Moody's Corporation (MCO) returns
Moody's returns over 10 years
$1,000 invested in Moody's ten years ago was worth $5,374 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of 18.3% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.
Total return by period
| Period | Total return | A year, on average | $1,000 became | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +8.8% | — | $1,088 | -0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.6% | — | $1,026 | +2.1% |
| Year to date | -2.7% | — | $973.37 | +11.7% |
| 1 year | +4.0% | — | $1,040 | +12.4% |
| 3 years | +65.2% | +18.2% | $1,652 | +88.5% |
| 5 years | +27.9% | +5.0% | $1,279 | +76.0% |
| 10 years | +437.4% | +18.3% | $5,374 | +316.6% |
Moody's return by calendar year
| Year | MCO | S&P 500 (SPY) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | -2.7% | +11.7% | -14.4% |
| 2025 | +8.7% | +17.7% | -9.0% |
| 2024 | +22.2% | +24.9% | -2.7% |
| 2023 | +41.5% | +26.2% | +15.3% |
| 2022 | -27.8% | -18.2% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | +35.6% | +28.7% | +6.8% |
| 2020 | +23.3% | +18.4% | +4.9% |
| 2019 | +71.3% | +31.2% | +40.0% |
| 2018 | -4.1% | -4.6% | +0.5% |
| 2017 | +58.5% | +21.7% | +36.8% |
| 2016 | -4.6% | +12.0% | -16.6% |
Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.
See also: MCO valuation
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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.