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Mar 31, 2024

MSCI Q1 2024 Earnings Report

MSCI's Q1 2024 financial results were released, demonstrating solid earnings amidst operating environment challenges.

Key Takeaways

MSCI reported Q1 2024 operating revenues of $680.0 million, up 14.8% year-over-year, with organic operating revenue growth of 10.3%. Diluted EPS increased by 8.4% to $3.22, and adjusted EPS rose by 12.1% to $3.52. The company highlighted strong revenue growth from asset-based fees driven by record AUM in MSCI-linked index products, offsetting lower subscription revenue.

Operating revenues increased by 14.8% to $680.0 million, with organic operating revenue growth of 10.3%.

Recurring subscription revenues were up 15.2%, and asset-based fees increased by 12.9%.

Diluted EPS rose by 8.4% to $3.22, and adjusted EPS increased by 12.1% to $3.52.

Total Run Rate at March 31, 2024, was $2,726.5 million, up 14.6%.

Total Revenue
$680M
Previous year: $592M
+14.8%
EPS
$3.52
Previous year: $3.14
+12.1%
Retention Rate
92.8%
Previous year: 95.2%
-2.5%
Gross Profit
$509M
Previous year: $484M
+5.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$519M
Previous year: $1.08B
-51.9%
Free Cash Flow
$276M
Previous year: $243M
+13.7%
Total Assets
$5.48B
Previous year: $5.14B
+6.5%

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Forward Guidance

MSCI's guidance for the year ending December 31, 2024, is based on assumptions about macroeconomic factors and the capital markets, which are subject to uncertainty.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income