MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) Posts Q1 2026 Revenue Beat on Index Segment Strength
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MSCI reported Q1 2026 revenue of $850.8M, up 14.1% year-on-year, with non-GAAP EPS of $4.55 beating estimates by 2.3%. Shares rose 5.33% on the day.
Recent Developments
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) reported first-quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, delivering a beat on revenue expectations and solid profit growth. According to reporting from Yahoo Finance and ChartMill, the New York-based investment analytics provider posted sales of $850.8 million for Q1 2026, up 14.1% year-on-year and ahead of Wall Street's consensus revenue estimate.
On a non-GAAP basis, MSCI earned $4.55 per share, coming in 2.3% above analysts' consensus estimates, according to Yahoo Finance. On a GAAP basis, the company reported net income of $406 million, or $5.53 per share for the quarter, per Finnhub.
The company's index segment was a primary driver of the quarter's performance. MSCI's index products and analytics services delivered strong results, contributing to both top-line growth and margin expansion, according to multiple sources covering the release.
Financial Snapshot
MSCI shares closed at $597.16 on Tuesday, up $30.21, or 5.33% on the day. The previous close stood at $566.95. The stock's 52-week range is $501.08 to $626.28, placing the current price closer to the upper end of that range.
Key Q1 2026 financial figures:
- Revenue: $850.8 million (+14.1% year-on-year)
- Non-GAAP EPS: $4.55 (2.3% above consensus)
- GAAP net income: $406 million ($5.53 per share)
Wall Street View
Analyst sentiment toward MSCI remains broadly constructive. As of April 1, 2026, the latest consensus breakdown shows 6 Strong Buy ratings, 14 Buy ratings, 4 Hold ratings, 1 Sell rating, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The prior month's consensus, dated March 1, 2026, reflected 5 Strong Buy, 15 Buy, and 4 Hold ratings, indicating a modest shift of one analyst moving from Buy to Strong Buy over the period. No analyst price target data is currently available.
Key Takeaways
- MSCI reported Q1 2026 revenue of $850.8 million, up 14.1% year-on-year, beating Wall Street estimates.
- Non-GAAP EPS of $4.55 exceeded consensus by 2.3%; GAAP net income reached $406 million, or $5.53 per share.
- The index segment was cited as a key driver of the quarter's performance across multiple sources.
- Shares rose 5.33% on the day to $597.16, with analyst consensus skewing heavily toward Buy and Strong Buy ratings.
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