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Mar 31, 2022
Moody's Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Moody's Corporation's Q1 2022 earnings were released, revealing a slight revenue decrease due to market uncertainty, while Moody's Analytics demonstrated robust growth.
Key Takeaways
Moody's Corporation reported a 5% decrease in revenue to $1.5 billion, with diluted EPS down 31% to $2.68. Moody's Analytics revenue increased by 23%, offsetting a decline in Moody's Investors Service revenue. The company has lowered its full year 2022 adjusted diluted EPS guidance range to $10.75 to $11.25.
Moody's Corporation's Q1 2022 revenue totaled $1.5 billion, a decrease of 5% year-over-year.
Moody's Investors Service revenue decreased by 20% to $827 million due to market uncertainty.
Moody's Analytics revenue increased by 23% to $695 million, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.
Diluted EPS was reported at $2.68, down 31%, while adjusted diluted EPS was $2.89, down 29%.
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Forward Guidance
Moody's updated outlook for full year 2022 reflects assumptions about numerous factors that could affect its business and is based on currently available information reviewed by management through and as of today’s date.
Positive Outlook
- 2022 U.S. and Euro area GDPs to expand by approximately 3.5% - 4.5% and 2.5% - 3.5%, respectively
- Global benchmark rates to increase from historic lows
- U.S. high yield interest rate spreads to widen, moving slightly above the historical average of approximately 500 bps
- Inflation rates to remain elevated and above central bank targets in many countries
- U.S. unemployment to remain low at approximately 3.5%
Challenges Ahead
- Full year 2022 global rated issuance will decrease in the mid-teens percent range
- The crisis in Ukraine is subject to increased uncertainty, and actual full year 2022 results could differ materially from Moody’s current outlook.
- Revenue is expected to be approximately flat
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