue related to that contract is recognized. This deferred revenue is relieved when the Company satisfies the related performance obligation and revenue is recognized.
Significant changes in the deferred revenue balances during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 are as follows:
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA | MIS | Total | MA | MIS | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, | $ | 1,506 | $ | 368 | $ | 1,874 | $ | 1,462 | $ | 360 | $ | 1,822 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in deferred revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue recognized that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period | (665) | (126) | (791) | (562) | (123) | (685) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increases due to amounts billable excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period | 453 | 106 | 559 | 346 | 105 | 451 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment related to divestiture of business(1) | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes | 2 | (1) | 1 | 39 | 8 | 47 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total changes in deferred revenue | (205) | (21) | (226) | (177) | (10) | (187) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, | $ | 1,301 | $ | 347 | $ | 1,648 | $ | 1,285 | $ | 350 | $ | 1,635 |
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA | MIS | Total | MA | MIS | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, | $ | 1,368 | $ | 270 | $ | 1,638 | $ | 1,243 | $ | 268 | $ | 1,511 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in deferred revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue recognized that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period | (967) | (161) | (1,128) | (846) | (169) | (1,015) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increases due to amounts billable excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period | 924 | 240 | 1,164 | 804 | 240 | 1,044 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increases due to acquisitions during the period | — | — | — | 15 | — | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment related to divestiture of business (1) | (4) | — | (4) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes | (20) | (2) | (22) | 69 | 11 | 80 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total changes in deferred revenue | (67) | 77 | 10 | 42 | 82 | 124 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, | $ | 1,301 | $ | 347 | $ | 1,648 | $ | 1,285 | $ | 350 | $ | 1,635 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred revenue - current | $ | 1,300 | $ | 295 | $ | 1,595 | $ | 1,284 | $ | 294 | $ | 1,578 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred revenue - non-current | $ | 1 | $ | 52 | $ | 53 | $ | 1 | $ | 56 | $ | 57 |
(1) Reflects adjustments to the deferred revenue balance that was disposed of pursuant to the divestiture of the MA Regulatory Solutions business, which was divested in the second quarter of 2026, as more fully discussed in Note 11.
For the MA segment, the decrease in deferred revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was primarily due to the recognition of annual subscription billings, which occur in December and January. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the decrease in deferred revenue was primarily due to the recognition of annual subscriptions billed in the fourth quarter of 2025 and unfavorable effect of exchange rate changes. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in deferred revenue was primarily attributable to the favorable effect of exchange rate changes, partially offset by the recognition of annual subscriptions billed in the fourth quarter of 2024.
For the MIS segment, the change in the deferred revenue balance for all periods presented was primarily related to the significant portion of contract renewals that occur during the first quarter and are generally recognized over a one year period.
Remaining performance obligation
Remaining performance obligations in the MA segment include both amounts recorded as deferred revenue on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2026 as well as amounts not yet invoiced to customers as of June 30, 2026, largely reflecting future revenue related to signed multi-year arrangements for hosted and installed subscription-based products. As of June 30, 2026, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was approximately $4.6 billion. The Company expects to recognize into revenue approximately 55% of this balance within one year, approximately 25% of this balance between one to two years and the remaining amount thereafter.
Remaining performance obligations in the MIS segment largely reflect deferred revenue related to monitoring fees for certain structured finance products, primarily CMBS, where the issuers can elect to pay the monitoring fees for the life of the security in advance. As of June 30, 2026, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was approximately $90 million. The Company expects to recognize into revenue approximately 25% of this balance within one year, approximately 55% of this balance between one to five years and the remaining amount thereafter. With respect to the remaining performance obligations for the MIS segment, the Company has applied a practical expedient set forth in ASC Topic 606 permitting the omission of unsatisfied performance obligations relating to contracts with an original expected length of one year or less.
NOTE 3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Presented below is a summary of the stock-based compensation cost and associated tax benefit included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation cost | $ | 60 | $ | 61 | $ | 117 | $ | 118 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax benefit | $ | 13 | $ | 13 | $ | 26 | $ | 25 |
During the first half of 2026, the Company granted 0.1 million employee stock options, which had a weighted average grant date fair value of $133.17 per share. The Company also granted 0.5 million shares of restricted stock in the first half of 2026, which had a weighted average grant date fair value of $443.74 per share. Both the employee stock options and restricted stock generally vest ratably over four years. Additionally, the Company granted 0.1 million shares of performance-based awards whereby the number of shares that ultimately vest is based on the achievement of certain non-market-based performance metrics of the Company over three years. The weighted average grant date fair value of these awards was $431.10 per share.
The following weighted average assumptions were used in determining the fair value using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for options granted in 2026:
| Expected dividend yield | 0.93 | % | |||
| Expected stock volatility | 27 | % | |||
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.74 | % | |||
| Expected holding period | 5.7 years |
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense at June 30, 2026 was $13 million and $354 million for unvested stock options and restricted stock, respectively, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years and 2.6 years, respectively. Additionally, there was $61 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense relating to the aforementioned non-market-based performance-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.
The following table summarizes information relating to stock option exercises and restricted stock vesting:
| Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from stock option exercises | $ | 12 | $ | 20 | |||||||
| Aggregate intrinsic value | $ | 16 | $ | 31 | |||||||
| Tax benefit realized upon exercise | $ | 4 | $ | 7 | |||||||
| Number of shares exercised | 0.1 | 0.1 | |||||||||
| Vesting of restricted stock: | |||||||||||
| Fair value of shares vested | $ | 203 | $ | 236 | |||||||
| Tax benefit realized upon vesting | $ | 49 | $ | 58 | |||||||
| Number of shares vested | 0.4 | 0.5 | |||||||||
| Vesting of performance-based restricted stock: | |||||||||||
| Fair value of shares vested | $ | 72 | $ | 8 | |||||||
| Tax benefit realized upon vesting | $ | 12 | $ | 1 | |||||||
| Number of shares vested (1) | 0.2 | — |
(1) The number of shares vested in 2025 was approximately 15 thousand.
