Moody's Corporation reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023. The company's revenue increased by 15% in Q4, driven by growth in both Moody's Analytics (MA) and Moody's Investors Service (MIS). Diluted EPS increased by 38% to $1.85, and adjusted diluted EPS increased by 37% to $2.19. The company provided a positive outlook for 2024, projecting revenue growth in the high-single-digit to low-double-digit percent range.
Revenue increased 15% driven by strong performance in MA and MIS.
Diluted EPS increased 38% and Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 37%.
MA's revenue grew 11% with double-digit growth across all lines of business.
MIS's revenue grew 19% driven by a recovery in debt capital markets.
Moody's provided its outlook for full year 2024. Revenue is expected to increase in the high-single-digit to low-double-digit percent range. Operating expenses are projected to increase in the mid-to-high-single-digit percent range. Diluted EPS is projected to be between $9.45 and $10.20, and adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be between $10.25 and $11.00.
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