Coronation Fund Managers 13F: Cuts Moody's (MCO) Stake by $1.3M

Coronation Fund Managers reduced its stake in Moody's Corporation (MCO) by 2,953 shares, with a total value of about $1.34 million, in a filing on October 27, 2026. The fund's total holdings in Moody's now stand at 14,059 shares. This cut represents a 17.4% decrease in its position, according to the fund's latest Form 13F filing with the SEC.

MCO Moody's Corporation

$474 ▼ -4.37% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 27, 2026

Where Moody's Fits in Coronation Fund Managers' Portfolio

Coronation's position in Moody's accounts for 0.36% of its total reported 13F portfolio, ranking it 25th among the fund's 49 holdings.

Other Institutional Activity in Moody's

Several other funds have made notable moves regarding Moody's shares. PineStone Asset Management holds 2,219,616 shares after a decrease of 64,345 shares, valued at about $1.01 billion. Meanwhile, both Patriot Investment Management Group and Auto-Owners Insurance completely exited their positions, each reducing their holdings by 1,689 and 823 shares respectively.

Moody's Corporation Stock Down 2.0%

Moody's shares recently traded around $473.79, which is about equal to the closing price of $474.00 on October 27, 2026. The stock is currently 13.4% below its 52-week high of $546.88 but is 17.8% above its 52-week low of $402.28. This positioning suggests that the shares are trading below their recent high.

Recent Earnings

Moody's Corporation reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $8.18 billion, with an earnings per share (EPS) of $16.73. The next earnings report is scheduled for February 17, 2027.

Dividend

Moody's pays an annual dividend of $4.12 per share, yielding approximately 0.85%. The dividend payout ratio stands at 24.6%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Moody's Corporation

Several insiders have sold shares of Moody's. CEO Robert Fauber sold 1,467 shares on July 1, 2026, for about $668,204 at an average price of $455.49. General Counsel Richard Steele sold 157 shares on the same day, valued at approximately $71,512. Fauber also sold shares on August 3 and September 1, 2026, for $710,468 and $736,273, respectively.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 22, 2026, multiple firms maintained their ratings on Moody's. Morgan Stanley kept an Equal-Weight rating with a target of $480, while B of A Securities maintained a Buy rating with a target of $575. Wells Fargo also maintained its Overweight rating with a target of $595.

About Moody's

Moody's Corporation operates as a risk assessment firm, providing data and analytics to help clients manage risk across financial markets. The company has two main segments: Moody's Analytics and Moody's Investors Service. Its services are essential for institutional participants in various regions worldwide.

Bottom Line

Investors should watch for Moody's upcoming earnings report on February 17, 2027, to gauge its financial performance. The recent filings reflect a cautious sentiment among some institutional investors, as seen with Coronation's reduction in holdings.