Moody's Corporation
MCOMoody's Corporation is a global credit ratings, research, and risk analysis company. It provides credit ratings, analytical services, and related information to financial markets, helping investors assess the creditworthiness of issuers and debt instruments. The company operates through its Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics segments, serving a wide range of clients including financial institutions, corporations, and government entities.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | $0.94 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-21 |
| September 5, 2025 | $0.94 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 |
| June 6, 2025 | $0.94 | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 |
| March 14, 2025 | $0.94 | 2025-02-25 | 2025-02-25 |
| December 13, 2024 | $0.85 | 2024-11-22 | 2024-11-22 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Moody's Corporation has rewarded shareholders with 88 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held MCO shares during this period received a total of $31.43 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.94/share was paid 42 days ago, on December 12, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: MCO currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.71%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 1153.3%, from $0.07 to $0.94.
- Dividend Reliability: MCO has maintained or increased its dividend for 83 consecutive payments.
Company News
U.S. private-sector hiring rebounded in December with 41,000 jobs added, reversing November's losses, but fell short of economist expectations of 47,000. Service industries led gains while large employers pulled back. Wage pressures persisted with job-changers seeing 6.6% pay growth. Stock futures edged higher on mixed labor data.
Following Warren Buffett's retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the article recommends three of his top stock picks as long-term investments: Coca-Cola, American Express, and Moody's. These companies offer stable growth, diversified business models, and resilience across market conditions, making them suitable for buy-and-hold investors.
The article recommends five blue-chip stocks for long-term investors seeking stability and steady returns: JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock, Moody's, Progressive, and Chubb. These companies are industry leaders with strong balance sheets, consistent cash flow generation, and proven resilience through economic cycles.
Kimco Realty, a real estate investment trust, received an A3 credit rating from Moody's with a stable outlook, recognizing the company's high-quality grocery-anchored shopping center portfolio and strong financial performance.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Donald Trump's economic claims, arguing that the country is experiencing a serious affordability crisis with rising prices for groceries, housing, and utilities. Economists like Mark Zandi suggest Trump's policies have contributed to inflation challenges.