NOTE 4. INCOME TAXES
Moody’s ETR was 24.9% and 25.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and was 24.5%
and 23.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The increase in the ETR for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year of 0.9% primarily reflects lower Excess Tax Benefits from stock-based compensation in the current year. The Company’s year-to-date provision for income taxes is computed by applying its estimated annual ETR to the pre-tax earnings, including the impact of the Excess Tax Benefits on stock-based compensation of $19 million.
The Company classifies interest related to UTPs in interest expense, net in its consolidated statements of operations. Penalties, if incurred, would be recognized in other non-operating income, net. The Company had a net increase in its UTP reserves of
$6 million ($5 million, net of federal tax) during the second quarter of 2026 and an increase of $12 million ($10 million, net of federal tax) during the first six months of 2026.
Moody’s is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. The Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns for 2022 through 2024 remain open to examination. Currently, the Company's New York State tax returns for 2022 through 2024 are under examination. Additionally, New York City tax returns for the years 2018 through 2022 are also under examination, while returns for 2023 and 2024 are open for examination. Furthermore, the Company's U.K. corporate income tax returns are under audit for the years 2017 through 2023, with the 2024 return still open for examination.
The following table shows the amount the Company paid for income taxes:
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Income taxes paid | $ | 428 | $ | 474 |
NOTE 5. RECONCILIATION OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Below is a reconciliation of basic to diluted shares outstanding:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 174.1 | 179.7 | 175.5 | 179.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of shares issuable under stock-based compensation plans | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 174.5 | 180.2 | 175.9 | 180.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Anti-dilutive options to purchase common shares and restricted stock as well as contingently issuable restricted stock which are excluded from the table above | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
The calculation of basic shares outstanding is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the reporting period. The calculation of diluted EPS requires certain assumptions regarding the use of both cash proceeds and assumed proceeds that would be received upon the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and 2025.
NOTE 6. CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS
The table below provides additional information on the Company’s cash equivalents and investments:
| As of June 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance sheet location | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost | Gains/(Losses) | Fair Value | Cash and cash equivalents | Short-term investments | Other assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit and money market deposit accounts/funds (1) | $ | 817 | $ | — | $ | 817 | $ | 768 | $ | 29 | $ | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mutual funds | $ | 74 | $ | 9 | $ | 83 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 83 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance sheet location | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost | Gains/(Losses) | Fair Value | Cash and cash equivalents | Short-term investments | Other assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit and money market deposit accounts/funds (1) | $ | 1,459 | $ | — | $ | 1,459 | $ | 1,393 | $ | 64 | $ | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mutual funds | $ | 95 | $ | 13 | $ | 108 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 108 |
(1) Consists of time deposits, money market deposit accounts and money market funds. The remaining contractual maturities for the certificates of deposits classified as short-term investments are one month to 12 months at both June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. The remaining contractual maturities for the certificates of deposits classified in other assets are 13 months to 21 months at June 30, 2026 and 13 months to 22 months at December 31, 2025. Time deposits with a maturity of less than 90 days at time of purchase are classified as cash and cash equivalents.
In addition, the Company invested in COLI. As of both June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the contract value of the COLI was $50 million.
NOTE 7. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company is exposed to global market risks, including risks from changes in FX rates and changes in interest rates. Accordingly, the Company uses derivatives in certain instances to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for speculative purposes.
Derivatives and non-derivative instruments designated as accounting hedges:
Fair Value Hedges
Interest Rate Swaps
The Company has entered into interest rate swaps to convert the fixed interest rate on certain of its long-term debt to a floating interest rate based on the SOFR. The purpose of these hedges is to mitigate the risk associated with changes in the fair value of the long-term debt, thus the Company has designated these swaps as fair value hedges. The fair value of the swaps is adjusted quarterly with a corresponding adjustment to the carrying value of the debt. The changes in the fair value of the swaps and the underlying hedged item generally offset and the net cash settlements on the swaps are recorded each period within interest expense, net in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
The following table summarizes the Company’s interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges:
| Notional Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged Item | Nature of Swap | As of June 30, 2026 | As of December 31, 2025 | Floating Interest Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 Senior Notes due 2044 | Pay Floating/Receive Fixed | $ | 300 | $ | 300 | SOFR | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 Senior Notes due 2028 | Pay Floating/Receive Fixed | — | 500 | SOFR | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 Senior Notes due 2029 | Pay Floating/Receive Fixed | 400 | 400 | SOFR | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 Senior Notes due 2048 | Pay Floating/Receive Fixed | 300 | 300 | SOFR | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 Senior Notes due 2052 | Pay Floating/Receive Fixed | 500 | 500 | SOFR | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 Senior Notes due 2032 | Pay Floating/Receive Fixed | 250 | 250 | SOFR | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,750 | $ | 2,250 |
Refer to Note 13 for information on the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments included in the carrying amount of the above hedged items.
The following table summarizes the impact to the statements of operations of the Company’s interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges:
| Total amounts of financial statement line item presented in the statements of operations in which the effects of fair value hedges are recorded | Amount of income/(loss) recognized in the consolidated statements of operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | $ | (58) | $ | (61) | $ | (124) | $ | (122) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest settlements and accruals on interest rate swaps | Interest expense, net | $ | (8) | $ | (15) | $ | (16) | $ | (33) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value changes on interest rate swaps | Interest expense, net | $ | (7) | $ | 25 | $ | (13) | $ | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value changes on hedged debt | Interest expense, net | $ | 7 | $ | (25) | $ | 13 | $ | (62) |
Net investment hedges
Debt designated as net investment hedges
The Company has designated €500 million of the 2015 Senior Notes due 2027 and €750 million of the 2019 Senior Notes due 2030 as net investment hedges to mitigate FX exposure related to a portion of the Company’s euro net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries against changes in euro/USD exchange rates. These hedges are designated as accounting hedges under the applicable sections of ASC Topic 815 and will end upon the repayment of the notes in 2027 and 2030, respectively, unless terminated early at the discretion of the Company.
