How does Moody's (MCO) make money?

Moody's (MCO) primarily makes money through Moodys Analytics, which accounts for 63% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Moody's generated $7.87B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 31.7%.

What is Moody's (MCO) gross profit margin?

Moody's (MCO) reported a gross profit margin of 69.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $5.49B in gross profit. This means Moody's retains 69.7% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is Moody's (MCO) operating profit margin?

Moody's (MCO) reported an operating profit margin of 44.2% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3.48B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is Moody's (MCO) net profit margin?

Moody's (MCO) reported a net profit margin of 31.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.50B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does Moody's (MCO) spend on capital expenditures?

Moody's (MCO) spent $91.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (1.2% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is Moody's (MCO) free cash flow?

Moody's (MCO) generated $2.99B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (38.0% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is Moody's (MCO) effective tax rate?

Moody's (MCO) had an effective tax rate of 21.8% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How Moody's (MCO) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

Moody's (MCO) generated $7.87B in revenue, earning $2.50B in net profit (31.7% margin). Its largest revenue source is Moodys Analytics (63% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

Moody's (MCO) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported April 23, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does Moody's (MCO) make money?: Moody's (MCO) primarily makes money through Moodys Analytics, which accounts for 63% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Moody's generated $7.87B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 31.7%.
What is Moody's (MCO) gross profit margin?: Moody's (MCO) reported a gross profit margin of 69.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $5.49B in gross profit. This means Moody's retains 69.7% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is Moody's (MCO) operating profit margin?: Moody's (MCO) reported an operating profit margin of 44.2% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3.48B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is Moody's (MCO) net profit margin?: Moody's (MCO) reported a net profit margin of 31.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.50B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does Moody's (MCO) spend on capital expenditures?: Moody's (MCO) spent $91.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (1.2% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is Moody's (MCO) free cash flow?: Moody's (MCO) generated $2.99B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (38.0% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is Moody's (MCO) effective tax rate?: Moody's (MCO) had an effective tax rate of 21.8% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.