Moody's Corporation (MCO) Q4 2009 Earnings Results

Moody's Corp Beats on EPS, Stock Down 6.1%

Moody's Corp reported better-than-expected earnings per share, but the stock fell by 6.1% on the day. The decline may be attributed to the lack of revenue details and no forward guidance, leaving investors uncertain about future performance. The cautious tone from management could also have contributed to the negative stock reaction.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.43	N/A	+8.04%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Cautiously Optimistic

Management expressed a cautious optimism about future performance, noting resilience in key areas. They did not provide specific guidance for the upcoming quarters.

Management highlighted strong performance in certain segments despite overall market challenges.

They emphasized the importance of maintaining operational efficiency moving forward.

Moody's Corp Beats on EPS, Stock Down 6.1%

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Moody's Corp Beats on EPS, Stock Down 6.1%

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