MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) had its target price boosted by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $700.00 to $742.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the technology company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price points to a potential upside of 32.43% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on MSCI. Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on shares of MSCI in a report on Friday, July 17th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $760.00 price target on the stock. Weiss Ratings raised shares of MSCI from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of MSCI from $700.00 to $735.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $690.00 price target on shares of MSCI in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $655.00 price objective on shares of MSCI in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and eleven have given a Buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, MSCI has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $716.42.

MSCI Stock Performance

NYSE MSCI opened at $560.31 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $40.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 1.24. MSCI has a fifty-two week low of $501.08 and a fifty-two week high of $644.77. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $597.24 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $577.04.

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The technology company reported $4.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.99 by ($0.05). The business had revenue of $867.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $870.71 million. MSCI had a net margin of 40.74% and a negative return on equity of 65.48%. MSCI’s quarterly revenue was up 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $4.17 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts predict that MSCI will post 19.85 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Alvise J. Munari sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $592.04, for a total transaction of $5,920,400.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 23,548 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,941,357.92. The trade was a 29.81% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 3.76% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of MSCI. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in MSCI by 341.7% in the fourth quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC now owns 53 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares during the period. Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in shares of MSCI during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of MSCI in the 4th quarter worth approximately $34,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of MSCI in the 4th quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, SHP Wealth Management purchased a new stake in shares of MSCI in the 4th quarter worth approximately $36,000. 89.97% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about MSCI

Here are the key news stories impacting MSCI this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MSCI posted solid year-over-year growth in Q2, with revenue up 12.2% and adjusted EPS up 18.5%, while some coverage said it beat earnings and revenue estimates. MSCI Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter and Six Months 2026
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $2.05 per share, reinforcing cash-return strength for shareholders.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts still maintain generally bullish long-term price targets, with a recent JPMorgan raise to $742 and a median target around $710.
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider and institutional trading data was mixed, with CEO Henry Fernandez buying shares while some executives and large funds reduced exposure.
• Negative Sentiment: The main drag on the stock was the market’s reaction to MSCI missing some consensus estimates and, more importantly, lifting 2026 operating expense, EBITDA expense, interest expense, and depreciation guidance, which raises concerns about margin pressure. MSCI slides as stronger Q2 results are overshadowed by a higher 2026 expense outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Several market recaps described the post-earnings move as a sharp selloff, with investors punishing the stock despite respectable operating performance. Why MSCI Stock Is Plummeting Lower Today

MSCI Company Profile

MSCI Inc is a global provider of investment decision support tools and services for the financial industry. The company is best known for its family of market indexes, which are widely used as benchmarks by asset managers and as the basis for exchange-traded funds and other passive products. In addition to index construction and licensing, MSCI offers portfolio analytics, risk models, factor and performance attribution tools, and a suite of data and technology solutions designed to support portfolio management and trading.

Beyond traditional indexing and risk analytics, MSCI has expanded into environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and ratings, offering data, scores and screening tools that help investors integrate sustainability considerations into investment processes.