Cross currency swaps designated as net investment hedges
The Company enters into cross-currency swaps to mitigate FX exposure related to a portion of the Company’s net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries against changes in exchange rates. The following tables provide information on the cross-currency swaps designated as net investment hedges under ASC Topic 815:
| As of June 30, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pay | Receive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nature of Swap | Notional Amount (1) | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Notional Amount | Weighted Average Interest Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pay Fixed/Receive Fixed | € | 2,197 | 2.63% | $ | 2,353 | 4.11% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pay Floating/Receive Floating | € | 1,688 | Based on ESTR | $ | 1,750 | Based on SOFR | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pay Fixed/Receive Fixed | HK$ | 3,907 | —% | $ | 500 | 0.64% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pay Fixed/Receive Fixed | S$ | 389 | —% | HK$ | 2,350 | 0.62% |
| As of December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pay | Receive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nature of Swap | Notional Amount (1) | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Notional Amount | Weighted Average Interest Rate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pay Fixed/Receive Fixed | € | 1,997 | 2.48% | $ | 2,114 | 3.98% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pay Floating/Receive Floating | € | 1,688 | Based on ESTR | $ | 1,750 | Based on SOFR | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pay Fixed/Receive Fixed | HK$ | 3,907 | —% | $ | 500 | 0.64% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pay Fixed/Receive Fixed | S$ | 389 | —% | HK$ | 2,350 | 0.62% |
(1) € = euro, HK$ = Hong Kong dollar, S$ = Singapore dollar
As of June 30, 2026 these hedges will expire and the notional amounts will be settled as follows unless terminated early at the discretion of the Company:
| EUR/USD | HKD/USD | SGD/HKD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years Ending December 31, | Notional Amount (Pay) (1) | Notional Amount (Receive) | Notional Amount (Pay) (1) | Notional Amount (Receive) | Notional Amount (Pay) (1) | Notional Amount (Receive) (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2027 | € | 530 | $ | 550 | HK$ | — | $ | — | S$ | — | HK$ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2028 | 588 | 600 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2029 | 573 | 614 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2030 | 662 | 700 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2031 | 481 | 500 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2032 | 481 | 500 | 3,907 | 500 | 389 | 2,350 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2033 | 370 | 400 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2036 | 200 | 239 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | € | 3,885 | $ | 4,103 | HK$ | 3,907 | $ | 500 | S$ | 389 | HK$ | 2,350 |
(1) € = euro, HK$ = Hong Kong dollar, S$ = Singapore dollar
The following table provides information on the gains/(losses) on the Company’s net investment and cash flow hedges:
| Derivative and Non-Derivative Instruments in Net Investment Hedging Relationships | Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivative, net of Tax | Amount of Loss Reclassified from AOCL into Income, net of Tax | Gain Recognized in Income on Derivative (Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross currency swaps | $ | (9) | $ | (277) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 14 | $ | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 8 | (87) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net investment hedges | $ | (1) | $ | (364) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 14 | $ | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (1) | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total cash flow hedges | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (1) | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | (1) | $ | (364) | $ | — | $ | (1) | $ | 14 | $ | 15 |
| Derivative and Non-Derivative Instruments in Net Investment Hedging Relationships | Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivative, net of Tax | Amount of Loss Reclassified from AOCL into Income, net of Tax | Gain Recognized in Income on Derivative (Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross currency swaps | $ | 65 | $ | (365) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 28 | $ | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 29 | (129) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net investment hedges | $ | 94 | $ | (494) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 28 | $ | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross currency swaps | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | — | — | (1) | (1) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total cash flow hedges | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (1) | $ | (1) | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 94 | $ | (494) | $ | (1) | $ | (1) | $ | 28 | $ | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The cumulative amount of net investment hedge and cash flow hedge gains (losses) remaining in AOCL is as follows:
| Cumulative Gains (Losses), net of tax | |||||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Net investment hedges | |||||||||||
| Cross currency swaps | $ | (96) | $ | (161) | |||||||
| FX forwards | 29 | 29 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | (33) | (62) | |||||||||
| Total net investment hedges | $ | (100) | $ | (194) | |||||||
| Cash flow hedges | |||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | $ | (41) | $ | (42) | |||||||
| Cross currency swaps | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Total cash flow hedges | (40) | (41) | |||||||||
| Total net gain in AOCL | $ | (140) | $ | (235) |
Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards
The Company also enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to mitigate the change in fair value on certain assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than a subsidiary’s functional currency. These forward contracts are not designated as accounting hedges under the applicable sections of ASC Topic 815. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of these contracts are recognized immediately in other non-operating income, net, in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations along with the FX gain or loss recognized on the assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the subsidiary’s functional currency. These contracts have expiration dates at various times through December 2026.
The following table summarizes the notional amounts of the Company’s outstanding foreign exchange forwards:
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notional amount of currency pair (1)****: | Sell | Buy | Sell | Buy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contracts to sell USD for GBP | $ | 1,042 | £ | 779 | $ | 693 | £ | 522 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Contracts to sell USD for JPY | $ | 22 | ¥ | 3,500 | $ | 17 | ¥ | 2,700 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Contracts to sell USD for CAD | $ | 52 | C$ | 73 | $ | 39 | C$ | 53 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Contracts to sell USD for SGD | $ | 60 | S$ | 76 | $ | 39 | S$ | 50 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Contracts to sell USD for EUR | $ | 466 | € | 400 | $ | 107 | € | 91 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Contracts to sell USD for INR | $ | 26 | ₹ | 2,481 | $ | 26 | ₹ | 2,400 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Contracts to sell EUR for USD | € | 24 | $ | 28 | € | 21 | $ | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Contracts to sell AUD for USD | A$ | 4 | $ | 3 | A$ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (1) € = euro, £ = British pound, S$ = Singapore dollar, $ = U.S. dollar, ¥ = Japanese yen, C$ = Canadian dollar, ₹= Indian Rupee, A$ = Australian dollar |
Total Return Swaps
The Company has entered into total return swaps to mitigate market-driven changes in the value of certain liabilities associated with the Company's deferred compensation plans. The fair value of these swaps at June 30, 2026 and related gains in the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 were not material. The notional amount of the total return swaps as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $74 million and $72 million, respectively.
