MSCI Q1 2025 revenue rises 9.7% to $745.8 million; diluted EPS up 15.2% to $3.71
MSCI reported first-quarter 2025 results on April 22, 2025, with operating revenues of $745.8 million, up 9.7%, and diluted EPS of $3.71, up 15.2%. The company also issued full-year 2025 guidance, including operating expenses of $1,405 to $1,445 million and free cash flow of $1,400 to $1,460 million, and declared a $1.80 per share dividend for the second quarter. For shareholders, the headline revenue and profit measures improved, although the filing does not compare the new guidance with any prior guidance.
Key points
- Operating revenues of $745.8 million, up 9.7%; organic operating revenue growth of 9.9%
- Diluted EPS of $3.71, up 15.2%; adjusted EPS of $4.00, up 13.6%
- Operating margin of 50.6% versus 49.9%; net income of $288.6 million, up 12.8%
- Cash dividend of $1.80 per share declared April 21, 2025, payable May 30, 2025
The filing
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