MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Stock Forecast
MSCI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.50 / 5 from 18 analysts
- Price target
- $672.94 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +18.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 20, 2026 EPS estimate $4.98
- 52-week range
- $511.84 – $643.83
MSCI analyst ratings
18 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MSCI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MSCI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.02 | $4.87 | $5.12 | $4.47 | +12.2% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $19.67 | $19.30 | $20.52 | $17.28 | +13.9% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $22.39 | $21.38 | $23.51 | $19.67 | +13.8% | 18 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MSCI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $888.2M | $879.0M | $895.5M | +11.9% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.52B | $3.49B | $3.55B | +12.3% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.83B | $3.73B | $3.88B | +8.8% | 15 |
MSCI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MSCI revenue: reported and forecast
MSCI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.19 | $5.03 | $5.03 | $5.03 | $5.02 | −3.4% | 4 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $19.99 | $19.67 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.67 | −1.6% | 5 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $22.92 | $22.46 | $22.46 | $22.47 | $22.39 | −2.3% | 5 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MSCI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MSCI beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from MSCI
18 analysts cover MSCI; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $672.94, 18.3% above the latest close of $569.08. Analysts expect earnings of $19.67 per share for 2026, +13.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $22.39 per share on revenue of $3.8 billion. MSCI beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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MSCI forecast FAQ
What is MSCI's price target?
The average analyst price target for MSCI is $672.94, 18.3% above the latest close of $569.08.
Is MSCI a buy, hold or sell?
Of 18 analysts covering MSCI, 12 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 1 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is MSCI's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $19.67 per share for 2026 (range $19.30 to $20.52); for 2027 the estimate is $22.39.
What is MSCI's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.5 billion, growth of 12.3%; for 2027 it is $3.8 billion.
When does MSCI report earnings?
MSCI is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 20, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $4.98.
Does MSCI usually beat earnings estimates?
MSCI reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.