The following table summarizes the impact to the consolidated statements of operations relating to the gains (losses) on the Company’s derivatives which are not designated as hedging instruments:
| Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges | Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX forwards | Other non-operating income, net | $ | (2) | $ | 48 | $ | (31) | $ | 66 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total return swaps | Operating expense | $ | 6 | $ | 5 | $ | 4 | $ | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total return swaps | SG&A expense | $ | 2 | $ | 2 | $ | 1 | $ | 1 |
The table below shows the classification between assets and liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets for the fair value of the derivative instrument as well as the carrying value of its non-derivative debt instruments designated and qualifying as net investment hedges:
| Derivative and Non-Derivative Instruments | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance Sheet Location | June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives designated as accounting hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross-currency swaps designated as net investment hedges | Other assets | $ | 5 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| FX forwards on certain assets and liabilities | Other current assets | 1 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 6 | $ | 9 | ||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives designated as accounting hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross-currency swaps designated as net investment hedges | Other liabilities | $ | 371 | $ | 456 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges | Other liabilities | 98 | 84 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total derivatives designated as accounting hedges | 469 | 540 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Non-derivatives designated as accounting hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt designated as net investment hedge | Current portion of long-term debt | 571 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Debt designated as net investment hedge | Long-term debt | 857 | 1,468 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total non-derivatives designated as accounting hedges | 1,428 | 1,468 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| FX forwards on certain assets and liabilities | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 18 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 1,915 | $ | 2,008 |
NOTE 8. GOODWILL AND OTHER ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table summarizes the activity in goodwill for the periods indicated:
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA | MIS | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross goodwill | Accumulated impairment charge | Net goodwill | Gross goodwill | Accumulated impairment charge | Net goodwill | Gross goodwill | Accumulated impairment charge | Net goodwill | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of year | $ | 5,997 | $ | (12) | $ | 5,985 | $ | 383 | $ | — | $ | 383 | $ | 6,380 | $ | (12) | $ | 6,368 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additions/ adjustments (1) | — | — | — | 32 | — | 32 | 32 | — | 32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (75) | — | (75) | (14) | — | (14) | (89) | — | (89) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment related to divestiture of business (2) | 7 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 5,929 | $ | (12) | $ | 5,917 | $ | 401 | $ | — | $ | 401 | $ | 6,330 | $ | (12) | $ | 6,318 |
| Year Ended December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA | MIS | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross goodwill | Accumulated impairment charge | Net goodwill | Gross goodwill | Accumulated impairment charge | Net goodwill | Gross goodwill | Accumulated impairment charge | Net goodwill | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of year | $ | 5,626 | $ | (12) | $ | 5,614 | $ | 380 | $ | — | $ | 380 | $ | 6,006 | $ | (12) | $ | 5,994 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additions/ adjustments (3) | 135 | — | 135 | 8 | — | 8 | 143 | — | 143 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 334 | — | 334 | (5) | — | (5) | 329 | — | 329 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification to assets held-for-sale (2) | (89) | — | (89) | — | — | — | (89) | — | (89) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Divestiture of business (4) | (9) | — | (9) | — | — | — | (9) | — | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 5,997 | $ | (12) | $ | 5,985 | $ | 383 | $ | — | $ | 383 | $ | 6,380 | $ | (12) | $ | 6,368 |
(1) The 2026 additions relate to the acquisitions of Fintellix and MERIS in 2026.
(2) The 2025 reclassification to assets held for sale for the MA segment relates to the divestiture of the MA Regulatory Solutions business. The 2026 change reflects adjustment to the goodwill allocated to the MA Regulatory Solutions business, which was divested in the second quarter of 2026, as more fully discussed in Note 11.
(3) The 2025 additions/adjustments primarily relate to the acquisition of CAPE Analytics and ICR Chile in 2025.
(4) The 2025 divestiture of business for the MA segment in the table above relates to the divestiture of the MA Learning Solutions Business.
Acquired intangible assets and related amortization consisted of:
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Customer relationships | $ | 2,137 | $ | 2,165 | |||||||
| Accumulated amortization | (757) | (724) | |||||||||
| Net customer relationships | 1,380 | 1,441 | |||||||||
| Software/product technology | 745 | 774 | |||||||||
| Accumulated amortization | (534) | (526) | |||||||||
| Net software/product technology | 211 | 248 | |||||||||
| Database | 164 | 164 | |||||||||
| Accumulated amortization | (110) | (103) | |||||||||
| Net database | 54 | 61 | |||||||||
| Trade names | 195 | 201 | |||||||||
| Accumulated amortization | (98) | (96) | |||||||||
| Net trade names | 97 | 105 | |||||||||
| Other (1) | 63 | 64 | |||||||||
| Accumulated amortization | (56) | (53) | |||||||||
| Net other | 7 | 11 | |||||||||
| Total acquired intangible assets, net | $ | 1,749 | $ | 1,866 |
(1) Other intangible assets primarily consist of trade secrets, covenants not to compete, and acquired ratings methodologies and models.
Amortization expense relating to acquired intangible assets is as follows:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization expense | $ | 53 | $ | 55 | $ | 106 | $ | 108 |
NOTE 9. RESTRUCTURING
On December 19, 2024, the CEO of Moody’s approved the Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program, the scope of which was expanded in July 2026. The Company currently estimates that upon completion, the program will result in annualized savings of $300 million to $350 million. This program relates to the Company's strategy to realign its operations toward high priority growth areas and to foster operating efficiency/leverage via simplification of organizational structures and technology enablement. This program will primarily include a reduction in staff, the rationalization and exit of certain leased office spaces, the retirement of certain legacy software applications, and the exit of certain businesses and product offerings, including the divestiture of the MA Regulatory Solutions business. The program includes $285 million to $330 million of expected pre-tax personnel and related restructuring charges, an amount that includes severance and other costs primarily determined under the Company's existing severance plans, expense related to the modification of equity awards, and additional costs to support the execution of the restructuring program. In addition, the program is expected to result in $5 million of non-cash charges from the exit from certain leased office spaces and $10 million to $15 million of non-cash charges related to incremental amortization of internally developed software due to a reduction in the useful life of the software assets. The savings generated from the Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program are expected to strengthen the Company's operating margin, with a portion being deployed to support strategic investments. The Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program is expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2027. Cash outlays associated with this program are expected to be $285 million to $330 million, which are expected to be paid through 2028.
