Oct 20, 6:46 AM ET
MSCI reported third-quarter 2026 operating revenues of $892.0 million, up 12.4%, and diluted EPS of $4.86, up 14.4%, though net income rose a smaller 7.9% to $351.0 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 interest expense guidance to $288 million to $291 million, while keeping most other guidance unchanged, and declared a $2.05 per share dividend.
- Q3 2026 operating revenues were $892.0 million, up 12.4%; net income was $351.0 million, up 7.9%.
- Diluted EPS was $4.86, up 14.4%; adjusted EPS was $5.11, up 14.3%.
- Full-year 2026 interest expense guidance was raised to $288 million to $291 million from $282 million to $286 million.
- Board declared a cash dividend of $2.05 per share, payable November 27, 2026, to holders of record as of November 13, 2026.
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Aug 7, 4:02 PM ET
MSCI's board appointed Chief Financial Officer Andrew C. Wiechmann as interim principal accounting officer, effective August 10, 2026, following the previously disclosed departure of its Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Kristine Johnson was named interim Global Controller on the same date, reporting to Wiechmann. The filing describes these as interim arrangements until a successor is designated, and no new compensation arrangements were entered into for Wiechmann in this role.
- Andrew C. Wiechmann, CFO, becomes interim principal accounting officer effective August 10, 2026, while remaining CFO and principal financial officer
- Kristine Johnson appointed interim Global Controller effective August 10, 2026, reporting to Wiechmann
- Johnson has been Commercial Controller and Head of Revenue Operations since April 2025; previously Head of External Reporting from August 2022 to April 2025
- No new compensatory arrangements for Wiechmann tied to the interim role
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Jul 21, 6:46 AM ET
MSCI reported second-quarter 2026 operating revenues of $867.0 million, up 12.2%, and diluted EPS of $4.69, up 19.6%. The company raised its full-year 2026 operating expense and adjusted EBITDA expense guidance, citing the First Street acquisition and higher incentive compensation accruals, so shareholders will see higher projected costs alongside faster revenue growth.
- Operating revenues were $867.0 million, up 12.2%; net income was $342.0 million, up 12.6%; diluted EPS was $4.69, up 19.6%.
- Full-year 2026 operating expense guidance was raised to $1,535 to $1,575 million from $1,490 to $1,530 million.
- Asset-based fees rose 26.6% to $233.1 million in the Index segment, while Analytics adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 46.5% from 52.1%.
- Share repurchases totaled $145.0 million during the quarter, and a $2.05 per share dividend was declared for payment on August 28, 2026.
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Apr 21, 6:49 AM ET
MSCI reported first-quarter 2026 operating revenues of $850.8 million, up 14.1%, and net income of $406.0 million, up 40.7%. Net income includes an $88 million discrete tax benefit tied to an internal legal entity restructuring, and adjusted EPS rose a smaller 13.8% to $4.55. Full-year 2026 guidance was left unchanged except for depreciation and amortization expense, which was raised to $190 million to $200 million from $185 million to $195 million.
- Operating revenues were $850.8 million, up 14.1%, with organic growth of 13.3%.
- Diluted EPS was $5.53, up 49.1%; adjusted EPS was $4.55, up 13.8%.
- An $88 million discrete tax benefit from a restructuring lowered the effective tax rate to (4.3)% from 12.8%.
- Full-year 2026 depreciation and amortization guidance rose to $190 million to $200 million; other guidance items were unchanged.
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