Total expense included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations relating to the aforementioned restructuring program is below:
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | Cumulative expense incurred | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personnel and related costs (1) | $ | 32 | $ | 23 | $ | 57 | $ | 54 | $ | 203 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate-related costs (2) | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Internally developed software-related charges (3) | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Restructuring | $ | 32 | $ | 27 | $ | 59 | $ | 60 | $ | 212 |
(1) Primarily includes severance costs, expense related to the modification of equity awards, professional service fees for assistance with the reorganization of the Company's workforce and operating model and costs associated with the divestiture of the MA Regulatory Solutions business.
(2) Includes the incremental amortization of ROU Assets that have been abandoned or for which abandonment is planned in future periods.
(3) Includes the incremental amortization in the period relating to a change in estimated useful lives for certain internally developed software that has been abandoned or for which abandonment is planned in future periods.
Changes to the restructuring liability for the aforementioned restructuring program were as follows:
| Balance as of December 31, 2025 | $ | 41 | |||||||||
| Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program: | |||||||||||
| Cost incurred and adjustments | 57 | ||||||||||
| Cash payments | (55) | ||||||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2026 (1) | $ | 43 |
(1) Restructuring liability is primarily comprised of employee termination costs and other severance-related charges.
As of June 30, 2026, substantially all of the remaining $43 million restructuring liability is expected to be paid out in the next twelve months.
NOTE 10. FAIR VALUE
The tables below present information about items that are carried at fair value at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
| Fair Value Measurement as of June 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
| Description | Balance | Level 1 | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives (1) | $ | 6 | $ | — | $ | 6 | |||||||||||
| Money market funds/mutual funds | 251 | 251 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 257 | $ | 251 | $ | 6 | |||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives (1) | $ | 487 | $ | — | $ | 487 | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 487 | $ | — | $ | 487 |
| Fair Value Measurement as of December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
| Description | Balance | Level 1 | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives (1) | $ | 9 | $ | — | $ | 9 | |||||||||||
| Money market funds/mutual funds | 113 | 113 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 122 | $ | 113 | $ | 9 | |||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives (1) | $ | 540 | $ | — | $ | 540 | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 540 | $ | — | $ | 540 |
(1) Represents fair value of certain derivative contracts as more fully described in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.
The following are descriptions of the methodologies utilized by the Company to estimate the fair value of its derivative contracts, money market mutual funds and mutual funds:
Derivatives:
In determining the fair value of the derivative contracts in the table above, the Company utilizes industry standard valuation models. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using spot rates, forward points, currency volatilities, interest rates as well as the risk of non-performance of the Company and the counterparties with whom it has derivative contracts. The Company established strict counterparty credit guidelines and only enters into transactions with financial institutions that adhere to these guidelines. Accordingly, the risk of counterparty default is deemed to be minimal.
Money market funds and mutual funds:
The mutual funds in the table above are deemed to be equity securities with readily determinable fair values with changes in the fair value recognized through net income under ASC Topic 321. The fair value of these instruments is determined using Level 1 inputs as defined in the ASC Topic 820.
NOTE 11. OTHER BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
The following tables contain additional detail related to certain balance sheet captions:
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Other current assets: | |||||||||||
| Prepaid taxes | $ | 69 | $ | 139 | |||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 172 | 184 | |||||||||
| Capitalized costs to obtain and fulfill sales contracts | 146 | 143 | |||||||||
| Foreign exchange forwards on certain assets and liabilities | 1 | 9 | |||||||||
| Interest receivable on interest rate and cross currency swaps | 75 | 95 | |||||||||
| Assets held-for-sale | — | 98 | |||||||||
| Contingent consideration receivable(1) | 40 | — | |||||||||
| Other | 64 | 46 | |||||||||
| Total other current assets | $ | 567 | $ | 714 | |||||||
| Other assets: | |||||||||||
| Investments in non-consolidated affiliates | $ | 483 | $ | 489 | |||||||
| Deposits for real-estate leases | 15 | 16 | |||||||||
| Indemnification assets related to acquisitions | 36 | 35 | |||||||||
| Mutual funds, certificates of deposit and money market deposit accounts/funds | 103 | 110 | |||||||||
| Company owned life insurance (at contract value) | 50 | 50 | |||||||||
| Capitalized costs to obtain sales contracts | 257 | 253 | |||||||||
| Derivative instruments designated as accounting hedges | 5 | — | |||||||||
| Pension and other retirement employee benefits | 81 | 74 | |||||||||
| Other | 61 | 74 | |||||||||
| Total other assets | $ | 1,091 | $ | 1,101 | |||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Salaries and benefits | $ | 152 | $ | 126 | |||||||
| Incentive compensation | 214 | 390 | |||||||||
| Customer credits, advanced payments and advanced billings | 140 | 163 | |||||||||
| Dividends | 11 | 8 | |||||||||
| Professional service fees | 43 | 49 | |||||||||
| Interest accrued on debt | 77 | 86 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | 48 | 62 | |||||||||
| Income taxes | 160 | 146 | |||||||||
| Reserve for international non-income tax obligation | 16 | — | |||||||||
| Pension and other retirement employee benefits | 9 | 9 | |||||||||
| Accrued royalties | 15 | 20 | |||||||||
| Foreign exchange forwards on certain assets and liabilities | 18 | — | |||||||||
| Restructuring liability | 43 | 41 | |||||||||
| Interest payable on interest rate and cross currency swaps | 49 | 66 | |||||||||
| Liabilities held-for-sale | — | 36 | |||||||||
| Other | 91 | 102 | |||||||||
| Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 1,086 | $ | 1,304 | |||||||
| (1) Represents the portion of contingent consideration related to the sale of the MA Regulatory Solutions business that became realizable in the second quarter of 2026, as discussed further in the "Gain on business divestitures" section below. |
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Other liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Pension and other retirement employee benefits | $ | 212 | $ | 216 | |||||||
| Interest accrued on UTPs | 50 | 43 | |||||||||
| MAKS indemnification provisions | 19 | 19 | |||||||||
| Derivative instruments designated as accounting hedges | 469 | 540 | |||||||||
| Other | 41 | 41 | |||||||||
| Total other liabilities | $ | 791 | $ | 859 |
Investments in non-consolidated affiliates:
The following table provides additional detail regarding Moody's investments in non-consolidated affiliates, as included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets:
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Equity method investments (1) | $ | 112 | $ | 121 | |||||||
| Investments measured using the measurement alternative (2) | 350 | 350 | |||||||||
| Other | 21 | 18 | |||||||||
| Total investments in non-consolidated affiliates | $ | 483 | $ | 489 | |||||||
| (1) Equity securities in which the Company has significant influence over the investee but does not have a controlling financial interest in accordance with ASC Topic 323. | |||||||||||
| (2) Equity securities without readily determinable fair value for which the Company has elected to apply the measurement alternative in accordance with ASC Topic 321. |
Moody's holds various investments accounted for under the equity method, the most significant of which is the Company's minority investment in CCXI. Moody's also holds various investments measured using the measurement alternative, the most significant of which is the Company's minority interest in BitSight.
Earnings from non-consolidated affiliates, which are included within other non-operating income, net, are disclosed within the table below.
Other non-operating income, net:
The following table summarizes the components of other non-operating income, net:
| Three months ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX (losses) gains | $ | (9) | $ | 2 | $ | (15) | $ | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic pension income - non-service and non-interest cost components | 10 | 9 | 19 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from investments in non-consolidated affiliates | — | 3 | 14 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on investments | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | (3) | (1) | (9) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 2 | $ | 15 | $ | 16 | $ | 34 |
Gain on business divestitures:
MA Regulatory Solutions business
The Company recorded a pre-tax gain of $179 million in connection with the sale of the MA Regulatory Solutions business, which was completed in the second quarter of 2026. As of June 30, 2026, the transaction agreement provides for up to $119 million of remaining contingent consideration, payable upon the achievement of certain post-closing conditions in the second half of 2026. The Company's accounting policy is to recognize contingent consideration related to the sale of a business as a gain contingency in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies. Under this policy, contingent consideration is excluded from the initial measurement of gain or loss upon the divestiture of a business and is recognized in earnings when the contingency is resolved and the consideration becomes realizable.
MA Learning Solutions business
The Company recorded an incremental $2 million pre-tax gain resulting from customary post-close purchase price adjustments related to the MA Learning Solutions business, which was divested in the fourth quarter of 2025. As a result, the total pre-tax gain on the divestiture of the MA Learning Solutions business was $25 million.
NOTE 12. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The amounts reclassified out of AOCL, as shown in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, were not material for all periods presented.
The following tables show changes in AOCL by component (net of tax):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains/(Losses) | Pension and Other Retirement Benefits | Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Net Investment Hedges | Total | Pension and Other Retirement Benefits | Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Net Investment Hedges | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, | $ | (33) | $ | (40) | $ | (347) | $ | (99) | $ | (519) | $ | (39) | $ | (42) | $ | (642) | $ | 145 | $ | (578) | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 4 | — | (37) | (1) | (34) | (1) | — | 424 | (364) | 59 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from AOCL | (1) | — | — | — | (1) | (1) | 1 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 3 | — | (37) | (1) | (35) | (2) | 1 | 424 | (364) | 59 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, | $ | (30) | $ | (40) | $ | (384) | $ | (100) | $ | (554) | $ | (41) | $ | (41) | $ | (218) | $ | (219) | $ | (519) |
| Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and Other Retirement Benefits | Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Net Investment Hedges | Total | Pension and Other Retirement Benefits | Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Net Investment Hedges | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, | $ | (34) | $ | (41) | $ | (231) | $ | (194) | $ | (500) | $ | (39) | $ | (42) | $ | (832) | $ | 275 | $ | (638) | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 5 | — | (153) | 94 | (54) | (1) | — | 614 | (494) | 119 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from AOCL | (1) | 1 | — | — | — | (1) | 1 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 4 | 1 | (153) | 94 | (54) | (2) | 1 | 614 | (494) | 119 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, | $ | (30) | $ | (40) | $ | (384) | $ | (100) | $ | (554) | $ | (41) | $ | (41) | $ | (218) | $ | (219) | $ | (519) | |||||||||||||||
NOTE 13. INDEBTEDNESS
The Company’s debt is recorded at its carrying value, which represents the issuance amount plus or minus any issuance premium or discount, except for certain debt as depicted in the table below, which is recorded at the carrying value adjusted for the fair value of an interest rate swap used to hedge the fair value of the note.
The following table summarizes total indebtedness:
| June 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes Payable: | Principal Amount | Fair Value of Interest Rate Swaps (1) | Unamortized (Discount) Premium | Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs | Carrying Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5.25% 2014 Senior Notes, due 2044 | $ | 600 | $ | (19) | $ | 3 | $ | (4) | $ | 580 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1.75% 2015 Senior Notes, due 2027 | 571 | — | — | — | 571 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.25% 2017 Senior Notes, due 2028 | 500 | — | (1) | (1) | 498 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.25% 2018 Senior Notes, due 2029 | 400 | (22) | (1) | (1) | 376 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.875% 2018 Senior Notes, due 2048 | 400 | (22) | (6) | (3) | 369 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.950% 2019 Senior Notes, due 2030 | 857 | — | (1) | (2) | 854 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.25% 2020 Senior Notes, due 2050 | 300 | — | (4) | (2) | 294 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.55% 2020 Senior Notes, due 2060 | 300 | — | (2) | (3) | 295 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.00% 2021 Senior Notes, due 2031 | 600 | — | (4) | (3) | 593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.75% 2021 Senior Notes, due 2041 | 600 | — | (11) | (4) | 585 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.10% 2021 Senior Notes, due 2061 | 500 | — | (6) | (5) | 489 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.75% 2022 Senior Notes, due 2052 | 500 | (31) | (8) | (4) | 457 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.25% 2022 Senior Notes, due 2032 | 500 | (4) | (1) | (2) | 493 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5.00% 2024 Senior Notes, due 2034 | 500 | — | (4) | (4) | 492 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | 7,128 | $ | (98) | $ | (46) | $ | (38) | $ | 6,946 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Current portion | (571) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total long-term debt | $ | 6,375 |
| December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes Payable: | Principal Amount | Fair Value of Interest Rate Swaps (1) | Unamortized (Discount) Premium | Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs | Carrying Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5.25% 2014 Senior Notes, due 2044 | $ | 600 | $ | (18) | $ | 3 | $ | (4) | $ | 581 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1.75% 2015 Senior Notes, due 2027 | 587 | — | — | — | 587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.25% 2017 Senior Notes, due 2028 | 500 | — | (1) | (1) | 498 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.25% 2018 Senior Notes, due 2029 | 400 | (19) | (1) | (1) | 379 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.875% 2018 Senior Notes, due 2048 | 400 | (21) | (6) | (3) | 370 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.950% 2019 Senior Notes, due 2030 | 881 | — | (2) | (3) | 876 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.25% 2020 Senior Notes, due 2050 | 300 | — | (4) | (3) | 293 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.55% 2020 Senior Notes, due 2060 | 300 | — | (2) | (3) | 295 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.00% 2021 Senior Notes, due 2031 | 600 | — | (5) | (3) | 592 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.75% 2021 Senior Notes, due 2041 | 600 | — | (11) | (4) | 585 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.10% 2021 Senior Notes, due 2061 | 500 | — | (7) | (5) | 488 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.75% 2022 Senior Notes, due 2052 | 500 | (23) | (8) | (4) | 465 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.25% 2022 Senior Notes, due 2032 | 500 | (3) | (1) | (3) | 493 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5.00% 2024 Senior Notes, due 2034 | 500 | — | (4) | (4) | 492 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total long-term debt | $ | 7,168 | $ | (84) | $ | (49) | $ | (41) | $ | 6,994 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) The fair value of interest rate swaps in the tables above represents the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments included in the carrying value of the hedged debt.
Notes Payable
At June 30, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants contained within all of the debt agreements. All of the debt agreements contain cross default provisions which state that default under one of the aforementioned debt instruments could in turn permit lenders under other debt instruments to declare borrowings outstanding under those instruments to be immediately due and payable. As of June 30, 2026, there were no such cross defaults.
The repayment schedule for the Company’s borrowings is as follows:
| Year Ending December 31, | Year Ending Total | ||||
| 2026 (After June 30,) | $ | — | |||
| 2027 | 571 | ||||
| 2028 | 500 | ||||
| 2029 | 400 | ||||
| 2030 | 857 | ||||
| Thereafter | 4,800 | ||||
| Total | $ | 7,128 |
Interest expense, net
The following table summarizes the components of interest as presented in the consolidated statements of operations and the cash paid for interest:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income | $ | 9 | $ | 13 | $ | 21 | $ | 37 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense on borrowings(1) | (55) | (62) | (110) | (134) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense on UTPs and other tax related liabilities(2) | (5) | (5) | (21) | (11) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic pension costs - interest component | (7) | (7) | (14) | (14) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | $ | (58) | $ | (61) | $ | (124) | $ | (122) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest paid(3) | $ | 29 | $ | 45 | $ | 107 | $ | 136 |
(1) Expense on borrowings includes interest on long-term debt, as well as realized gains/losses related to interest rate and cross currency swaps, which are more fully discussed in Note 7.
(2) Interest expense on UTPs and other tax related liabilities in 2026 includes interest accrued relating to a reserve pursuant to an international non-income tax obligation.
(3) Interest paid includes net settlements on interest rate and cross currency swaps, which are more fully discussed in Note 7.
The fair value and carrying value of the Company’s debt as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 are as follows:
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | 6,946 | $ | 6,127 | $ | 6,994 | $ | 6,245 |
The fair value of the Company’s debt is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets as of the reporting date, which are considered Level 1 inputs within the fair value hierarchy.
NOTE 14. LEASES
The Company has operating leases, substantially all of which relate to the lease of office space. The Company’s leases which are classified as finance leases are not material to the consolidated financial statements. Certain of the Company’s leases include options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one year to 20 years at the Company’s discretion.
The following table presents the components of the Company’s lease cost:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease cost | $ | 24 | $ | 22 | $ | 47 | $ | 44 | |||||||||||||||
| Sublease income | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Variable lease cost | 5 | 6 | 11 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total lease cost | $ | 28 | $ | 26 | $ | 55 | $ | 50 |
The following tables present other information related to the Company’s operating leases:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities | $ | 25 | $ | 31 | $ | 51 | $ | 61 | |||||||||||||||
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $ | 249 | $ | 26 | $ | 268 | $ | 47 |
| June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Weighted-average remaining lease term | 11.7 Years | 4.0 Years | ||||||||||||
| Weighted-average discount rate applied to operating leases | 5.2 | % | 3.5 | % |
The following table presents a maturity analysis of the future minimum lease payments included within the Company’s operating lease liabilities at June 30, 2026:
| Year Ending December 31, | Operating Leases | |||||||
| 2026 (After June 30,) | $ | 51 | ||||||
| 2027 | 25 | |||||||
| 2028 | 66 | |||||||
| 2029 | 70 | |||||||
| 2030 | 65 | |||||||
| After 2030 | 561 | |||||||
| Total lease payments (undiscounted) (1) | 838 | |||||||
| Less: Interest | 262 | |||||||
| Present value of lease liabilities: | $ | 576 | ||||||
| Lease liabilities - current | $ | 93 | ||||||
| Lease liabilities - noncurrent | $ | 483 |
(1) Future minimum lease payments are presented net of tenant improvement allowance the Company expects to receive.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company entered into an operating lease for a new headquarters in New York City. During the second quarter of 2026, the Company was granted access to approximately 80% of the leased floors, resulting in lease commencement for those floors. Accordingly, the related ROU assets and operating lease liabilities were recognized and are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2026.
The Company has not yet been granted access to the remaining leased floors. Accordingly, the ROU assets and operating lease liabilities at June 30, 2026 do not yet reflect the amounts for those floors. The future minimum lease payments for those floors are approximately $100 million.
NOTE 15. CONTINGENCIES
Given the nature of the Company's activities, Moody’s and its subsidiaries are subject to legal and tax proceedings, governmental, regulatory and legislative investigations, subpoenas and other inquiries, and claims and litigation by governmental and private parties that are based on ratings assigned by MIS or that are otherwise incidental to the Company’s business. Moody’s and MIS also are subject to periodic reviews, inspections, examinations and investigations by regulators in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, any of which may result in claims, legal proceedings, assessments, fines, penalties or restrictions on business activities. Moody’s also is subject to ongoing tax audits as addressed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.
Management periodically assesses the Company’s liabilities and contingencies in connection with these matters based upon the latest information available. For claims, litigation and proceedings and governmental investigations and inquiries not related to income taxes, the Company records liabilities in the consolidated financial statements when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated and periodically adjusts these as appropriate. When the reasonable estimate of the loss is within a range of amounts, the minimum amount of the range is accrued unless some higher amount within the range is a better estimate than another amount within the range. In instances when a loss is reasonably possible but uncertainties exist related to the probable outcome and/or the amount or range of loss, management does not record a liability but discloses the contingency if material. As additional information becomes available, the Company adjusts its assessments and estimates of such matters accordingly. Moody’s also discloses material pending legal proceedings pursuant to SEC rules and other pending matters as it may determine to be appropriate.
In view of the inherent difficulty of assessing the potential outcome of legal proceedings, governmental, regulatory and legislative investigations and inquiries, claims and litigation and similar matters and contingencies, particularly when the claimants seek large or indeterminate damages or assert novel legal theories or the matters involve a large number of parties, the Company often cannot predict what the eventual outcome of the pending matters will be or the timing of any resolution of such matters. The Company also may be unable to predict the impact (if any) that any such matters may have on how its business is conducted, on its competitive position or on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. As the process to resolve any pending matters progresses, management will continue to review the latest information available and assess its ability to predict the outcome of such matters and the effects, if any, on its operations and financial condition and to accrue for and disclose such matters as and when required. However, because such matters are inherently unpredictable and unfavorable developments or resolutions can occur, the ultimate outcome of such matters, including the amount of any loss, may differ from those estimates.
NOTE 16. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company is organized into two operating segments: MA and MIS and accordingly, the Company reports in two reportable segments: MA and MIS.
Revenue for MA and expenses for MIS include an intersegment fee charged to MIS from MA for certain MA products and services utilized in MIS’s ratings process. Additionally, revenue for MIS and expenses for MA include intersegment fees charged to MA for the rights to use and distribute content, data and products developed by MIS. These intersegment fees are generally based on the market value of the products and services being transferred between the segments.
Overhead expenses include costs such as rent and occupancy, information technology and support staff such as finance, human resources and legal. Such costs and corporate expenses that exclusively benefit one segment are fully charged to that segment.
For overhead costs and corporate expenses that benefit both segments, costs are generally allocated to each segment based on historical/budgeted revenue amounts.
“Eliminations” in the following table represent intersegment revenue/expense. Moody’s does not report the Company’s assets by reportable segment, as this metric is not used by the CODM to allocate resources to the segments. Consequently, it is not practical to show assets by reportable segment.
Financial Information by Segment
The table below shows revenue, significant expenses regularly provided to the CODM and Adjusted Operating Income by reportable segment. The CODM, identified as the Company's CEO, utilizes the Adjusted Operating Income measure to assess the profitability of the Company and each of its reportable segments each quarter. Adjusted Operating Income is used in our budgeting and forecasting process, enabling the allocation of capital resources across the Company's strategic initiatives.
| Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA | MIS | Eliminations | Consolidated | MA | MIS | Eliminations | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total external revenue | $ | 925 | $ | 1,260 | $ | — | $ | 2,185 | $ | 888 | $ | 1,010 | $ | — | $ | 1,898 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenue | 3 | 52 | (55) | — | 3 | 50 | (53) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 928 | 1,312 | (55) | 2,185 | 891 | 1,060 | (53) | 1,898 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compensation expense | 357 | 306 | — | 663 | 355 | 280 | — | 635 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-compensation expense | 207 | 107 | — | 314 | 200 | 97 | — | 297 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment expense | 52 | 3 | (55) | — | 50 | 3 | (53) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 616 | 416 | (55) | 977 | 605 | 380 | (53) | 932 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 312 | $ | 896 | $ | — | $ | 1,208 | $ | 286 | $ | 680 | $ | — | $ | 966 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 102 | 24 | — | 126 | 97 | 23 | — | 120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | 27 | 5 | — | 32 | 18 | 9 | — | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reserve for international non-income tax obligation | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duplicate Rent | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charges related to asset abandonment | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 1,046 | $ | 818 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating income (expense), net | $ | 125 | $ | (46) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 1,171 | $ | 772 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MA | MIS | Eliminations | Consolidated | MA | MIS | Eliminations | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total external revenue | $ | 1,851 | $ | 2,413 | $ | — | $ | 4,264 | $ | 1,747 | $ | 2,075 | $ | — | $ | 3,822 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenue | 6 | 103 | (109) | — | 6 | 99 | (105) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 1,857 | 2,516 | (109) | 4,264 | 1,753 | 2,174 | (105) | 3,822 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compensation expense | 731 | 613 | — | 1,344 | 717 | 560 | — | 1,277 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-compensation expense | 409 | 198 | — | 607 | 392 | 193 | — | 585 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment expense | 103 | 6 | (109) | — | 99 | 6 | (105) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1,243 | 817 | (109) | 1,951 | 1,208 | 759 | (105) | 1,862 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 614 | $ | 1,699 | $ | — | $ | 2,313 | $ | 545 | $ | 1,415 | $ | — | $ | 1,960 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 202 | 46 | — | 248 | 191 | 42 | — | 233 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | 47 | 12 | — | 59 | 44 | 16 | — | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reserve for international non-income tax obligation | 36 | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duplicate Rent | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charges related to asset abandonment | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 1,968 | $ | 1,664 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating income (expense), net | $ | 73 | $ | (88) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 2,041 | $ | 1,576 |
The table below shows cumulative restructuring expense incurred through June 30, 2026 by reportable segment.
| MA | MIS | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program | $ | 158 | $ | 54 | $ | 212 |
The costs expected to be incurred related to the Strategic and Operational Efficiency Restructuring Program are $215 million to $240 million for the MA segment and $85 million to $110 million for the MIS segment, which include allocations of charges associated with corporate functions. This restructuring program is more fully discussed in Note 9.
Consolidated Revenue Information by Geographic Area
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| United States | $ | 1,218 | $ | 992 | $ | 2,398 | $ | 2,057 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S.: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| EMEA | 650 | 613 | 1,265 | 1,182 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asia-Pacific | 196 | 174 | 373 | 341 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | 121 | 119 | 228 | 242 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Non-U.S. | 967 | 906 | 1,866 | 1,765 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,185 | $ | 1,898 | $ | 4,264 | $ | 3,822 |
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